Name: Holiday Fair
Start: 2026-11-19
End: 2026-11-22
Location: La Crosse Center

Three majestic rivers and the beautiful bluffs surrounding them make La Crosse County the perfect outdoor recreation area. You can kayak, fish, or just cruise the Mississippi, and Hixon Forest is full of trails for hiking and biking. Work on your short game at our area golf courses, or visit in winter for some of the region’s best downhill and cross-country skiing.

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THE AREA’S MOST SPECTACULAR CRAFT SHOW
NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026
Thursday, Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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$5.00 and Ages 12 and under free with an adult

The La Crosse Center hosts the Holiday Fair each November and we’re so excited to be hosting the 62nd annual event this year! The Holiday Fair, since 1964, has become a tradition in the City of La Crosse with families coming to gather here every year. The Holiday Fair & More is a Holiday event for people of all ages. Door Prizes are given out every hour, every day. Santa Claus will be available for photographs daily. Also, Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, makes special appearances throughout the show.

We strive to make the Holiday Fair an enjoyable time for everyone. The South Hall at the La Crosse Center is decorated in a Christmas/Winter Theme with Holiday music playing throughout the hall.

Santa Hours:
Thursday: 1pm to 4:30pm and 5:30pm to 7pm
Friday: 1pm to 4:30pm and 5:30pm to 7pm
Saturday: 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Sunday:  11am to 2:30pm

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From antique auto shows to bull riding; cheerleading competitions to Monster Trucks, the La Crosse Center offers nearly 75,000 square feet of open event space, making it the ideal venue for many types of sporting events and expos. Featuring multiple sectioned floor configurations and built-in concessions, the La Crosse Center is perfect for your next high-traffic event. The arena is a magnificent room with its 45 ft. ceilings; 21,000 sq. ft. of open floor space; seating up to 7,500. The arena has been the home to basketball and indoor football teams.  Along with sports teams, the Arena has been used for concerts, theatre performances, and a wide variety of family entertainment opportunities.

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-1,600 hotel rooms within walking distance of the center
-50 Downtown restaurants within walking distance
-15 MINUTES to the La Crosse Airport and 7 MINUTES to Amtrak

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