Columbia County is the
home of a rich heritage and diverse
culture. Explore and learn about the
heritage and culture in one of our many theme
museums and galleries.
Re-live
those joyous days of yesteryear! An outdoor band
concert with a quality brass band in the village
square, homemade pies, ice cream, cotton candy and
popcorn... It just doesn't get much better than
this!
Visit Columbia County for a
leisurely visit to the Amish
community. Experience the simple life first
hand as you tour
the Amish community, including Amish owned and Amish-Heritage
businesses selling authentic Amish
goods.
The Surgeon's Quarters is the only remaining
building of the Historical Fort Winnebago, used
from 1828 to 1845. The Surgeon's Quarters
overlooks the site where Louis Joliet and Father
Jacques Marquette left the Fox River at the east
end of Wauona Trail in 1673.
The
Historic Indian Agency House, built in 1832, is
one of Wisconsin's earliest houses. It was
constructed by the US Government as a residence
for the Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago).
The Agency House is on its original site above the
Portage Canal, located off Highway 33 east of
Portage on Agency House Road.
The
Columbus Carriage Classic is a two day event held
in June complete with graceful horses, authentic
and replica carriages, and drivers in period
attire!
The
Watermelon Festival is held on the 2nd week of
September. There is plenty of fun for everyone.
Speed eating contest, Seed Spitting, Tractor
Pulling, 3 vs 3 basketball tournament, and much,
much more make up the many events you can
participate in. Be sure to bring friends and
relatives to this festival because we actually
live up to our name "Partyville".
The American Legion Wisconsin State
Headquarters and Museum is located right in
Columbia County in the city of Portage.
The museum displays an interesting array of
statues, uniforms, plaques, medals, photos, and
documents portraying the history of Wisconsin’s
American Legion and its members.
Welcome to Columbia County
Columbia County is the
home of a rich heritage and diverse
culture. Explore and learn about the
heritage and culture in one of our many theme
museums and galleries.
Re-live
those joyous days of yesteryear! An outdoor band
concert with a quality brass band in the village
square, homemade pies, ice cream, cotton candy and
popcorn... It just doesn't get much better than
this!
The
Historic Indian Agency House, built in 1832, is
one of Wisconsin's earliest houses. It was
constructed by the US Government as a residence
for the Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago).
The Agency House is on its original site above the
Portage Canal, located off Highway 33 east of
Portage on Agency House Road.
The
Columbus Carriage Classic is a two day event held
in June complete with graceful horses, authentic
and replica carriages, and drivers in period
attire!
The
Watermelon Festival is held on the 2nd week of
September. There is plenty of fun for everyone.
Speed eating contest, Seed Spitting, Tractor
Pulling, 3 vs 3 basketball tournament, and much,
much more make up the many events you can
participate in. Be sure to bring friends and
relatives to this festival because we actually
live up to our name "Partyville". 
Columbia County has a quaint
selection of Farmers Markets and Country
stores.
Columbia County Fair and Veteren's Memorial
Park.
The American Legion Wisconsin State
Headquarters and Museum is located right in
Columbia County in the city of Portage. 
The historic community of Portage sprang up
around this important canal connecting the Fox and
Wisconsin Rivers fascilitating trade and
commerce.