Grant County WI Tourism

06/18/2026

We are restocking Grant County tourism brochures in Galena ahead of the Great Galena Balloon Race happening this weekend! As brochures were getting put out, people were asking to take some. 😉

06/10/2026

🔴⚪🔵 Celebrate Independence Day throughout Grant County!

From small-town parades and community cookouts to spectacular fireworks lighting up our Southwest Wisconsin skies, we’ve rounded up all the 4th of July magic in one place. This year is extra special as we also celebrate the USA's 250th anniversary! 🇺🇸

Check out the schedule for:
🎈 Parades, picnics, and family-friendly entertainment
🏅 Fun runs & sports tournaments
🎶 Live music in outdoor venues
🎆 The spectacular fireworks shows

Don't miss a single spark of the holiday action! Individual community posters/details will be added in the comments.

06/10/2026

We are just a few short weeks away from our annual 4th of July Celebration. Starting out June 26th, 27th, and 28th we have our Homerun Derby, Softball tournament, and Water Fights. We will follow that up July 3rd with a Sand Volleyball tournament starting at 3pm and live music starting at 5pm serving steak sandwiches and meals till sold out. That all leads us to our annual celebration July 4th. The day will start with a run/walk, followed by a giant street parade at 1pm. Check the poster below for all events happening. Look forward to seeing everyone at the park.!!

06/09/2026

Slow your pace to take in the scenic beauty on a bicycle ride following the historic Dinky Railroad. The Dinky, a narrow gauge train that operated between Fennimore and Woodman from 1878 to 1926, is historically significant because of its longevity - serving the area longer than other 3-foot lines in Wisconsin - and for its convenience of connecting the region to other rail lines.

The rails have long been removed and the land deeded back to surrounding landowners, but historic markers on the roads following the former rail line depict the Dinky’s important history for Southwest Wisconsin. Bring your bicycle or rent one from either the Fennimore Railroad Museum or Dinky General Store in Woodman to ride the 16-mile route following both gravel and paved roads. The route follows the Green River in a valley of crops and tree-covered hillsides.

Starting at the Fennimore Railroad Museum, head north on Hwy. 61 and turn left on Green Valley Road. Turn right on Cty. K and make sure to stop to read the historic marker in Werley. At Hwy. 133, turn right to head toward Woodman. Stop at the Woodman Recreation Area for a break to see where the Big Green River you’ve been following empties into the Wisconsin River - there is also a nice beach at this location. Woodman is the last stop for the Dinky line.

To learn more about the Dinky Trail, visit https://fennimore.com/recreation/dinky-bike-route/. A map of the route linked on their site.

06/08/2026

Check out this free event at the Platteville Municipal Airport this weekend.

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, the Platteville Airport is hosting an aerobatics competition! Spectating is absolutely free. Come on out and see some really cool airplanes do some really cool things! The competition starts at 9:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, pending weather.

If you plan to drive in, please be cognizant of areas that are prohibited to unauthorized motor vehicles. These are marked with signs that state “Aircraft Only Beyond this Point.”