08/14/2026
😎Ports of Discovery Weekly Guide😎
Events:
🥕Marquette Farmers Market, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre | Friday, Aug. 14, 3-6 p.m
🎵Music Bingo, Big Buoys Tiki Bar, McGregor | Friday, Aug. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
🚒McGregor Hook & Ladder Co. No 1 Annual Fish Fry and Silent and Live Auctions, First Street Parking Lot, McGregor | Saturday, Aug. 15, silent auction throughout the day, meal starts at 4 p.m., live auction and gun raffle at 7 p.m.
☕️Pocket City Fellowship , McGregor's Convention, Conference & Community Center (former Methodist Church) | Monday, Aug. 17, 8 a.m.-noon
✨SPARK! Nature Program, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, Marquette | Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
🍽️Senior Meal Site, Marquette Community Center | Tuesday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (meal at noon)
McGregor Public Library Activities:
🀄️Adult Mahjongg | Mondays, 1-4 p.m.
🧶Adult and Kids Crochet Groups | Mondays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (adults) and 3:30-4:30 p.m. (kids)
📚Preschool Story Time | Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
✍️Writer’s Group | Tuesdays, June 2, 3-5 p.m.
🎲Game Group | Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.
Live Music:
🎶Neil Knutson, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette | Friday, Aug. 14, 4-7 p.m.
🎤Ann Christoffer, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette | Saturday, Aug. 15, 1-4 p.m.
🎵Chris Bertrand, Big Buoys Tiki Bar, McGregor | Saturday, Aug. 15, 1-5 p.m.
Other Things to Do:
🥾Trek the Fire Point Trail, the most popular hike at Effigy Mounds National Monument - You’ll walk beside a variety of ceremonial and burial mounds built by American Indians during the woodland period 2,500-850 years ago and enjoy several scenic overlooks
🚂Learn about Marquette’s railroad history at the Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center
⛲Stroll through McGregor’s downtown historic district to view the progress on the brick street project as well as the beautiful new fountain
⚓️For a stress free way to enjoy the Mississippi River, book with Captain Chartered Boat Rentals out of Marquette
🏈Feel like placing a bet on a game? At Bally’s Marquette, visit one of the Bally Bet kiosks located on the second floor near the Bally Bet area. If you have questions, you can find someone at the betting window Friday-Sunday, from 12 to 8 p.m.
Eat/Drink:
🫖Try English Toffee, the current “special tea” at McGregor SpecialTea Shoppe - it starts with smooth African Rooibos, then adds sweet caramel bits and rich toffee flavor for a cup that feels like a warm hug
🍔Boating to McGregor? The Station is a short walk from the dock, and the perfect pit stop for burgers, fries, shakes and more!
🐟Whether you need a quick snack or food for a larger meal, Jayco Fish and Cheese in McGregor offers smoked fish, snack sticks, cheese, cheese curds, pickled goodies, jams, salsa and more
🍷Relax at Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette by grabbing a glass of wine, a pizza and sitting outside in the wine garden
Shop:
🐈⬛Find Pearl and the other book store cats while perusing three floors of fabulous items at Paper Moon in McGregor
🏺Discover vintage treasures at Past 100 Years and Old Time Shoppe, both in McGregor
🎁Visit McGregor’s newest shop, Mississippi Mood, for locally made treasures, river-inspired finds, home décor, jewelry and more
✨ Find more inspiration, including lodging, at www.portsofdiscovery.com ✨
