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.
Tickets available at Door -&#x20;

$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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-15 MINUTES to the La Crosse Airport and 7 MINUTES to Amtrak

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