Upcoming Events
Chippewa Falls Farmers Market
Allen Park, 1 S Bridge St
Thursdays through October 12 from 12-6pm
Join us for locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, microgreens, meat, flowers, and more at the farmers market in Chippewa Falls every Thursday! Grab lunch from vendors with ready-to-eat foods and enjoy beautiful Riverfront Park across the street.
Leinie’s Lodge hosts food trucks providing a variety of local fare.
Owen Park Bandshell, EC
August 8 from 6:30-8:30pm
Enjoy some hot blues tunes by the Chippewa River, every Tuesday in summer. Food trucks, henna, tie dye, jewelry and crafts.
Heyde Center for the Arts
August 9 starting at noon, August 10 at 7:30
A blend of vocal harmonies and a variety of folk instruments to celebrate life in the Chippewa Valley, past and present.
The Heyde Center for the Arts (cost $6-$27)
Clear Water Comedy Presents: Chris Calogero Live
The View on Lake Wissota
August 9 at 7pm
A Brooklyn-based comedian and writer. He’s been featured in the NYT, Funny or Die, Vice, Fusion TV, Brooklyn Comedy Festival, and much more. $10 in advance, $15 at door.
Carson Park, Eau Claire
August 10-13
The world’s best chainsaw carvers will compete for prizes creating unique works of art from 8-foot logs at the Wisconsin Logging Museum.
Schedule:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 10 am – 6 pm | Chainsaw Carving
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 10 am – 7 pm | Chainsaw Carving, Exhibitor Fair, Sculpture Auction
Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 10 am – 7 pm | Chainsaw Carving, Quick Carving, Exhibitor Fair, Sculpture Auction
Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 10 am – 4 pm | Chainsaw Carving, Exhibitor Fair, Judging of Sculptures, Award Ceremony, Final Sculpture Auction
Summit Players Theatre: MacBeth
Lake Wissota State Park
August 11 at 7:30pm
The Summit Players Theatre host this free Shakespeare in the park event for all ages.
Three witches visit brave warrior Macbeth with a vision of the future: he will be crowned king of Scotland. Determined to do whatever it takes to make this prophecy come true, he embarks on a ruthless quest for power. A web of secrets, trickery and danger entangles Macbeth, his wife Lady Macbeth, his rival Macduff and countless others as he claws his way to the top. Six actors play all the parts in this spooky, free, all-ages play.
Leinenkugel’s Pure Water Days Races
Chippewa Falls YMCA
August 12
Pure Water Days is a weekend-long festival for the entire family, which is held each year in Chippewa Falls. The Pure Water Days festival events begin on Friday and end Sunday afternoon. The Leinenkugel’s Pure Water Days races are held at the Chippewa Falls YMCA. There are five different races to involve the entire family. All participants will receive a finisher medal at the finish line!
Races include the following:
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk – 7:30 AM start time
2 Mile Fit Walk – 8:00 AM start time
4 Mile Run – 8:00 AM start time
Bill Roegge Memorial Half Marathon – 8:00 AM start time
Kids 200 Meter Dash – 9:00 AM start time
Pre-race day online registration is available here:
Race day registration and packet pick up starts at 6:30 AM.
Pioneer Park, Eau Claire
August 11-13
Wood sawing, blacksmithing, steam & threshing engines, pancake breakfast, antique tractor pull, lunch and dinners, silent auction live music, antique car displays, flea market, and more.
Live Music at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
August 12 from 1pm-4pm
Live music featuring regional acts with a wide variety of music: Country, Celtic, Blues, Southern Rock, American and more. BYO chair or relax on the patio with wine.
Pure Water Days Parade & Riverfest
Downtown Chippewa Falls
August 12 starting at 1pm
At 1pm, the Pure Water Days Parade features 50+ parade entries. At 2pm, Riverfest features inflatables, live music, games, food trucks, a beer tent, arts & crafts vendors, and more.
Stargazing at Beaver Creek Reserve
Hobbs Observatory, Fall Creek
August 12 from 9:30-11pm
Telescope viewing and stargazing at Hobbs Observatory on most summer Saturdays, after dark if the weather is clear. The event is hosted by volunteers from the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society. No registration is required, free (donations to Beaver Creek Reserve accepted). Check cvastro.org events to check times and cancellations. Public observation starts about 45 minutes after sunset and continues for about two hours, but never later than 11 pm. Please avoid using white light flashlights. Canceled if too cloudy.
3rd Annual Car Show at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
August 13 from 11am-5pm
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery is hosting its 3rd Annual Car Show! The event has grown every year. Enjoy a blast from the past as you stroll through the cars and trucks, and don’t forget to vote for your favorites. Entry is free!
The Rockabilly Band “The Tinglers” takes the stage at 1pm. Get on your dancin’ shoes, and grab a beer bucket special or relax with your favorite wines. The Flippin’ Good Food Truck will also be onsite.
Live Music – The Tinglers at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
August 13 from 1-4pm
The Tinglers will be performing at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery on August 13th. They will take the stage at 1:00 pm and will perform until 4:00 pm. Come out and join us for great live music, drinks, and food trucks!
Live Music: Payton Eilers
Wissota High Shores Supper Club
August 13 at 4pm
Join us at the Wissota High Shores Pavilion every Summer Sunday for LIVE MUSIC performed by musicians from all over the Midwest! It’s all amazing, whether you come for the live music, the traditional Friday fish fry, a delicious old fashioned cocktail, or something else from our full food and drink menu. We offer the true Wisconsin Supper Club, come experience it with us on Lake Wissota.
Since the age of 10, Payton Eilers has been performing in front of an audience. Her family influence, along with the direction of some respected teachers, encouraged her to follow her heart and perform. Payton now plays out at venues across the region.
You can expect to hear her perform a diverse mix of covers from artists like the Lumineers, Shinedown, and Fleetwood Mac, to Tom Petty and Kasey Musgraves; along with a few of her originals. As a singer/songwriter, she is putting her heart into her music and is working her way to recording her first album.
Live Music: Joyann Parker
River Jams
August 13 from 4-7pm
Enjoy live music from Joyann Parker on the beautiful Chippewa River on Sunday, August 13th, and try out some of River Jams’ craft cocktails or made-from-scratch menu items.
Music at the Riverfront
August 13 from 6-8pm
Join us at Riverfront Park for music starting at 6pm.
Pack your cooler and a picnic basket or check out the food trucks on site! Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy music in the park!
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire
August 15 at 7:30pm
After many decades, selling tens of millions of records with multi-platinum and #1 hits, Bachman-Turner Overdrive is back in gear.
Experience live all your favorite guitar-heavy rock ‘n’ roll hits such as “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “Takin’ Care of Business,” “Let It Ride”, “Roll on Down the Highway,” “Hey You,” “Four Wheel Drive,” and more PLUS other hits from Randy Bachman such as “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Undun,” “No Time,” etc.
Cost: $83+
Owl Wall Art
Collective Charm, Chippewa Falls
August 18 from 5:30-7pm
Cookie Decorating
Collective Charm, Chippewa Falls
August 19 from 12-2pm
Join the talented Morgin from Morg”s Bakery to learn the techniques of cookie decorating. You’ll take home a bakery box with six back-to-school-themed hand-decorated cookies and a cookie scribe tool for future cookie decorating. Cost: $65
Live Music – The Jorgensen’s at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
August 19 from 1-4pm
The Jorgensen’s will be performing at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery on August 13th. They will take the stage at 1:00 pm and will perform until 4:00 pm. BYO chair or relax on the patio with wine.
Live Great Food Truck at River Bend Winery
River Bend Winery & Distillery
August 19 from 3-7pm
LGF offers a fresh, made-from-scratch menu, that’s seasonally inspired and inventive. Their food is always evolving and changing.
Them Coulee Boys at Music at the Riverfront
August 19 from 6-8pm
Join us at Riverfront Park for music starting at 6pm.
Pack your cooler and a picnic basket or check out the food trucks on site! Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy music in the park!
Live Music: Dave BeBeau
River Jams
August 19 from 7-10pm
Enjoy live music from Dave BeBeau on the beautiful Chippewa River on Saturday, August 19th, and try out some of River Jams’ craft cocktails or made-from-scratch menu items.
Zen Candle Making 101
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
August 20 from 1-3pm
Guests will learn the properties of soy wax & be guided step by step on how to make their own signature candle. All candle-making supplies are included: 8 oz glass jar, lid, wick, fragrance oil, organic soy wax, and pouring pitcher. There will be candle-making discussions and candle trivia games. Cost: $35
Live Music – Tyler Herwig at Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
August 20 from 1-4pm
Tyler Herwig sings honestly and from the soul combining art, story and song in perfect unison. Come on out to Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery on August 20th, 2023 for an afternoon full of fantastic music, food, and drinks.
Live Music: Josh White
Wissota High Shores Supper Club
August 20 at 4pm
Join us at the Wissota High Shores Pavilion every Summer Sunday for LIVE MUSIC performed by musicians from all over the Midwest! It’s all amazing, whether you come for the live music, the traditional Friday fish fry, a delicious old-fashioned cocktail, or something else from our full food and drink menu. We offer the true Wisconsin Supper Club, come and experience it with us on Lake Wissota.
Josh White is an American singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer born and raised in Louisiana but now calls Duluth, MN home. His range of music spans from Garth Brooks to, Kenny Wayne Shepard to Alice in Chains and Nirvana. As a solo artist with the ability to sing songs from a variety of genres; he performs the music that the audience in front of him wants to hear.
Live Music: Whiskey Bitters
River Jams
August 20 from 4-7pm
Enjoy live music from the Whiskey Bitters Acoustic Duo on the beautiful Chippewa River on Sunday, August 20th, and try out some of River Jams’ craft cocktails or made-from-scratch menu items.
LBear Creek Band with Emm K
SandBar & Grill
August 20 at 4-7pm
An “extreme variety” entertainment group that performs a huge variety of musical styles in a fun – fast-paced show sure to please any and all musical tastes.
