It’s Monday and many Rendezvous tents are already up on St. Feriole Island – and seemingly, to me, more than what is usually set up by this time. Although, last year’s threat of flooding may have lowered the early campsites.

Years ago, when I was in college and working at Culver’s during the summer, Rendezvous weekend was the time store records were regularly set.  Many area businesses benefit from one of Prairie du Chien’s signature events.

The Chamber of Commerce has a Rendezvous scheduled posted on their website.

This past weekend, Cajun Fest was held at the St. Feriole Island Ballpark.  Cajun food, zydeco music, beer, and plenty of baseball.  This year, the event seemed to really establish itself as a “big-time” event. That status is much deserved – great job. They dealt with some rain Friday night, delaying baseball, but had great weather the rest of the weekend.

The newest big Prairie du Chien event is less than two weeks away, PrairieFest. An evolution of the wildly successful Colgate Country Showdown, PrairieFest will feature 10 bands on two seperate stages, local art displays, special food stands, and games.  Like the Country Showdown, this event will be held in downtown Prairie du Chien – this year, spanning four blocks of Blackhawk Avenue. Unlike the previous year’s all-country affair, PrairieFest will feature a variety of music genres, including rock, blues, folk, and Christian.