See International Wood Carvers at the U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship!
It's a sculpture competition like no other; it's the U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship! You won't want to miss some of the most talented chainsaw carvers from across the world competing in Carson Park. Save the dates for August 10-13, 2023, and see new and returning competitors transform wood stumps into life-like sculptures. See talented artists from Japan, Australia, Ireland, Wales, Brazil, Canada, and all throughout the United States. See the details to purchase your tickets, find a schedule of events, parking information, and more details about the competition! Details »
Things To Do
Experience the first Reverb Music Festival
Eau Claire is welcoming the brand new Reverb Music Festival to the Eau Claire Event District this month! On August 19, 2023, see iconic emo, pop, rock, alternative, and punk bands like All Time Low, The Maine, Mayday Parade, Plain White T's, Charlotte Sands, The Red Jump Suite Apparatus, The Ataris, and more. Take your music festival experience to the next level with camping options at the festival. Visit the link for more information and to purchase your tickets to Reverb! Learn More »
Clearwater Jazz & Art Festival
Get ready to celebrate Eau Claire's jazz and art culture downtown this summer! Come out to the Brewing Projekt on August 26, 2023, for the Clearwater Jazz & Art Festival. Enjoy jazz musicians, visual art pieces, and drinks at the brewery during this free event. Click "Learn More" for more information! Learn More »
Take a day trip to Osseo
It's sweet summertime, and what better place to spend the day than in summer-fun-filled Osseo! Take a short, 20-minute drive south of Eau Claire to Osseo, WI for the ultimate summer day filled with good food, outdoor play, and family fun. Stop at Norske Nook for breakfast and pie, head to Stoney Creek RV Resort for a day at the beach, and grab lunch or dinner at Burly N Bucks or Foster's Fireside on your way home. Visit the link for more ideas to spend a summer day trip in Osseo!
Hit the trails this summer
Eau Claire's trails are calling! Spend a sunny afternoon on the bike trails in Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley. Explore the Chippewa River State Trail running along the Chippewa River, and stop for beer, ice cream, or lunch at Eau Claire's restaurants along the way! If you're looking for an electric group adventure, rent e-bikes from the Local Store and explore the area with speed! Click "Read More" to see a complete list of bike trails in the Eau Claire area to try this summer!
Catch live music in Eau Claire's parks
Here in Eau Claire, summertime is all about outdoor music in the area! Almost every night of the week, you can find live music series in parks around the city. Enjoy country music on Mondays or rock music on Wednesdays in River Prairie, blues music on Tuesdays in Owen Park, and more music genres on Thursdays in Phoenix Park! Check out local food trucks and other vendors at the concert series, and soak in the warm summer evenings at Eau Claire's live music series the rest of this month! Check out the link to view a schedule of each concert series.