Upcoming Events
The Ports of Discovery has a variety of annual festivals and events, as well as periodic special events, all featured right here on our Events Calendar.
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Lazy River Beer & Wine Fest
Lazy River BBQ, Beer & Wine Fest is a sampling event held on the banks of the Mississippi River June 28th in Marquette, Iowa.
Flea Market Under the Bridge
The Flea Market takes place July 4th, 5th and 6th from 9-4. Contact Marquette City Hall for vendor details.
Great River Car and Truck Show and Cruise
The details are still in the works, but save the date! For questions call Kris at 563-873-3508
Flea Market Under the Bridge
The Flea Market takes place August 30th, 31st and September 1st from 9-4. Contact Marquette City Hall for vendor details.
End of Summer Blast in Marquette
A Marquette parade, food trucks, live music and family-friendly activities are in the works. The evening will end with fireworks! This event will replace the 4th of July Fireworks in Marquette beginning in 2025. Save the date and check back for details!
Great River Road Road Race
Save the date! Registration and more information will be available here https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/McGregor/GRRRRGreatRiverRoadRoadRoadRace as we get closer.
Flea Market Under the Bridge
The Flea Market takes place October 4th and 5th from 9-4. Contact Marquette City Hall for vendor details.
Flea Market Under the Bridge
The Flea Market takes place October 11th and 12th from 9-4. Contact Marquette City Hall for vendor details.
The Incredible You Parade
You are amazing, and we want to celebrate what makes us all special, our uniqueness! Come dressed in what makes you feel PROUD! Everyone is welcome to join in! all ages and faces.
Come in your favorite wig, costume, dress or glittered jacket! We can’t wait to see what you wear and shine in.
Parade starts at 1pm and Polaroid pictures afterwards. Parade starts and ends at Paper Moon
Open House at Crossing Rivers Health
Join us as we celebrate a decade of memories in the Medical Center and 68 years of serving our community!
- Meet our healthcare team
- See our amazing high-fidelity patient simulators
- Mighty Machines display includes the opportunity for an up close look at an ambulance, med flight helicopter, a race car, and much more equipment!
- Enjoy ice cream treats and more!
Pride In Art
Join The Left Bank shop and Gallery as we celebrate our local lgbtq+ artists! We are excited to bring this special exhibit back for another year of supporting our queer community in the arts! Doors open at 5pm. Live music, drinks and community! We cannot wait to see all your smiling faces as we celebrate our PRIDE in Art!
Flea Market Under the Bridge
The Flea Market takes place May 24th, 25th and 26th from 9-4. Contact Marquette City Hall for vendor details.
Lend a hand recruitment fair
Learn about the variety of volunteer opportunities available in our area and sign up to win a prize from each participating organization. There are many fun ways you can help make your community a better place to live.
North Clayton City-Wide Garage Sales - McGregor, Marquette & Monona
Watch the Times-Register for details on how to participate later in March.
Easter Egg Hunt
McGregor, Iowa Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Great River Care Center.
Free for all to attend! Contact Laurie Koozer, activities director to donate or sponsor this event.
Trivia Night at Backwoods
Every Thursday night at 7pm from January 16th through March of 2025
Trivia Night at Backwoods
Every Thursday night at 7pm from January 16th through March of 2025
Trivia Night at Backwoods
Every Thursday night at 7pm from January 16th through March of 2025
Trivia Night at Backwoods
Every Thursday night at 7pm from January 16th through March of 2025
Learn to Paint with Sally Marshall
The Left Bank can be reached via phone to answer any questions at +1 563-329-2010
