Upcoming Events
There are many events in the Chippewa Valley! We do our best to keep up with as many as we can, but realize there are more added every day! The following calendars are updated frequently with events in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, and the surrounding area. Please check them to see if there is something we haven’t posted on our page!
Food Trucks at Leinie Lodge
Leinie Lodge
Fridays and Saturdays from 12-7pm
Leinie Lodge will have Food Trucks every Friday and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Below you will find the Food Truck schedule for the month of June!
Food Truck Schedule For June:
Saturday 6/1: Smackdaddy’s
Friday 6/7: Tasty Trolley
Saturday 6/8: Tasty Trolley
Saturday 6/15: Summer Kick-Off Party (Dhimiters, Holy Donuts, Bubble’s BBQ, Island Vibe, and Dolce Ragazzi Pizza)
Friday 6/21: Dolce Ragazzi Pizza
Saturday 6/22: Dolce Ragazzi Pizza
Friday 6/28: Bubble’s BBQ
Saturday 6/29: Bubble’s BBQ
Wine Woman Wednesday
O’Neil Creek Winery
2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-7 pm
The second Wednesday of the summer months, head out to O’Neil Creek Winery for Wine Woman Wednesdays. Music starts at 5 pm. This event is scheduled for May, June, July and August. The summer line-up is:
- May – Randy Hazelton (Bring back Country)
- June – Roxie Rakivich
- July – Larry (Gater) Gates
- August – Larry (Gater) Gates
Seating is limited so first come first serve; or you can bring your own lawn chair.
You will be able to order off Fatboy’s Family Restaurant menu and they will deliver free. Orders will be taken until 6 pm. If you want to order ahead of time, you can call them at 715-568-2341.
Chippewa Falls Farmers Market
Allen Park, 1 S Bridge St
Thursdays – June 13th-Mid-October from 12-6 pm
Food Truck Fridays @ Chippewa Valley Mazda
Chippewa Valley Mazda
Fridays from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Hosting food trucks for lunch through September:
5/10 Two trucks: Richard & Co. Mini Donuts & The Spot
5/17 Tasty Trolley
5/24 Two Trucks: Ne-Ne’s Tacos & Holy Donuts
5/31 Island Vibe
6/7 LittleRedGrilledCheese 6/14 Big Papa BBQ
6/21 Island Vibe
6/28 Ne-Ne’s Tacos
7/5 Rollin’ Smoke BBQ
7/12 Vallartaco
7/19 Ne-Ne’s Tacos
7/26 Tasty Trolley
8/2 LittleRedGrilledCheese
8/9 BigPapaBBQ
8/16 Two trucks: Richard & Co. Mini Donuts & The Spot
8/23 Ne-Ne’s Tacos
8/30 Big Papa BBQ
9/6 TastyTrolley
9/13 Island Vibe
9/20 Vallartaco
9/27 Richard & Co. Mini Donuts
Stanley Rodeo
Elk Park Rd, Stanley, WI
June 14-15
Come on out to the Stanley Rodeo June 14th – 15th to help us celebrate our 20th anniversary! There will be PRCA rodeo performances starting at 6:00 pm and going until 11:45 pm. This will be a great event that the whole family can enjoy!
Stein Holding Contest at Loopy’s
Loopy’s Grill & Saloon
June 14th, June 21st, July 5th, July 26th, and August 2nd at 8pm
Hofbrau Stein Holding Contests at Loopy’s! Join us this summer for your chance to win at Masskrugstemmen!
This challenge is a Bavarian sport consisting of lifting of a liter mug of beer. The “Masskrug”, a 1-liter Stein, is to be held with one arm, completely stretched out and parallel to the floor – the goal is simple: to hold the Stein up as long as possible. It’s a balance between the right technique and strength. The full 1-liter “Mass” weighs about 5 lbs.!
Loopy’s will be holding local competitions on May 31st, June 14th, June 21st, July 5th, July 26th and August 2nd is the finals. $10 entry gets you a FREE stein to keep and filled with Hofbrau. Men’s & Women’s categories with a MAX of 20 competitors per category per date. Loopy’s Winner gets a trip to New York to compete in September. Winner in New York then goes on to Munich! For all details and rules, visit hbmasskrug.com
Cadott Farmers Market
Riverview Park, Cadott, WI
Saturdays from June 15 to September 14th from 9am-12pm
The Cadott Farmers Market is a Saturday morning event from June through September in Riverview Park, located just off Highway 27 and next to the Yellow River in Cadott, Wisconsin. The Market which is structured as a non-profit organization started in June 2022. At the Cadott Farmers Market, we care about giving our shoppers the best shopping experience possible. We’re more than just a venue to buy one-of-a-kind items and locally raised & produced goods — we’re your best excuse for a day out in town!
Leinie’s Summer Kick Off
Leinenkugel’s
June 15th from 10am-6pm
Join us at Leinenkugel’s annual Summer Kick Off on Saturday, June 15th 🎉
Our biggest outdoor event of the Summer will be taking place at the Leinie Lodge and on the grounds of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewery. The day will be filled with cold Leinenkugel’s beers, including a limited new beer release brewed in our Pilot Brewery, to celebrate 21 years at the Leinie Lodge! 🍻
Live Music All Day 🎸
10:00am – 12:00pm: Uncommon Denominator
12:30pm – 3:00pm: Ember
3:30pm – 6:00pm: The Dweebs
Enjoy Local Food Trucks, Games, Bags Tournaments, Stein Holding, Leinenkugel Family Members Signing, Meet the Brewers, Merchandise, Partnerships, and more! The event will be 10:00am – 6:00pm, with safety measures in place, rain or shine. ☀️
Advance Tickets = $20.00 (+tax&fees)
Day of Event Tickets = $25.00 (+tax&fees)
Admission Ticket includes 3 pints of beer (21+)
Please Note: Each guest needs to register, beer tickets are for those 21+. Guests under 21 must still register for admission to the event. Friendly dogs are absolutely welcome on a leash outside at the event! NO TOURS will be held on June 15th, 2024. The Leinie Lodge is CREDIT CARD ONLY (inside & outside) for purchases that include merchandise, day-of-event tickets, soda, water, and extra beer tickets. Celebrate Responsibly® | ©2024 Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Vendors in the Vines: Artist and Maker Market
River Bend Winery & Distillery
Saturday, June 15th from 11am-5pm
Mark your calendar for a great event at River Bend! Sip and shop with local artists and makers from 11am to 5pm! Stay to listen to Nice N’ Easy music from 2pm to 5pm. Big Papa BBQ will be here serving food from 11am to 5pm.
FATFAR River Run
Chippewa Falls
June 16th beginning at noon
The world’s largest one-day tubing event is hosted right here in Chippewa County and you don’t want to miss it! Drive or float to each of the following locations to receive a wristband and if you collect all five and drop them off at one of the bars you will be entered into a drawing!
The following businesses are partnering on this event:
River Jams
Lake Hallie Sportsman’s
Loopy’s
Chippewa River Distillery
B&G Liquor
Burly’s Bar
Cynder’s 1st & Goal Saloon
The Dam Bar
On the Rock’s Bar
Sheeley House Saloon
Ritz on the River
The Snout Saloon
Rookies Pub
Huckleberry’s Saloon
Every Buddy’s Bar & Grill
Makers Market at Collective Charm
Collective Charm
Saturday, June 22nd from 10am-4pm
Uniting artists, makers, crafters, upcyclers, and creative souls alike! Join them for a fun day of supporting local talent and peruse the 12,000 square feet of carefully curated treasures at Collective Charm! Shop ’til you drop!
Downtown Chippewa Falls Walking Tour
Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot
Various dates the months of June-September
Join tour guide Louise Bentley on a walking tour of history and architecture in downtown Chippewa Falls. Delve into the stories of saloons, churches, stores, banks, schools and more.
WEDNESDAY . MAY 29 . 11:30AM
TUESDAY . JUNE 25 . 4:30PM
MONDAY . JULY 22 . 11:30AM
WEDNESDAY . AUGUST 21 . 1PM
THURSDAY . SEPTEMBER 19 . 11:30AM
RSVP 1 week before each tour: teri@cfms.us
Meet at Chamber of Commerce parking lot . Tour is approx. 75 minutes.
Refreshments served at the Main Street office at half-way point.
Brought to you by Chippewa Falls Main Street.
Country Fest 2024
Country Fest Grounds Cadott, WI
June 27th through the 29th
It’s Country Fest time! Your favorite country singers will be taking the stage from June 27th through the 29th. On Thursday, June 27th the headliner is Jake Owen. On Friday, June 28th the headliner is Keith Urban. On Saturday, June 29th the headliner is Eric Church. Tickets are on sale now! You won’t want to miss out on the biggest party of the summer so make sure to get your tickets today!
Northern Wisconsin State Fair 2024
Northern WI State Fairgrounds
July 10-14, 2024
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is a family-friendly event, with a variety of entertainment to appeal to all ages. In carrying out traditions with roots in the early county and district fairs, they encourage everyone to enter into the friendly competitions of crafts, baked goods, agricultural products, and local talents as guests enjoy the sights, sounds, and fun they have to offer.
The 2024 Northern Wisconsin State Fair is July 10-14 and will include a packed schedule of free family-friendly activities, national act musical concerts, impressive exhibits, a large selection of food and vendor options, and more!
The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and is host to multiple year-round events. With over 100,000 attending the largest event, the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds provides a significant economic and tourism impact to the Chippewa Valley area.
This is the perfect activity for the entire family to do together. It’s an experience you definitely do not want to miss out on!
Country Jam
Country Jam USA Grounds Eau Claire, WI
July 18-20
Is there anything better than enjoying a cold beer on a warm summer night while the hottest country music artists take the stage? We don’t think so, and that’s why Chippewa County proudly hosts Country Jam USA every July! With ticket options ranging from General Admission to an exclusive VIP experience, there’s something for everyone. To fully immerse yourself in the Country Jam vibe, camping on-site is the way to go! From simple tent setups to spacious sites with electrical hookups, we’ve got a spot for every type of camper. Prefer not to camp? No worries! The Inn on Lake Wissota is in the area!
2024 Lineup
Thursday, July 18, 2024
HARDY, Ernest, Parmalee, Drew Parker, Aidan Canfield, and more
Friday, July 19, 2024
Brothers Osborne, Shane Smith & The Saints, The Frontmen, Chris Cagle, and more
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Thomas Rhett, Ian Munsick, Jackson Dean, Blackhawk, Ella Langley, and more
Rock Fest
Rock Fest Grounds Cadott, WI
July 18-20
This is the top venue for people of all ages to come together to rock. This festival is set on 360 acres of picturesque land in Cadott, WI. Just a little over and hour and a half from the MSP Airport, it is an easy trek to get to Cadott from whatever part of the US you are coming from!
There are nearly 7,000 campsites, all within easy walking distance to the concert grounds. Plus, there are a variety of options for camping on the grounds.
If you are not feeling the camping vibes, there are plenty of hotels (and the Inn on Lake Wissota!) just miles from the grounds!
This is where people go to just rock, so enjoy awesome artists, and just rock on!!!!
Fiddler on the Roof
Heyde Center for the Arts
July 18-20 at 7:30pm, July 21 at 2pm
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Starring a local cast directed by Nancy Scobie. Tickets: Adults $17, Seniors $16, Youth $8
Bloomer Community Fair & Parade
Bloomer Community Fairgrounds
August 1-4
Its time for everyone’s favorite time of the year, the Bloomer Community Fair & Parade! Join us from August 1st through the 4th for all the fun fair and parade festivities!
Jazz for a Cause – Free Concert at Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park
August 2 from 5-10:30pm
FREE for All Ages! Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls, WI. Jazz concert presented by Northwestern Bank to benefit the local charity Open Door Clinic of Chippewa Falls. The McDonnell High School jazz ensemble will begin at 5:00 with additional music to follow. Food trucks on-site. The festivities start at 5:00 pm with 9:30 pm fireworks after the show.
The 2023 event raised $8000.00 for Hope Village.
OneFest 2024
Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds Cadott, WI
August 2-4
OneFest is a Christian Music Festival held at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds. Two days filled with music and family-friendly activities. It’s a time to connect with family and friends and connect with the body of Christ. OneFest features many of today’s well-known artists on two different stages. This year headlining is TobyMac and Jeremy Camp, plus many other artists including Tenth Avenue North and Anne Wilson.
2024 Friday Headliner: Jeremy Camp
2024 Saturday Headliner: TobyMac
OneFest 2024 will be held at the Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds in Cadott, WI.
Pure Water Days Parade & Riverfest
Downtown Chippewa Falls
August 10 starting at 1pm
Head downtown for the annual Pure Water Days Parade and enjoy over 50 parade entries. Then join us down the street at Riverfront Park for RiverFest! Bring the kids and take advantage of the giant inflatables and games, live music, food trucks, a beer tent, arts and crafts vendors, and much more! It’s always an awesome family-friendly time and we can’t wait to see you there.
Chippewa County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Cadott, WI
August 13-15
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, the state’s premier agricultural exposition, is set to take place in Cadott from August 13th to 15th, 2024. Hosted at Close Farms and the Country Fest grounds, this year’s event promises to be a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge farm technology, innovation, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is an annual celebration that brings together farmers, industry experts, and agricultural enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements in the field. This year’s event in Cadott will provide a platform for agricultural professionals to connect, learn, and exchange ideas, with a focus on enhancing productivity, sustainability, and overall farm efficiency.
Key event highlights will include:
- Exhibition of State-of-the-Art Farm Machinery: Leading manufacturers will showcase their latest machinery and equipment, offering attendees a firsthand look at the technological innovations driving modern agriculture.
- Educational Seminars and Workshops: Area experts will conduct informative sessions covering a wide range of topics, including precision farming, sustainable practices, crop management, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights to implement on their farms.
- Interactive Demonstrations: Live demonstrations of the newest farm technologies will allow participants to see innovative solutions in action. These demonstrations will provide a glimpse into the future of farming.
- Networking Opportunities: This event fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging networking among farmers, industry leaders, and exhibitors. Attendees can connect with likeminded individuals, share experiences, and build valuable professional relationships.
- Youth Education Programs: The event will also feature programs designed for young farmers and students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. These initiatives aim to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders.
TICKETS
General Admission Paid at the Gate $15/Per Adult
CASH PREFERRED
(Children 12 and under – Free)
Online Tickets Are Available At A Discount
Tram System available to take visitors around the grounds.
(SORRY! Visitors are not permitted to bring Golf Carts, UTVs, ATVs)
