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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Trivia Night at Backwoods
Every Thursday night at 7pm from January 16th through March of 2025
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.
North Clayton City-Wide Garage Sales - McGregor, Marquette & Monona
Watch the Times-Register for details on how to participate later in March.
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.
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.
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
Fireworks, music and family-friendly activities are being planned. This event will replace the 4th of July Fireworks in Marquette beginning in 2025. Save the date for details!
Farm to Fork Dinner for Clayton County
Save the Date We’re planning a feast featuring Clayton County’s abundant harvest and locally sourced products.
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.
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
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
Trivia Night at Backwoods
Every Thursday night at 7pm from January 16th through March of 2025
Backwoods Trivia Night
Every Thursday night at 7pm from January 16th through March of 2025
Make and Take Lanterns with Wine
Cozy up with a glass of wine at Eagles Landing Winery as we enjoy a lantern crafting session lead by the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce. Craft supplies, jar and light are included. Register by emailing mcgregormarquettechamber@gmail.com.
🎅🏻 Santa at the Centre
🎅🏻 Santa at the Centre
Santa will be making his annual visit to Marquette! Get your photo with Santa and enjoy holiday treats, hot chocolate and fun kid activities. Hosted by the American Legion Post #305.
🛍️ 2nd Thursday’s: Meet Me in McGregor
2nd Thursday’s are BIG here in McGregor! Several of our shops stay open until 7pm on the 2ND THURSDAY of each month.
Our current list of participating businesses:
By The Spoonful
Daisy Kay Crystals, Coffee, & Gifts
Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
Navy Rose Co.
Paper Moon
Rivertown Fine Books
The Left Bank
Treats By Taylor
Visit McGregor-Marquette, Iowa
Food Drive for Clayton County Food Pantry
The CPKC Holiday Train will not pass through Marquette this year as it has for many years. Last year the event brought in 2,449 pounds of donated items and $12,656 in monetary donations to the Clayton County Food Shelf. This is a big void to fill. Drop off monetary or food donations from 5-7pm in the Marquette Park Shelter on December 12th. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided with more details to come.
🎄 Festival of Trees
🎄 Festival of Trees
A magical small town festival complete with children’s activities, musical performances, a bake sale and a hall full of beautifully trimmed Christmas Trees. Mark your calendars to attend this special event and check back here in November for more details.