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Lacrosse Touts One of the Biggest Beer Fests in the State
36th Annual Crazylegs Classic 8K RUN • 2 MILE WALK
by Explore Lacrosse
Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival is a fun event that has grown to be a local favorite. Visit their website for this year’s entertainment and activities. Tasters Eve bus shuttles and shuttles to and from participating area hotels the day of the event. Listen to your local radio stations for your chance to win tickets. Designated driver wristbands available. Must be 21 or over to attend. VIP ticket holders gain access to the event two hours prior to general admission and access to the private VIP tent. Taste over 200 quality brews poured by distinguished breweries Experience over 45 types of wine from local and world-famous vintners Sample and purchase gourmet cheese and other good eats Enjoy live music All attendees receive a souvenir glass Only 3,000 general admission tickets available Only 250 VIP tickets available Tickets have sold out in the past, so watch the website for when sales begin. #1 Oktoberfest Strasse La Crosse, WI, 54601 800-658-9424 NEW EVENT to celebrate the 15th Anniversary! From 10am-1pm on Sunday, April 23, jump back on the horse and
get three friends to rock the vote!
How the run got started and history made over a couple beers Not surprisingly, the idea was hatched over a couple of beers in late 1981 by three Badger loyalists at a campus bar. The three, Tom Grantham, Ken Sparks, and Rich Backus, wanted to raise money to support UW Athletics. As admirers of then- Athletic Director Elroy Hirsch, they asked his permission to name it the “Crazylegs Run” in his honor. Tom Grantham continues to serve as General Chairman on the Crazylegs Classic Executive Committee. A Little “Classic” History The first race in 1982 attracted 1,525 runners and raised $9,500. The event grew in popularity and the walk was added in 1987 with 676 walkers the first year. The event has
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