SPRING · MARCH–MAY
Spring on the Mississippi
Spring on the Mississippi
Migration, riverwalks and early-season discoveries. →
Nature season · Choose your datesExplore spring dates
115 SCHILLER · GUTTENBERG THROUGH THE SEASONS
Plan a reason to come back.
The best Guttenberg weekends begin with a little planning. Explore confirmed community celebrations, discover recurring traditions, then choose stay dates that suit your visit.
PLAN AHEAD · STAY CLOSE TO THE RIVER
Choose your dates Know the weekend. Make it yours.
Every event guide leads to the right apartments and date selection. Stay dates can be prefilled, but availability, total pricing and confirmation depend on the booking provider.
SUMMER · JULY FOURTH & RIVER MUSIC
Summer celebrations
Summer celebrations
The Stars & Stripes tradition, Friday music and long river evenings. →
2027 event schedule not yet publishedExplore July 4 weekend
AUTUMN · SEPTEMBER 24–25, 2027
Guttenberg GermanFest
Guttenberg GermanFest
German heritage, festive traditions and a weekend on the river. →
2027 dates announced by cityExplore festival weekend
WINTER · NOVEMBER 28, 2026
Christmas by the River
Christmas by the River
Holiday parade and small-town traditions. →
2026 date announced by cityExplore holiday weekend
Published event dates are identified above. The July 2027 weekend is an early-planning suggestion, not an announced festival program. Booking links prefill dates only; they do not guarantee availability, pricing or a reservation. Illustrative artwork is not event photography.
SMALL-TOWN RITUALS · BIG REASONS TO RETURN
More than a festival weekend.
Some of Guttenberg's best experiences happen repeatedly through the season. These examples are grounded in published 2026 schedules; dates for 2027 remain to be announced.
River of Music
Community concerts on Friday evenings beside the Mississippi were advertised for the 2026 season. Watch for the next official lineup.
Explore summer concerts and stays ↗Saturday farmers market
The city's 2026 schedule listed Saturday mornings from May through October, 8 AM–noon, in City Park. Future dates should be rechecked.
Explore markets and spring stays ↗Mississippi Flyway migration
March brings eagle watching near locks and dams, while April and May are excellent for returning songbirds in the refuge.
Discover spring wildlife ↗Independent 115 Schiller travel guide · See official event and access details before traveling.City events calendar ↗River of Music ↗USFWS birding ↗
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