06/21/2026
😎Ports of Discovery Weekly Guide😎
Events:
🥕Marquette Farmers Market, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre | Friday, June 19, 3-6 p.m.
🎵Music Bingo: Line Dancing Music, Big Buoys Tiki Bar, McGregor | Friday, June 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
🍽️Father’s Day Buffet, Backwoods Bar and Grill, McGregor | Sunday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
☕️Pocket City Fellowship , McGregor's Convention, Conference & Community Center (former Methodist Church) | Monday, June 22, 8 a.m.-noon
👩🎨Funday Monday sponsored by The Left Bank, McGregor Public Library | Monday, June 22, 2-4 p.m.
🏛️Clayton County, Iowa Museum Crawl | Visit Clayton County museums throughout June
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)
🌱Summer Reading Program Growth Station (drop-in crafts, STEM, games), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
📚Preschool Story Time | Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
✍️Writer’s Group | Tuesdays, June 2, 3-5 p.m.
🧠Summer Reading Themed Programs | Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
🎲Game Group | Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.
Live Music:
🎶Terry McCauley, Eagles Landing Winery, Marquette | Saturday, June 20, 1-4 p.m.
🎵Chase Pebworth, Big Buoys Tiki Bar, McGregor | Saturday, June 20, 1-5 p.m.
Other Things to Do:
🐦Watch and listen to the purple martin birds on the Marquette Riverfront (evening is the best time)
👻Take a guided tour by boat at Spook Cave and Campground near McGregor | Daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with the last tour at 4:45 p.m. Check out Beulah Falls on your way in or out of the campground.
🚂Discover Marquette’s railroad history at the Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center
🥾Participate in Effigy Mounds National Monument’s 2026 Hiking Challenge to earn a patch - just take a picture and show it to a ranger. The challenge includes: North Unit hike to Twin Pikes (3 miles found trip, first 400 are steep), South Unit hike to Compound Mound (3 miles round trip, first 400-600 feet are steep) and Heritage Addition to Founders Pond (3 miles round trip, flat)
🍻Dad called and said he wanted to attend the Lazy River Beer & Wine Festival next weekend in Marquette, so take advantage of a special offer now through June 23. Buy one VIP or regular ticket and get one ticket 50% off. Discounted tickets are available ONLY through the chamber office with proof of purchase; they are NOT available online.
Eat/Drink:
☕️Savor one of the June featured drinks at The Brim Coffeehouse - McGregor, and while you’re there snag a beautiful bouquet of flowers
🍦Satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream at Sadie's Sweet Shop, McGregor
🍁After you’ve done a free tasting, purchase maple syrup, cream and sugar, as well as pancake mix, granola and cotton candy, at Great River Maple in McGregor
🍹Sip a blended cocktail or other drink while enjoying the river views from Big Buoys Tiki Bar, McGregor
Shop:
🧈As if we needed buttered up to visit Paper Moon in McGregor, the bookstore now has a fun selection of butter-themed squishies, socks, car air fresheners and more
🎨Admire and purchase the work of regional artists at The Left Bank, McGregor - and don’t forget to check out the new Pride in Art special exhibit
🇺🇸Show your patriotism with a selection of red, white and blue styles from navy rose & co., McGregor
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