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THE DRIVE

Join us for another memorable two-day adventure on Saturday, October 17, 2026. We will meet in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and wind our way south along many new roads near Madison, Wisconsin, before returning on Sunday. Approximately 450 miles of driving.

THE FOOD

As always, we will be eating good! Saturday lunch at Kickapoo Orchard, with their scratch-made sandwiches and crispy sides; Saturday dinner at Arthur's Supper Club, a classic Wisconsin steakhouse, with a private room for awards and games; and Sunday lunch at Big Boar BBQ, a casual barbecue stop.

THE DETAILS

Saturday, October 17th 2026

Check-in: 8:00am, Lanesboro MN

Drivers Meeting: 8:40am

On the road: 9:00am

Social Stop: 10:30am, LaCrosse WI

Lunch: 1:00pm, Gays Mills WI

Dinner: 6:00pm, Spring Green WI

Sunday, October 18th 2026

Drivers Meeting: 8:40am

On the road: 9:00am

Scenic Stop: 12:00pm, LaCrosse WI

Lunch: 1:00pm, West Salem WI

Finish 4:00pm, Gilmanton WI

NOTE: plans and routes subject to change

COST

$150 per car - passengers free

Gas and Food not included