Memorial Day

In Eau Claire the Memorial Day Parade will begin at 9:30AM May 26th at Wilson Park and ends at Owen Park.  The Memorial Day Program begins immediately following the parade with guest speaker Richard Freitag, a Vietnam Veteran. This event is free and open to all.

Have a safe and fun-filled Memorial Day weekend from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com.

Celebrate Eau Claire

Due to construction on Barstow Street, the International Fall Fest will not be held this year, but in it's place an event to feature the city - Celebrate Eau Claire 2013.

This smaller event  on Saturday September 21st will still have all the family fun you've come to love: sidewalk sales, petting zoo, pony rides, a 5K walk and the parade at 3PM.  See all the details at DowntownEauClaire.org

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31st Annual Buckshot Run

Run or walk for Special Olympics at the 31st Annual Leader Telegram Buckshot Run Saturday August 31st, Carson Park in Eau Claire.

Go 5 miles or 2 miles, and bring the kids for the Kids Run. Or join the Party in the Park with music and food and cheer the racers on!

There is also a Lil Buckshot on Tuesday August 27th for those who can't make it Saturday.

Get all the details, course map and registrations forms here Buckshot Run

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Learn to Skateboard

Do your kids - or you - want to learn to skateboard?  Head down to That's Adorable in Eau Claire Saturday August 17th from 11AM-1PM and learn from Gabe Brummett and the Eau Claire Skaters Association. This event is free.

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The Ski Sprites Water Ski Show

Have you seen the Ski Sprites of Chippewa Valley Water Ski Show?  They will be performing every Sunday and Wednesday 6:30PM at Lake Altoona County Beach through Labor Day.

Do love to water ski? Check out their website if you'd like to become a Ski Sprite skisprites.com

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Story Hour at Beaver Creek Reserve

Bring the kids for Budding Naturalist Hour at Beaver Creek Reserve, a story hour for children of all ages. Be at the Wise Nature Center in Fall Creek July 13th 10AM-11AM. Free for members, fee for non-members, includes a craft or hike.  Registration is not required, but appreciated.

Check out all the events and happening at Beaver Creek Reserve here Events and Programs

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Chippewa Valley Century Ride

Grab the family and take a bike ride though the beautiful Chippewa Valley.  Leinenkugel's Annual Memorial Day Weekend Century Ride is Sunday May 26th.

Pre-register online at Irving Park in Chippewa Falls Sunday 7AM-10AM.  Then head out for 30, 50, 75 or 100 miles.  Get all the information and registration form here Chippewa Valley Century Ride

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Eau Claire Crush

The Eau Claire Crush 2013 football season is ready to begin; their first game versus the River City Rough Riders is April 20th at Carson Park.

Visit their website to buy tickets, see the season schedule and check out the players Eau Claire Crush

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Easter Eggs and More

Easter weekend is here - and if you are looking for an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids or a great meal check out what's happening around the Eau Claire area.

Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday March 30th:

8AM-5PM - Easter Egg Hunt and special activities all day at Down To Earth in Eau Claire.

10AM-11PM - Chippewa Valley Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Boy Scouts at  Carson Park-Pine Pavilion in Eau Claire.
11AM-1PM - Easter Egg Hunt and activities for kids 10 and under at 10th Street Park in Altoona.

11AM-1PM - Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny at Schultz's Country Barn in Eleva. Egg Hunt is at 11AM.

1PM-3PM - Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny at Green Oasis Garden Center in Chippewa Falls. Donations of a food items or money will be accepted for local food pantry.

Also on Saturday the Hope Gospel Mission in Eau Claire will be serving dinner from 5PM-7PM. Enjoy ham, rice pilaf, sweet potatoes, and more. All are welcome.

Easter Sunday, March 31st breakfast will be served at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire from 7:30AM-10AM.

Also on Easter Sunday, there will be a Brunch Buffet from 9:30AM-2PM at Fanny Hill in Eau Claire. Cost is Adults: $19.99/Adults $9.99/kids 5-10 and 4 and under free. Call for reservations (715) 836-8184 or (800) 292-8026.

Have a FREE lunch Easter Sunday 11AM-3:PM at Culver's on Golf Road, Eau Claire. Donations accepted for Hope Gospel Mission and the Salvation Army.

Happy Easter from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Fish Boil

Immaculate Conception School in Eau Claire had been hosting it's 29th Annual Fish Boil this Lenten season, and the last one will be held March 22nd from 4:30PM to 7:30PM.

Dinner includes red potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, onions, mac and cheese, bread, ice cream cup and a beverage, and this final event also includes their famous Clam Chowder! Tickets are $9/Adults and $5/Kids 6-12, 5 and under are free. Carryouts are available.

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RV Show This Weekend

Want to see what's new for RVs this year.  Head over to the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center this weekend for the Combined RV Show.

Thursday February 28th 10AM-8PM, Friday March 1st 10AM-8PM, Saturday March 2nd 10AM-8PM and Sunday March 3rd 10AM-5PM check out over 50 models from several area RV dealers.  Great deals on all RVs, and admission is free for all

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Ice Skating Indoors

A great way to exercise and have fun in the winter is ice skating. But some days it's just so cold outside...

Hobbs Municipal Ice Center in Eau Claire is the answer! Skate indoors, where temperatures are cool, but you won't feel the wind chill!  Check out open skate times and skate events at their website Hobbs Ice Center

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Once the turkey and trimmings are eaten and the games are watched this Thursday, thoughts will be turning to Christmas.

Just a few miles east of Eau Claire you can spend a few hours choosing the perfect evergreen with your family and then chopping it down yourself.  Head over to Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound for hot chocolate or cider, a chat with Santa and Mrs Claus and picking out your tree.  The gift shop has great items too.  The Farm is open 7AM-9PM everyday through December 23th - except Thanksgiving.

Get all the details and directions here Pleasant Valley Tree Farm

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A Spooky Weekend

It's nearly Halloween, and all the ghost and goblins will be out this weekend at many fright filled events.  Please visit the event's website for dates, times, directions and fees.

Schultz's Country Barn Corn Maze schultzscountrybarn.com/Pages/CornMaze.aspx
Halloween Hollow  halloweenholloweauclaire.com
Kid's Club Spook Night  ecsportscenter.com
Halloween Spooktacular Open House  goldsgym.com/gyms/wisconsin/eau-claire/600
Big Band Monster Bash  ECCT.org.
Spooky Hayride and Fun  heartwoodconferencecenter.com
Playin' with Pumpkins  dwntoearth.com
Halloween Party & Costume Contest at Pizza Plus  pizzaplusec.com 
Whiskey's Halloween Spooktacular featuring the Jagerettes  whiskeysgrill.com

And on October 31st  don't miss these events:
10:15AM - 11:15AM Halloween Storytime at the Library
3PM - 5PM Trick or Treating Downtown Eau Claire
5PM - 7:30PM Residential Eau Claire Trick or Treating

Happy Halloween from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls

With autumn in such a hurry this year, why wait to celebrate in October?  Okoberfest is coming to Chippewa Falls September 21st-23rd at the Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds!

Celebrate our German Heritage with Sauerbraten, Bratwursts, Spanferkel, Spatzle, Currywurst, Strudels and of course beer!  There will also be dancing, pumpkin carving, kids games and much more. Check out the schedule of events and a photo gallery here Oktoberfest

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Chippewa Valley Farm City Day

Check out life on a dairy farm!  Saturday September 8th is the 5th Annual Chippewa Valley Farm-City Day from 10AM-3PM at the Sandy Acres Dairy Farm in Elk Mound.

Join the fun in this FREE event and see how a modern dairy farm works.  Enjoy guided wagon tours, a petting zoo, educational displays, kids activities, demonstrations and more. 

Get all the details and directions here farmcityday.com

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Check out the Stars

Spend your weekend stargazing - the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society is hosting Northwoods Starfest 2012 August 17th to 19th at the Beaver Creek Reserve in Fall Creek.

The fun begins on Friday. Registration begins at 5PM, and hot dogs and brats will be available (not included in registration). At 8PM Michael Bakich, Senior Editor of Astronomy Magazine will speak about "Star Death", followed by star gazing at 9:30PM until Midnight.

Saturday there will be a Brunch from 10AM to Noon and also a tour at 10:30AM of the Rock Elm Meteorite Impact Crater for those interested.  A Swap Fest begins at 4PM, dinner at 5:30PM followed by door prizes. Phil Cigan, PhD Candidate New Mexico Tech will speak on Dwarf Galaxies at 8PM, then star gazing from 9:30PM-Midnight.

Sunday there will be Breakfast at 8AM.

For more details, costs and event times check out the CVAS website Northwood Starfest 2012

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Summerfest in Eau Claire

This Saturday is Summerfest 2012; a day of great family fun.

Featured at this year's event are: the Mayo Clinic Health System Kids’ Zone 10AM-6PM, the Festival Foods Strongman Competition 10AM-3PM, Eau Claire Ford Main Stage Entertainment 10AM-10PM, the Burger King Classic Car Show 10AM-4PM, Volume One’s Chalkfest 11AM-7PM, and wrap up the day with Family Night in the Park 6PM-9PM, see a movie and popcorn, then send a lighted lantern down the river.

All the details here Eau Claire's Summerfest

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FATFAR

Celebrate Father's Day with fun on the water! FATFAR - Frenchtown's Annual Tube Float And Regalia - the world's largest one day tubing event, is June 17th Noon to 11PM at Loopy's in Chippewa Falls.

Bring your inner tube, float, canoe, kayak and enjoy a leisurely float down the Chippewa River and end at Loopy's for music, live entertainment and delicious food.  Loopy's has a limited amount of tubes available, so get there early if you need to use one.

Get more details at Loopy's website 723loop.com

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Eat Great Food to Support the United Way

Music and Food will fill the air this weekend!  It's Taste of the Valley to benefit the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire.

Saturday June 2nd is a free concert by LoCash Cowboys. Gates open at 4:30PM. You must have a ticket to attend the concert - you can pick up tickets at County Jam, the Leader-Telegram and the Livery.  See the event flyer here 

Then Sunday June 3rd is the Taste of Valley from 11AM to 5:30PM. Over 50 foods from local restaurants and vendors for you to try.  Lots of great music all day, and a kids entertainment area too.  Shuttle buses will be running from downtown for this event. See the United Way website for details Taste of the Valley

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