Driftless Tribe #0023

Weekly Breakdown

Good morning

The Driftless Tribe is 5,000 strong! That’s enough people to pack The Sylvee in Madison twice over standing-room only. What started as a simple idea to connect our Driftless communities has grown into something bigger & faster than we imagined. Thanks for being part of it.

And we are just getting started! We really appreciate everyone that has subscribed, commented, or replied to us. Anyways, lets get on with this weeks newsletter..

Driftless Tribe Card Update 🎟️

The past few weeks we’ve hinted at our very first Driftless Tribe Discount Card — and today, I’m excited to officially unveil the full list of (12!) participating local businesses. This inaugural card includes exclusive deals from a truly epic lineup:

Participating Businesses:

  • Daily Brew - 10% off food or drink

  • Bailey’s Run Vineyard – BOGO Free glass of wine

  • Wild Hills Winery – BOGO Free glass of wine

  • Backwater BBQ – 10% off (max $5 off)

  • Spring Green General Store – 10% off (not valid with other offers)

  • Rural Route 1 Popcorn – 10% ($25+ purchase)

  • Gravity Box Brewing Co – BOGO Free Beer & Drafts

  • Sadie’s Sweet Shop – BOGO 50% off

  • Branding Iron Roadhouse – $10 off ($40+ purchase)

  • Winona Visitor Center – 25% off any one item

  • Rocco’s Pub & Pizza - 10% off

  • Salt Fix – $5 off Salt Cave Session

As this is the inaugural edition an extremely limited quantity will be available, so if you want early access just reply to this email with a simple YES and I’ll reach out to you directly.

Platteville Trivia 🙌

Platteville is home to the world’s largest hillside letter, a giant “M” — what did the “M” originally stand for?

📍 Hint: It’s tied to UW-Platteville’s earliest roots.

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Community Weekend Happenings

What’s on your agenda this weekend? We’d love to hear about it!

At Driftless Tribe, we’re all about fostering community, and one way we can do that is by sharing the amazing events and plans happening across the Driftless Area. Let us know what you’re up to this weekend by filling out the form below, and we’ll highlight a few in our next newsletter.

Community Submissions:

Michelle from Mineral Point: “Shullsburg Coffee House”

Jeff from Westby: “Farmers Market”

Adam from Driftless Tribe: “We took a drive out to Riley’s Tavern near Mount Horeb. Shoutout to Juliet & their great pizza.”

Moment in Time

Alma - 1905 - Wisconsin Historical Society, WHI-28225

Happenings

WEDNESDAY 5/7

  • Baraboo, Con Amici – Drinks with Dems Link

  • Cassville, Volunteer Park – Music in the Park + Mississippi Market Link

  • La Crosse, Popcorn Tavern – Open Jam Link

  • Lancaster, City – Taco Tour 2025 Link

  • Monroe, Bullquarian Brewhouse – Live w/ Mark Malin Jazz Quartet Link

  • Muscoda, English Prairie Distilling Company – Open Mic Link

  • New Glarus, Bailey’s Run Vineyard – It’s Gonna Be May Wine-O-Bingo Link

  • Winona, Library – Book Club #1 Link

  • Winona, No Name Bar – Jazz Night Link

THURSDAY 5/8

  • Elroy, Library – Green & Gold Movie Link

  • Alma, Wings Over Alma - World Migratory Bird Day presentations Link

  • Guttenberg, Guttenberg Brewing Co – Thirsty Thusday with STRKR BBQ Link

  • Monroe, Bullquarian Brewhouse – Live w/ Holy Coyote Link

  • Spring Green, Library – Line Dancing Link

  • Trempealeau, Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant & Saloon – Cribbage Night Link

  • Viroqua, Driftless Books & Music – Live w/ The Down Hill Strugglers Link

FRIDAY 5/9

  • Alma, Big River Theatre – Live w/ Dean Magraw Link

  • Bangor, Leo & Leona’s – Live w/ LaCrosse Confluence Link

  • Baraboo, Balanced Rock Winery – Live w/ Andy Braun Link

  • Browntown, Hawk’s Mill Winery – Live w/ Rachel Neal Link

  • Cross Plains, KurNiki’s – Live w/ Richardson Acoustic Link

  • Dodgeville, Duke’s – Live w/ Drew Halverson Link

  • Harpers Ferry, Yellow River State Forest – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon Link

  • Hustler, Bar Hoppers – Comedy Show Link

  • La Crosse, 608 Brewing Co – Emo Night Link

  • Mauston, Angel Dreams Studios – Frozen in Glass Art Opening Link

  • New Glarus, Bailey’s Run Vineyard – Live w/ Sharona & Ray Ray Link

  • New Glarus, Bailey’s Run Vineyard – Live w/ Sharona & Ray Ray Link

  • Onalaska, Omni Center – May Brews & Tunes Link

  • Richland Center, AD German Warehouse – Live w/ Dylan Harris Link

  • Sparta, Blue Collar Bar & Grill – Live w/ Cash in Hand Link

  • Trempealeau, Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant & Saloon – Live w/ Pinch Hitters Link

  • Winona, The Parlour Room – Mother’s Day Brunch Link

  • Wonewoc, Corkscrew Wine Bar – Live w/ Derek James Link

  • Wisconsin Dells, Pals Brewing Co – Live w/ Anna Marie Link

SATURDAY 5/10

  • Arcadia, Backyard Garden Center – Mothers Day Event Link

  • Baraboo, Balanced Rock – Live w/ Wonder Lust Link

  • Baraboo, Broken Bottle Winery – Live w/ Derek James Link

  • Blanchardville, Corkdown Saloon – Live w/ The Dawg Bones Link

  • Boscobel, Mt. Zion Pub – Live w/ Donnie Ryzek Link

  • Browntown, Hawk’s Mill Winery – Ladies Day Out 2025 Link

  • Cobb, Thirsty Farmer – Live with Zac Graham Link

  • Eleva, 1880 Doughboyz – Dart Tournament Link

  • Hillsboro, Let’s Shine Coffee – Live w/ Payton Eilers Link

  • La Crosse, 2102 Market St – Market on Market Season Opener Link

  • McGregor, Backwoods Bar & Grill – Mimosas with Mom Link

  • Mineral Point, Downtown – Pour & Explore Wine Walk Link

  • Mineral Point, Opera House – Live with Church of Cash Link

  • Mount Horeb, Historical Society – 50th Anniversary Link

  • Muscoda, English Prairie Distilling Company – Live w/ Abbey Lane Link

  • New Glarus, Bailey’s Run Vineyard – Live w/ Straight 8’s Link

  • New Glarus, Bailey’s Run Vineyard – Live w/ Tess Fink Trio Link

  • Platteville, Main Street – 4th Annual Platteville Pub Crawl Link

  • Prairie Du Chien, The Tavern – Live w/ Big Cat Eddie Link

  • Reedsburg, Poor Nate’s – Live w/ Last Ride Link

  • Richland Center, Library – Bike Safety Day Link

  • Rockland, The Vault – Bangor Burns Fire Dept. UTV Ride Link

  • Spring Green, SG General Store – Bluegrass Jam Link

  • Spring Green, Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret – Live w/ Soul Impressions Organ Trio Link

  • Strum, Foolish Pleasure Firehouse – Live w/ Todd Barneson Link

  • Trempealeau, Elmaro Vineyard – Woodshed Pizza Truck Link

  • Trempealeau, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge – 2025 World Migratory Bird Day – Birding Festival Link

  • Trempealeau, Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant & Saloon – Live w/ Joe & Vicki Price Link

  • Wilton, Hitchin’ Post – Live w/ Brooke Nunn Link

  • Wonewoc, Corkscrew Wine Bar – Live w/ the Guthries Link

SUNDAY 5/11

  • Avoca, Whiskey Row Saloon – 6th Anniversary Party Link

  • Avoca, Whiskey Row Saloon – Chicken BBQ Link

  • Baraboo, Balanced Rock Winery – Live w/ Mark Croft Link

  • Belleville, Seven Acre Dairy Co – Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Link

  • Blair, Tenba Ridge Winery – Live w/ Cousins K&J Link

  • Cobb, Thirsty Farmer – Mothers Day Chicken Barbecue Link

  • Cuba City, Big R Bar – Breakfast, Bloodys, Bubbles, & Bingo Link

  • Dodgeville, Dodger Bowl Lanes – Mothers Day Brunch Link

  • Eleva, Bemis Bluff Winery – Mothers Day Celebration Link

  • Merrimac, The Old Schoolhouse – Social Dancing Link

  • Milton, 59er Bar & Grill – Mothers Day Brunch Link

  • New Glarus, Bailey’s Run Vineyard – Live w/ Alpha Romeos Link

  • New Glarus, Whiskey Run – Mom-osa Brunch Link

  • Platteville, Crossroads Supper Club – Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Link

  • Platteville, The Gym Bar – Open Mic Link

  • Ridgeway, Brewskee’s on the Ridge – Succulent Bar Link

  • Trempealeau, Elmaro Vineyard – Mother’s Day Mimosa & Dessert Bar Link

  • Trempealeau, Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant & Saloon – Live w/ Ben Cosgrove Link

  • Wilton, Hitchin’ Post – Mother’s Day Brunch & Mimosa Bar Link

  • Winona, Two Fathoms Brewing – Mother’s Day Craft Fair Link

  • Wisconsin Dells, Pals Brewing Co – Mother’s Day Celebration Link

MONDAY 5/12

  • Mauston, Gravity Box Brewing Co – Charcoal Event “Salvador” Link

  • Platteville, Pioneer Lanes – Rock ’N Bingo Link

TUESDAY 5/13

  • Baraboo, Balanced Rock Winery – Wicks & Wine Candle Making Experience Link

  • Baraboo, Library – Historical Perspective on the Gateway to Devils Lake Link

  • Onalaska, Crooked Pint – Clearwater Farm Fundraiser Link

  • Trempealeau, Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant & Saloon – Open Jam Link

We will check in again next week.

Let us know any events / establishments you would like to be added to this list via IG @driftlesstribe or email [email protected]

If someone forwarded this to you, time to make the leap and join the Tribe!

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