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SUMMARY:Buffalo County Historical Society 37th Annual Backroads Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo County Historical Society will host its 37th annual Backroads Tour on Saturday\, August 1\, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year\, the tour features collections from the Alma Area Museum\, Fountain City Historical Museum\, Heritage Hall\, and the Prairie Moon Sculpture and Museum.\nThe tour highlights some of the significant businesses and sites along State Highway 35 between Alma and Fountain City\, whose histories are often untold.\nThe tour can be started in Alma or Fountain City. Each museum featured on the tour has its own unique collections. The Alma Historical Society has prepared a tour of Alma which can be walked or driven. The Prairie Moon Museum will be open\, as well as its beautiful and unique sculpture garden. Heritage Hall\, on Main Street in Alma\, will be open.\nThe drive between the two cities highlights the history of some of the familiar businesses and sites along Highway 35. Tour booklets can be picked up at the Fountain City Historical Museum (7 S Main Street\, Fountain City)\, Alma Area Museum (505 S 2nd Street\, Alma)\, Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden and Museum (S2727 Prairie Moon Rd)\, and Heritage Hall (316 S Main Street\, Alma).\nThis tour and the museums are open to the public and free of charge. For more information\, contact the Buffalo County Historical Society at 608-685-6290 or email office@bchsonline.com.
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CATEGORIES:Anniversary Event,Art,Historic,Museum,Nature,Promoting Alma,Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@bchsonline.com
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SUMMARY:Best Dam Day in Alma
DESCRIPTION:Come to historic Alma\, Wisconsin\, on Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 as we celebrate 91 years since Lock & Dam #4 was built! With activities for the entire family\, you are guaranteed to have a great “Dam” time! \nSchedule\n\nThis schedule is subject to change\, check for updates on the Best Dam Day Website: https://bestdamday.com/.\n9 am – 5 pm: FREE Trolley Shuttle (parking at Alma Area Schools and Xcel lot by Collin’s Plumbing) sponsored by Alma Tourism Commission. \n10 am – 2 pm: Open house and tours of Lock & Dam #4 \n10 am – 2 pm: Town Square Open: Bounce House\, “Try on Armor” by Castlerock Museum\, Face Painting\, Tinsel Hair\, and Permanent Jewelry from Morgyn on Mane\, Coloring\, Prize Fishing\, Local Organizations and more at the Town Square. \n10 am – 4 pm: Food: The Coffee Camper\, American Legion\, 4-H Root Beer Floats\, and Unparalleled Farms. \n10 am – 11:30 am: Music by Amanda Rundquist in Town Square. \n11 am – Noon: Story Hour at Alma Public Library. \n11am – 4 pm: Best Dam Day Art Display at Wings Over Alma. \nNoon – 2 pm: Music by Mac Cherry in the Town Square. \n1 pm: Kiddie Parade (Happy Hub to Dam Parking Lot). \n2 pm: Electrofishing Demonstration behind Wings Over Alma (on River Street). \n4 pm: PRIZE DRAWINGS! (in Town Square).
URL:https://explorealma.com/event/best-dam-day-in-alma-2/
LOCATION:City Square\, 401 N Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary Event,Art,Festival,Historic,Prizes,Promoting Alma
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alma Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:almawichamber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T165624Z
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SUMMARY:Fire in the Shire
DESCRIPTION:Visit Alma\, Wisconsin on Saturday\, June 6th for Castlerock Museum’s annual Fire in the Shire event\, a citywide celebration of all things medieval! Check out the museum’s Facebook page for the latest event info: https://www.facebook.com/CastlerockMuseum/\n\nSchedule of Events \n10:00am Museum Opens (Admission: $8 Adults / $5 Students\, $2 off admission if in  period dress; weapons must be sheathed and peace tied.)\n10:00am Kazimir the Hungry – Fire Breathing & Sword Swallowing\n10:30am Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association – Longsword\n11:10am Armor through the Ages\n11:40am Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association – Rapier & Dagger\n12:20pm Asfolk Viking Martial Arts – Sword\, Shield\, and Spear\n12:50pm Kazimir the Hungry – Fire Breathing & Sword Swallowing\n1:20pm Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association – Quarterstaff and Poleaxe\n2:00pm Asfolk Viking Martial Arts – Sword\, Shield\, and Spear\n2:30pm Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association – Messer/ Sword and Buckler\n3:10pm Kazimir the Hungry – Fire Breathing & Sword Swallowing\n3:40pm Holy Grail Drawing & Presentation\n4:00pm Museum Closes \nMedieval Music by Bardmageddon at 12:30pm and 2:30pm in the museum theater. \nOngoing:  A Life Medieval\, Clann Tartan\, Hangin’ with the Bard\, and ornamental metalworking techniques on cold steel by Thomas Latane in the museum courtyard. Clann Tartan will have a Pike Demo at 11:30am and a non-firing Matchlock Musket demo at 1:30pm. \nConcessions: One Eye Dave’s Hotdogs \nOther Happenings in the Shire: The Midwest Renaissance Actors Guild will be performing on Main Street. Big River Theatre will be playing the following cartoons: Robin Hood at 10:30am\, Shrek at 12:30pm\, and Brave at 2:30pm. They will also have Kray Van Kirk (Folk Americana /Celtic Music) performing at 7pm. \nVisitors interested in searching for the fabled “Holy Grail” in the shops of the shire can enter a drawing to win the treasured artifact along with $100 Alma Dollars. The drawing will be held at  3:40pm at the Castle. Participating businesses include Alma Public Library\, Fire & Ice\, Alma Leather\, W Whiffs\, Water Lily Gifts\, Wings Over Alma\, Happy Hub\, Alma Bakery\, Stump Town Gallery\, Big River Theatre\, Riverside Bait & Liquor\, Alma Chiropractic & Wellness\, Unparalleled Farms\, and Garden Gate.
URL:https://explorealma.com/event/fire-in-the-shire-2/
LOCATION:Citywide\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Historic,Museum,Promoting Alma,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castlerock Museum":MAILTO:info@castlerockmuseum.com
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SUMMARY:Fresh Art Spring Tour
DESCRIPTION:10:00-5:00 Daily. The Fresh Art Spring Tour is a free self-guided journey to the finest studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valleys. Enjoy the season’s roadside wild flowers and breathtaking views as you travel the famous Great River Road and the backroads of western Wisconsin. Relax and take the slow route – discover pottery\, sculpture\, jewelry\, photography and paintings. For artist information and printable map\, go to freshart.org. \n 
URL:https://explorealma.com/event/fresh-art-spring-tour/
LOCATION:Citywide\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Nature,Painting,Promoting Alma,Spring,Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fresh Art":MAILTO:info@freshart.org
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SUMMARY:100 Mile Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Residents and stores clean out their attics\, garages & basements to create the Most Spectacular Garage Sale. A trail of distinctive colored ribbons will identify participating garage sales from Alma on the southern end of the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin\, north along Hwy 35 through Nelson\, Pepin\, Stockholm and Maiden Rock to Bay City\, WI. The trail then crosses west to Minnesota at Red Wing\, MN and heads south on Hwy 61 through Frontenac\, Lake City\, Camp LaCupolis\, Reads Landing\, Wabasha\, Kellogg and Winona.\n2026 Map of Garage Sale Sites
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LOCATION:Citywide\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Promoting Alma,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Night out on the Town - Happy Hub
DESCRIPTION:Join in for the 3rd annual Night out on the Town in Alma! Shop the streets and check out the other businesses that will be open!
URL:https://explorealma.com/event/night-out-on-the-town-happy-hub/
LOCATION:Happy Hub\, 100 N Main\, Alma\, WI\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Promoting Alma,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Happy Hub":MAILTO:Happyhubalma@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Light Up The Town
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we light up the town on Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Shops will be open with deals and drawings for everyone.
URL:https://explorealma.com/event/a-night-on-the-town/
LOCATION:Citywide\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Promoting Alma,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alma Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:almawichamber@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T180000
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SUMMARY:Christkindl Market Shop Hop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to step into real-life Hallmark holiday moments right on Main Street in Alma! From Nov. 12 – Dec. 14\, visit participating shops filled with gifts\, treats\, and holiday cheer.\n\n\nHere’s how it works:\nPick up your Shop Hop ticket at any participating business.\n\n\nGet your ticket stamped at each location.\n\n\nTurn in your completed ticket at ALMA Garden Gate for a chance to win $50 Alma “Bucks”!\n\n\nSpark your holiday spirit\, support local\, and see how Alma shines this season.
URL:https://explorealma.com/event/christkindl-market-shop-hop/
LOCATION:Citywide\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Promoting Alma,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="ALMA Garden Gate & Unparalleled Farms":MAILTO:Heidi@unparalleledfarms.com
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