EVENTS, STORIES, AND OTHER IMPORTANT TIDBITS FROM CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
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NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
BRANDEN NALL
P U B L I S H E R Nick Meyer
H E R E 'S W H AT 'S I N S I D E
W R I T E R S / E D I T O R S Eric Christenson + Lauren Fisher + Tom Giffey L I S T I N G S James Johonnott C O V E R P H O T O Andrea Paulseth P H O T O S Andrea Paulseth + Lee Butterworth + Marcie Pannell + Sam Boos + Branden Nall D E S I G N Mackenzie Kavanagh + Taylor McCumber
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A D V E R T I S I N G Neil Hodorowski + Chase Kunkel + Kellie Williams + Sydney Willson
HAPPY 150TH, 8
CHIPPEWA FALLS: A TRUE WISCONSIN COMMUNITY
CRAF TING BEVERAGES, 10
HISTORIC HILL, 12
LEGACY COMMUNITY CENTER, 16
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O V E R T H E P A S T F E W D E C A D E S , Chippewa Falls has quietly done what countless other Midwestern towns and cities haven’t: It’s flourished. What’s more, it’s done so on its own terms. Tucked into the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Chippewa Falls has never been content to bank on its small-town charm. Yes, it’s a charming place to live or visit, but it’s so much more. Chippewa Falls is a true community. We love referring to this region as “The Chippewa Valley,” but doing so often hides the individual experiences each city has to offer. Each burg has its own history, its own vibe, and its own path forward. And Chippewa Falls has what many consider to be the area’s most unique sense of self. Few places in the Valley offer the same blend of natural beauty and urban comfort. The people here take pride in their city and in each other. The downtown area alone is one of the Chippewa Valley’s crown jewels, mixing the small town ambience everyone raves about with businesses and experiences exclusive to Chippewa Falls. The signature industries in town – ranging from a historic brewery to modern manufacturers – generate a thriving atmosphere. Chippewa Falls maintains some of the best parks you’re likely to find anywhere, and the city’s beloved annual events pull people together in the best of ways. Through all of this, the idea of a “Wisconsin life” rings clear. Chippewa Falls is a town built amid the woods and the water. This gives it strength, depth, and a touch of adventure. Check it out. See what you find.
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DOUBLE-BARRELLED STRATEGY Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation balances attracting outside investment, g r o w i n g a n d g a r d e n i n g ex i s t i n g b u s i n e s s e s words by T O M G I F F E Y
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conomic development programs can sometimes be described as a shotgun approach: spreading your efforts as far and wide as possible in an attempt to stir up positive economic activity. Charlie Walker, president and CEO of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation, said his agency prefers a different kind of shotgun strategy. “It’s a good ol’ double-barrel approach: Continuing to work on the sense of place and continuing to bring people and capital here,” he said. Ensuring Chippewa County is a good place to work, live, and play is a critical component of 21st century economic development. Long gone are the days of simply chasing smokestacks and luring employers alone. Today, like communities nationwide, Chippewa County is attempting to cater to workers themselves. “Talent goes with quality of place,” Walker said. “It’s no longer just about being close to your market, it’s about being where your talent, your workforce wants to be.” And many workers want to be in a place like Chippewa County: Unlike many counties in the Midwest, Chippewa County continues to gain population. “We live in an area where it’s fun and enjoyable,” Walker said, noting
that public investments have been directed into parks, trails, and other amenities in order to make the Valley a good place to live. “Way before that became a popular trend in the economic development arena, the Chippewa Valley knew that.”
involved the expansion of existing businesses. Last fall, Eau Claire-based OakLeaf Clinics broke ground on a $6 million clinic near Lake Wissota. And Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, which has been in Chippewa Falls since 1971, is in the process of building a new $17 million facility in the Lake Wissota Business Park. Walker pointed to Chippewa County’s efforts to foster EDI’s growth as representative of 80 percent of what the agency does: helping those existing businesses. In this case, creating a new, modern building will help the firm be more efficient and help retain and recruit. “Lately, you’ve seen companies make major investments in their facilities, putting in health clinics to reduce costs, modernizing and upgrading their equipment, but also doing so to attract talent,” he said. “You’re seeing them redesign their lunch rooms, their work stations. All this is being done in part
BUILDING THE FUTURE Considering these assets – combined with a strong Wisconsin work ethic – it’s not a surprise that businesses want to locate in Chippewa County. Consider Fleet Farm, which opened a multimillion-dollar distribution center early last year in the Lake Wissota Business Park. When the project began, Walker said, the company projected it would have 320 employees within five years. But after just a year and a half of operation, they already employ over 400 Chippewa Valley residents, Walker noted with pride. Two other recent projects have
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for talent retention and attraction.” Other big plans may come to fruition in 2019. “We have three projects that are looking at making major investments in Lake Wissota (Business Park),” Walker said. One of them – dubbed Project 1212 – is poised to build a 125,000-square-foot facility that would improve the efficiency of an existing Chippewa Valley company, Walker said. With luck, details of the proposal will be announced by June 1. The 150-plus acres Lake Wissota Business Park, which is on Chippewa Falls’ northeast side, is already roughly half occupied and is filling faster than anticipated, Walker said. With an eye to the future, Chippewa County leaders are in the process of exploring where to create the next new state-ofthe-art business/industrial park.
BEYOND THE VALLEY Ensuring a strong economy for Chippewa County requires looking beyond the region for both investment capital and export markets. The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation is working to do both. The relative strength of the U.S. economy compared with others around the world makes American markets attractive for international investors, and Chippewa County is no exception. “It’s a great opportunity for some existing companies in the Chippewa Valley that are looking
at maybe selling or developing their succession plan to look to overseas investors,” Walker said of foreign direct investment. “We’re saying ‘Hey, maybe you might want to look at selling your business to an overseas company that might be wanting to expand or begin to have a United States presence.’ ” Parts of the Chippewa Valley – including the east side of Chippewa Falls – are also attractive to Opportunity Zone investors. In 2017, the federal government designated certain lowincome census tracts as Opportunity Zones, which are eligible for tax-free investment. Walker said his office has already had 20 “significant discussions” with fund managers considering investing in projects in Chippewa Falls’ Opportunity Zone. These investors are looking at projects ranging from multifamily housing to mixedused facilities, condos, shopping centers, and light manufacturing facilities. Many of the same factors that make the Valley attractive for investors – a good workforce, the region’s proximity to transportation (via rail, air, and even the Great Lakes and Mississippi River) – also make it an attractive base for export businesses. “We’re pushing hard on our existing businesses to help them explore the advantages of exporting,” Walker said. “As the U.S. economy is the strongest economy right now, it’s a great time for them to diversify their sales portfolio and grow their business by selling products and services abroad.” Last year, the Chippewa County EDC received a $75,000 grant from UW-Oshkosh and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to accelerate exports from our region and to expand and increase local entrepreneurs and business owners’ understanding of trade and exporting, as well as their knowledge of key logistics concepts for exports. The grant is part of an overall state export improvement program effort, which helped Wisconsin exports grow 6.1% last year. And while trade with Asia has taken a hit recently, Walker is optimistic that regional agricultural products – particularly specialties such as cheese and liquor – can make inroads overseas. In fact, at its May 10 annual meeting, the Chippewa County EDC gave its Exporter of the Year award to Barron County Cheese. The Chippewa County EDC also has partnered with UW-Stout’s Manufacturing Outreach Center to offer ExporTech, an intense educational program designed to help companies quickly learn the ropes about everything from freight forwarding to exchange rates. The next ExporTech series begins in September. The Chippewa County EDC also
FACING PAGE: T he new Dr ylock Technolog ies headquarters opened in Chippewa County in October. ABOVE: A new OakLeaf Clinic is under cons tr uc tion in Chippewa Falwls . RIGH T: Chippewa County's railroad infrastructure is a key economic asset to the region. has partnered with UW-Stout’s Manufacturing Outreach Center to further promote ExporTech, the only national export assistance program that offers a structured, yet customizable, process that guides companies through every aspect of export growth. The intense educational program is designed to help companies quickly learn the ropes, and at the completion of the program, each company will have developed its own international growth plan and accelerated its export sales process. The next ExporTech series begins in September.
care benefit costs? How do we improve our supply chain? And what do we need to know about cybersecurity?” There are also behind-the-scenes efforts that will pay off in the long run: Consider the effort to obtain the Certified Shovel Ready Designation from Xcel Energy for the Lake Wissota Business Park. This designation gives the site a competitive advantage in attracting new or expanding businesses because much of the groundwork of building on a new site – such as zoning and surveying – has already been completed. As always, the Chippewa County EDC balances fostering existing businesses and attracting new ones. “And
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The work of the Chippewa County EDC’s staff and board members isn’t limited to high-profile groundbreakings and multimillion-dollar investments – it includes the constant work of overseeing programs, meetings, and initiatives that water the economic garden. Consider its peer groups, which connect business leaders to peers who can mentor them. Or the Chippewa County EDC’s networking events. “It’s no longer just ‘Let’s meet,’ ” Walker said of such gatherings. “It’s really intense information sharing. Like, how do we work together to reduce health
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what you’re finding is the Chippewa Valley competes very well,” Walker said. This article was produced in partnership with the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation. To learn more about the EDC and its programs, look for an enhanced version of this article online at VolumeOne. org/ChippewaFalls, or visit the EDC’s website at chippewa-wi.com. You can also find the Chippewa County EDC on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, or reach them by phone at (715) 7237150, via email at info@chippewa-wi. com, or in person at 770 Technology Way in Chippewa Falls.
CELEBRATING A CENTURY & A HALF At 1 5 0, C h i p p e w a Fa l l s i s s t i l l y o u n g e n o u g h t o p a r t y
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he City of Chippewa Falls is preparing to launch into the climax of its sesquicentennial year with a series of parades, performances, and more Aug. 8-10. The Birthday Bash weekend will involve efforts on the part of the Heyde Center, Main Street Chippewa Falls, the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, the Chamber of Commerce, the city, and more to bring on the fun for visitors and residents alike. Now, if the timing of this culmination has you thinking Chippewa Falls is a Leo (astrologically speaking,) think again. The charter granting the community city status was granted March 25, 1869, which would make the once-logging town an Aries, known for leadership, zeal, optimism, and pioneering. Now, planners are just counting down the days to the party, according to Jackie Boos, tourism director at the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce. The new Riverfront Park plays a huge role in the festivities, hosting music by Chippewa Falls native Phil Cook and Them Coulee Boys during one of the nights. “When the Chippewa Riverfront was brought to the forefront, people really got excited about what it could be,” Boos said. It’s the perfect beginning for the stage to host a successful musician from the community for the first big show, she said. The festivities kick off Aug. 8 and 9 at 7:30pm with performances of Today in the Valley, by the Swampers. Local Composer Jerry Way performances original “Swampgrass” ballads amid stories of the region along with a talented crew of Chippewa Valley musicians. Shows will take place at the Heyde Center, with tickets available at cvca.net. It will be the 18th year that the Swampers have opened the Pure Water Days Celebration. On Friday, Aug. 9, the Chippewa Riverfront Park will host the Chippewa Falls Birthday Bash: an evening of music by talented local artists. Food trucks and beer tents will converge on the site to the tunes of Them Coulee Boys, Phil Cook, and more. This free event wraps up the night with a display of shimmering fireworks.
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PURE WAT ER DAYS PAR ADE
The 43rd Annual Pure Water Days celebration kicks into high gear that Saturday, Aug. 10, beginning with the free Pure Water Days Parade at 1pm. The theme this year is “Historic Chippewa Falls.” The route takes floats – and viewers who follow the New Orleans-style band – down to Riverfront Park for an afternoon of food, drink, and festivity. Arts and craft vendors will be on site, along with antique cars. For the kids, there will be balloons, games, inflatables, and more. The EC Kubb Club will also host a Kubb tournament – sign up information is available on their Facebook page. The Northern Wisconsin State Fair will bring on a Pure Water Days Music Celebration at the fairgrounds from 6pm-midnight. Parking is free, and tickets can be purchased at nwsf.com. Tribute band Arch Allies starts off the night,
which will be headlined by a special guest to be announced July 20. Other activities on the 10th include the 3rd Annual Pure Water Days Pickleball Tournament at Buchanan Park and the Leinenkugel’s Pure Water Days Races at YMCA Chippewa Falls. Wrap things up Sunday, Aug. 11,
at the Chippewa Riverfront from 2-6pm for Rockin’ the Chippewa Riverfront. This afternoon of outdoor music features The Jerry Way Band and the Mark Healey & Jim Schuh Duo. For more information about all the fun that will be part of the Chippewa Falls Birthday Bash weekend, visit gochippewafalls.com. The collaborative efforts of the city and its organizations bode well for the next phase in Chippewa Falls development, Boos said. Over the next several decades, she would love to see more attractions find homes in the city, investments in travel infrastructure to give people access to more of the area, and to see Riverfront Park used to its fullest extent. For now, she is looking ahead to the sesquicentennial. “It takes a village to put this together, and that’s what people have stepped up to do,” she said.
“ W E’ V E G ONE THROUG H SOME TOUG H TIMES, W E’ V E G ONE THROUG H SOME FA NTASTIC TIMES. TO ME , (THE SESQUICENTENNI A L) IS THE CHERRY ON TOP OF THE CHOCOL ATE SUNDA E , BECAUSE I H AV E THE OP P ORTUNIT Y TO BE HER E AS W E G O THROUGH THE 150TH.” G R E G H O F F M A N, C H I P P E WA FA L L S M AY O R CHECK OUT CHIPPEWA FALLS 2019
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CRAFTING SOMETHING SPECIAL W h a t e v e r y o u r t a s t e , C h i p p e w a C o u n t y b r e w e r i e s , d i s t i l l e r i e s , a n d w i n e r i e s h av e s o m e t h i n g t o s av o r words by L A U R E N F I S H E R • photo by A N D R E A P A U L S E T H
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hether you’re in the market for a Summer Shandy at the Leinie Lodge or a sip of something stronger from Chippewa River Distillery, Chippewa Falls has got the drink for you. Chippewa has craft beverage creation down to a T; it’s part of the very fiber of the community. Learn more about these makers, all of whom are found along the Chippewa Valley Craft Beverage Trail.
LEINENKUGEL’S
With more than 150 years in the business and 150 full- and part-time employees, it could be said that Leinenkugel’s set the standard for craft beverage culture in Chippewa Falls. Jacob Leinenkugel founded the brewery in 1867 – two years before the city was incorporated! People flock from near and far to enjoy a beer, a view of the river, or a game of cornhole at the Leinie Lodge (124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls). On weekends during the warmer months, Lindsey Everson, the Lodge manager, sees as many as 1,000 people a day come through the tasting room. “As the generations have continued, their love for the beer and the brand and for this place has always been unstoppable,” Everson said. She uses phrases and words like “love” and “work ethic” to refer to Chippewa Falls and the brewing scene. Those themes are reflected in Leinenkugel’s giving initiatives, which range from individual donations to local organizations to funding water restoration projects. The brewery also works to preserve the history of the business in the form of interactive tours, history books, and more.
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windows. The duo grew up in and around Chippewa Falls, and were excited to bring distilling to the area when they saw the city’s efforts to update downtown. They felt most welcomed by the city as they underwent the construction and licensing processes. Stirn believes that welcome was in part because of the great foundation laid by Leinenkugel’s over the decades. Stirn comes from a background in technology, where he says workers can be isolated because of the competitive nature of the business. In the craft beverage industry, however, he finds that the culture is more open and friendly, with makers collaborating and working together to find new flavors. The distribution process is also cooperative, he says. “Part of what we’re here for is to help local restaurants and bars offer local beverages, and further their business,” he said. Now, he and Schneider see the growing presence of alcohol tourism in the region. “We meet people from all over the world in the facility who are traveling to see family, and even just to see the breweries and wineries,” Stirn said.
Founded in March 2016 by Jim Stirn and Kurt Schneider, Chippewa River Distillery & Brewster Bros. Brewing Co. (402 W. River St., Chippewa Falls) overlooks the Chippewa River through big, bright
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AUTUMN HARVEST WINERY & ORCHARD
If drinking from crystal is more your cup of tea, Chippewa County is home to two wineries specializing in locally grown and fermented wines. John and Marykay McIlquham opened Autumn Harvest (19947 County Hwy. J, Chippewa Falls), in the summer of 2004. Their family had tended the orchard since 1924. Now, the business has moved into the hands of Chad and Jean McIlquham, who oversee the making of 13 different wines and cider beverages. Autumn Harvest frequently hosts live music and wine tastings throughout the summer season. “I think we’re all jumping on the craft beverage train,” Jean said. She also sees the local scene as one that thrives through cooperation. With the Craft Beverage Trail entering its second season, offering incentives for people to try out all the breweries, distilleries, and wineries the Valley has to offer, it’s clear that diversity feeds the culture. “For a long time there was really not a lot of options – the more the merrier!” Jean said. “People like to see things start and
finish in the same place,” she went on. At Autumn Harvest, visitors can see the apple tree their beverage came from and meet the family members who helped harvest, bottle, and stock the wines.
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The same is true at River Bend Vineyard & Winery (10439 33rd Ave., Chippewa Falls), which Al and Donna Sachs opened just a few years later in 2009. “The vineyard surrounds the tasting room, and for some people that’s so unusual,” Donna said. She and Al moved to Chippewa Falls from the Twin Cities, far removed from the agricultural component of food and beverage. “We’ve always said we’re not just selling people a bottle of wine, or a bottle of vodka; we’re giving people an experience,” she continued. That experience is the visit, not only to the tasting room, but to the region. The sense of place that comes along with buying an entirely locally sourced beverage, she says, ties the taste to a time and place that’s uniquely Chippewa Falls, from the geography to the people. Fulfilling the duties of a vineyard, winery, and distillery is hard work, but finding people with strong work ethic has never been a challenge for the Sachs. It’s tied with the history of Chippewa Falls as an agricultural community. When all those components come together into a great experience at a tasting room – especially with three of those four rooms popping up in the past 20 years or so – it says something about the region. “This town is so much more than just a town now,” Donna said.
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Leinenkugel’s, Chippewa River Distillery, Brewster Bros. Brewing Co., Autumn Harvest Winery & Orchard, and River Bend Vineyard & Winery are all participating in the 2019 Chippewa Valley Craft Beverage Trail. For information about beverage tastings, events, and how to win prizes by visiting local craft beverage makers, visit chippewavalleytrailguide.com. LEE BUTTERWORTH (TOP), MARCIE PANNELL (BOTTOM)
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HISTORIC HILL We s t H i l l n e i g h b o r h o o d m ay r e c e i v e n a t i o n a l h i s t o r i c a l d e s i g n a t i o n words by T O M G I F F E Y • photo by A N D R E A P A U L S E T H
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erched high above downtown Chippewa Falls, the treelined streets of the West Hill neighborhood are dotted with picturesque homes dating as far back as the 1870s. Among them is the Cook-Rutledge Mansion, a High Victorian Italianate jewel built during the lumber boom of the 1880s. The neighborhood is an historic district in everything but name, and that could change in the near future: The Wisconsin Historical Society is considering applying to put the West Hill Residential Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. With the help of the Chippewa County Historical Society, the Wisconsin Historical Society held a community meeting last month to discuss the proposal, which was attended by about 60 residents. Public feedback on the plan to create the district was virtually unanimous, said Joe DeRose, survey historian with the Wisconsin Historical Society. DeRose said the West Hill neighborhood is under consideration as a historic district because of its coherent concentration of buildings with architectural styles ranging from the 1870s to the 1930s. “When you walk into this neighborhood, you have a sense almost that you’re walking back in time,” DeRose said. “You have a sense of what Chippewa Falls was like in the
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1930s. The scale, the massing, the materials, were all there at that point in time.” Jim Schuh of the Chippewa County Historical Society said the potential district was identified in a survey conducted in 1985, but its creation was never pursued. However, the Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 505 W. Grand Ave., has been on the National Register since 1974, and a portion of downtown was designated the Bridge Street Commercial Historical District in 1994. The National Register of Historic Places is largely an honorific program, not a regulatory one, DeRose said. While property owners sometimes think being on the National Register will prevent them from modifying their buildings, that is not the case, he said. Such restrictions are usually put in
place by local landmark commissions – and, unlike the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls doesn’t have a landmarks commission. So what does it mean to receive National Register status? According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, owners may be eligible for state or federal tax credits to rehabilitate listed properties. In fact, in recent years DeRose said he’s received inquiries from several property owners about the potential for such tax credits. And, while listing doesn’t require property owners to maintain or restore their properties (they can even demolish them if they wish), “listing a property in the registers does trigger state and federal preservation laws that require federal, state, and local government agencies to take into consideration the effect of their plans
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or projects on the listed property,” the Wisconsin Historical Society says. The process of being added to the National Register requires several steps. If the Wisconsin Historical Society decides to pursue a listing for the West Hill neighborhood, it will hire a consultant to prepare the nomination paperwork, DeRose said. That application will go before the state Historic Preservation Review Board, a commission appointed by the governor that meets quarterly. It it clears that hurdle, it is forwarded to the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., which makes the final determination. The entire process can take as much as a year and a half. That may seem like a long time, but it’s nothing compared with the city’s – and the West Hill’s – long history.
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STEPPING UP TO SERVE Legacy Community Center supports locals with hot meals, charitable resources words by L A U R E N F I S H E R • photo by A N D R E A P A U L S E T H
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n May, the Legacy Community Center in Chippewa Falls received a ton of corn on the cob – literally more than 2,000 pounds – as a donation. Almeada Sullivan, the meal coordinator at Agnes’ Table, expected 10 boxes; the organization received more than 40. When they arrived on Friday, the center’s busiest delivery day, Executive Director Rebecca Al-awdi took it in stride, hauling box after box of the stuff into the kitchen and the food closet, and reaching out to other local support organizations to find homes for the excess. The Legacy Community Center officially opened its doors at 26 W. Grand Ave. in Chippewa Falls in August 2018. It’s a small office space from which Al-awdi and six core volunteers provide intake and social support services to people of all ages, in all economic situations, and from anywhere. All of the services the center provides – including a clothing closet, a food closet, a meeting space, and resource connections – are absolutely free to anyone, no questions asked. Right next door in the same building, Agnes’ Table provides one free meal, and a place to socialize and stay out of the weather, every weekday to the community. “Anybody can walk in off the street and find out anything they want to know about the nonprofits in the area, and they can get their basic needs met at the same time,” Al-awdi said. On breakfast days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), Agnes’ Table guests play cards and sip coffee in the booths before heading up to grab a bite to eat from the continental-style breakfast buffet. Thanks to partnerships with Walmart, the Chippewa Falls Farmers Market, Fleet Farm, and more, they are able to provide the occasional steak or salmon supper. The venue looks so much like a normal restaurant that occasionally, diners ask for the check only to realize for the first time that anyone can have a meal for free. “We make meals because it’s hard to cook in a tent, or a car, or hotel even,” Sullivan said. But it’s also about providing a place for people to get out of the hot summer days or cold winter mornings, and a place to spend time with others. Agnes’ Table hosts monthly bingo games and cookie-decorating sessions where people of all ages come together. In April alone, the restaurant served more than 1,200 meals. Sullivan estimates that this represents about 150-200 individuals, however it’s more difficult to track that num-
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ber. She knows most visitors by name, and during her three years working for the organization, she has watched several kids graduate from coming by with their parents to walking over on their own to grab a meal. The Legacy Center itself is home to a reception area, the food closet, a clothing closet, meeting rooms, and more. The entire operation runs out of about 2,200 square feet – that’s why Al-awdi calls it a food “closet” instead of a pantry. The Center provides about 1,200 pounds of food every week to 25-50 families. They are the only pantry in the county open on Saturdays, which means it’s the busiest day of the week. Anyone can use the meeting space, which can be set up for conference-style meetings or interactive circles. They display digital flyers for local events and support services on a large screen. The clothing closet provides free clothing for
adults preparing for interviews or for changes in the season. In the front of the building is an area where objects such as small furnishings and home goods are available. A small corner in one office is dedicated to trinkets, small statues, and decorations; kids can stop by and pick up free gifts for their loved ones for any occasion, and staff will help them wrap up the treasures. For visitors in need of more specific assistance, the Legacy Center serves as a great starting point. “Our intake and referral process allows us to not only know all the different agencies in town, but also get people connected with them rather than them having to find it themselves,” Al-awdi said. She knows from experience that it can be frustrating finding the right agency to provide a service. People can sometimes be shuffled from agency to agency, only to give up when things seem
“A N Y B O DY CA N WA L K I N O F F T H E S T R E E T A N D F I N D O U T A N Y T H I N G T H E Y WA N T T O KNOW ABOUT THE NONPROFITS IN THE A R E A , A N D T H E Y CA N G E T T H E I R B AS I C N E E D S M E T AT T H E SA M E T I M E ,” R E B E C C A A L -AW D I , EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEGACY COMMUNITY CENTER
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hopeless. The center’s intake program takes the guesswork out of the process. “Everybody knows that if they’ve got someone they don’t know how to answer a question for, they send them to us,” Al-awdi said. More than 80 organizations volunteer time and money to Agnes’ Table to feed the community, and countless more volunteers, businesses, churches, and individuals bring in a steady supply of food and donations. “We had volunteers coming out of the woodwork,” Al-awdi said. “Everybody wanted to get involved. … You know you’re doing something right because the community backs you.” Al-awdi and Sullivan do their best to cooperate with other area organizations to provide the most comprehensive services they can. When there’s excess – the Legacy Center recently received more than 4,000 boxes of cereal as a donation – they reach out to other pantries and meal services to share the wealth. “We all have to support each other,” Sullivan said. Al-awdi pitched in: “No one should have to work harder; we should all just be working together.” The Legacy Center is open 8am2:30pm Monday through Thursday, 8am1:30pm on Friday, and 10am-noon on Saturday. Agnes’ Table is open for breakfast Mondays and Wednesdays from 7am-noon and Fridays 8am-noon. Supper is served Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, with the building open from 2-7pm. More information is available online at legacycommunitycenter.org.
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n Memorial Day in 2018, five bridges in Chippewa Falls were dedicated in honor of all five military service branches. The bridges, now called the Chippewa Falls Memorial Bridges – including the bridge on Central Street, which is dedicated to the U.S. Army; the bridge on Grand Avenue, which is dedicated to the U.S. Air Force; the bridge on Columbia Street, which is dedicated to the U.S. Navy; the bridge on Jefferson Avenue, which is dedicated to the U.S. Marines; and the bridge on Bridgewater Avenue, which is dedicated to the U.S. Coast Guard – honor all who have served. Chippewa Falls native Scott Sullivan, who comes from a military family, spearheaded the dedication of the bridges. “After touring many military museums across the country, and particularly the WWII museum in New Orleans and the Battleship USS Alabama in Mobile, Alabama, it sparked my interest to get this done for our city,” Sullivan said. He felt if other cities and states were dedicating bridges to their military history, he would like to do the same for his hometown. Sullivan initially proposed the bridge project
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to the Chippewa Falls City Council, which recommended that he work with the Patriotic Council and the Chippewa County Veteran’s Services Office. The project was primarily citizen-funded, and also received a $1,500 donation from the Chippewa Falls Elks Lodge. The City of Chippewa Falls donated the labor to hang the signs. Sullivan noted that Chippewa Falls has a rich military history, and that 5% of all Medal of Honor recipients and three generals from the State of Wisconsin hail from Chippewa Falls. The U.S. Army Bridge on Central Street specifically honors Medal of Honor Recipients Pvt. Richard H. Cosgriff, who served in the Civil War; Pvt. Horace Ellis, who served in the Civil War; and Sgt. Charles E. Mower, who served in World War II. It also honors Maj. Gen. Irving J. Carr, who served in the Philippines and in World War I. The U.S. Air Force Bridge on Grand Avenue specifically honors Brig. Gen. Dennis B. Sullivan, who served in Korea and in the Vietnam War; and Maj. Gen. James J. LeCleir, who served in the Vietnam War. Notably, Brig. Gen. Sullivan is Scott Sullivan’s uncle. Additional honoree names will be added in the future.
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SEVENTEEN CAN’T-MISS CHIPPEWA FALLS EVENTS Get these gatherings on your calendar pronto compiled by V 1 S T A F F • photos by A N D R E A P A U L S E T H
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n Chippewa Falls, the calendar is filled to the brim with annual events, celebrations, and more! Here’s a compilation of 16 can’t-miss happenings over the next 12 months, including a 150th-birthday bash, family-friendly fairs, celebrations of the city’s brewing heritage, and the best Christmas festivities in the Valley. Through all four seasons, there are plenty of opportunities to eat, drink, and be merry in Chippewa Falls, so get these events on your calendar.
1 6TH ANNUAL LEINEN K U G E L F A M I LY RE U N I O N • Saturday, June 15, 9am-4pm • Leinie Lodge & Brewery, 124 E. Elm St. • (888) 534-6437 • leinie.com • After more than 150 years in the business, the brewery founded by Jacob Leinenkugel has built a big family, encompassing real-life relatives as well as those whose ties come via their well-loved ales, lagers, and shandys. The Family Reunion will include food, meet-and-greets, giveaways, tours, live music by the Big Deeks, and commemorative merchandise. Oh, and beer!
FATFAR ( AKA FRENC H T O W N A N N U A L T U BE F LO AT A N D REGAT TA) • Sunday, June 23 • on the Chippewa
River • Billed as the “world’s largest tubing and float event,” the organized chaos that is FATFAR begins at noon. Expect a relaxing afternoon floating down the river in your favorite inflatable and/ or homemade watercraft. Loopy’s Grill & Saloon (10691 County Highway X) will have food and entertainment all day, including tube rentals. Starting at 10am, a free shuttle will run continuously between Loopy’s, the city boat landing, and the Lake Hallie Sportsman’s Club. Must be 21.
NO RTHWO O DS BLUES F E S T I VA L • Friday-Saturday,
June 21-22 • Chippewa Riverfront Park, 20 S. Bridge St. • (715) 558-1679 • northwoodsbluesfest.com • The mighty Chippewa River will serve as the scenic backdrop for this year’s Northwoods Blues Festival, which has relocated to the new Chippewa Riverfront Park from its previous home at the Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds. This year’s performers include Howard “Guitar” Luedtke, Joanna Conner, Bernard Allison, Lindsay Beaver, Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien, Savoy Brown, and may more. And after the music in the part shuts down for the night, the party will continue into the wee hours with an afterglow party at Loopy’s Grill & Saloon until 1am!
CO UNTRY FEST • Thursday-Saturday, June 27-29 •
Country Fest Grounds, 24447 County Highway S, Cadott • countryfest.com • (800) 326-3378 • What better place to enjoy a weekend full of the top talent in country music than in the Chippewa County countryside? This year’s Country Fest will draw thousands of fans for what’s billed as the largest three-day country music and camping event in the U.S. of A. Headliners this year include Luke Bryan, Sugarland, and Little Big Town, plus dozens more stars and up-and-comers. Three-day ticket-holders also get to see a pre-show kickoff on Wednesday, June 26. For full info on lineups, camping, ticketing, and seating options, visit countryfest.com.
NO RTHERN WISCO NSI N S TAT E F A I R • Wednesday-
Sunday, July 10-14 • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St. • (715) 723-2861 • nwsfa. com • When the July heat arrives, head up to the fairgrounds for the state fair, where carnival rides, farm animals, and cotton candy are all a part of
what has been a quintessential summertime experience in Chippewa Falls since the 1897. There’s top-tier entertainment too: This year’s main stage lineup includes Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Hairball, and the Roots & Boots Tour featuring country stars Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin.
P U R E W ATER D AY S P AR AD E AND R IV ERFEST • Saturday,
Aug. 10 • Downtown Chippewa Falls • Parade at 1pm, RiverFest 2-8pm, Music Celebration 6pm-midnight • gochippewafalls.com/events/chippewafalls_150 • Chippewa Falls’ annual Pure Water Days Parade and RiverFest will be boosted to the next level this summer as part of the city’s 150th birthday celebration. Enjoy a downtown parade featuring more than 70 floats (this year’s theme is “History of Chippewa Falls”), then bring the family down to Riverfront Park for the free RiverFest gathering with live music, food trucks, a Leinenkugel’s beer tent, giant inflatables, kids games, arts and crafts vendors, antiques, a kubb tournament, and much more! End the day at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds with the Pure Water Days Music Celebration from 6pm-midnight. Performers include Arch Allies and a special guest headliner who will be announced July 20. (Tickets for the music are $20; go to nwsfa.com for details.)
RO C K F EST • Thursday-Saturday, July 18-20 • Rock
Fest Grounds, 24447 County Highway S, Cadott • rock-fest.com • (800) 326-3378 • For more than a quarter century, the festival grounds outside Cadott have roared to life each summer with the Valley’s favorite rockstravaganza: Rock Fest! Let it all hang out for three days of mayhem with headlines Evanescence, Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, and Marilyn Manson, plus dozens more. Three-day ticket-holders can also rock out at the Wednesday Night Bonus Bash featuring Jackyl, Stryper, and more! Get the total scoop of the fest experience – including tickets, camping, and complete lineups – at rock-fest.com.
1 0 TH ANNU AL B IG R IG TR U CK SHOW • Friday-Sunday,
O N E F EST • Saturday-Sunday, July 26-28 • Northern
Aug. 16-18 • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St. • (715) 832-6666 • eauclairebigrigtruckshow.com • Don’t let the name fool you: The Big Rig Truck Show now calls Chippewa Falls home, and on the third weekend of August the fairgrounds will be nirvana for truck lovers of all ages. The show features over-the-road semi-trucks from across the United States and Canada, many of which will take part in a dazzling parade through town at 9pm Friday and a light show beginning at dusk Saturday. You’ll also find a demolition derby, military and law enforcement vehicles, antique trucks, free rides, a beer garden, food and vendors, outdoor exhibitors, live music, a kids zone, and more diesel-driving action.
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St. • onefest.com • (715) 379-3742 • OneFest, a Christian music festival now in its second year, will include live music, inspiring messages, family activities, youth entertainment, and ministry showcases. Main-stage headliners include top Christian musicians such as Newsboys, Francesca Battistelli, Carrollton, Tru-Serva, and a (heavenly) host of others. Sunday will include a worship service as well as yet-to-beannounced main-stage performances.
S E SQ U ICENTE NNIAL B IR THD AY B ASH W EEK E ND •
Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 8-11 • various locations • gochippewafalls.com/events/chippewafalls_150 • When you hit the big One-Five-Oh, you’re entitled to a big party! The folks in Chippewa Falls are pulling out all the stops for their sesquicentennial this summer with four days of celebration that begin with a new musical production – “Today in the Valley” – written by Jerry Way and performed by his band, the Swampers. The show runs at 7:30pm Thursday and Friday, Aug. 8-9, at the Heyde Center for the Arts (see cvca.net for ticket information). On Friday, Riverfront Park will host the free CF Birthday Bash from 4-10:30pm, with beer tents, food trucks, music, and more! Them Coulee Boys will perform at 5pm, followed by hometown hero Phil Cook at 8pm, and fireworks at 10:15pm. The party continues on Saturday, Aug. 10, with the 43rd Annual Pure Water Days followed by Riverfest (see below for details on those celebrations). The long weekend will close out on Sunday, Aug. 11, with Rockin’ the Chippewa Riverfront, a free concert from 2-6pm in the Riverfront Park amphitheater showcasing the Jerry Way Band and The Mark Healey & Jim Schuh Duo. These local musicians will offer a danceable mix of tunes from the 1930s to today.
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W ISC O NSIN G AM E F EST • Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 7-8 •
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St. • wigamefest.com • (715) 579-7127 • What better way to celebrate the Chippewa Valley’s hunting and fishing traditions than with Wisconsin Game Fest, which will fill four buildings and 50 outdoor acres at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in early September. Spend the weekend checking out live trophy deer and diving dog demonstrations, meeting hunting and fishing guides and outfitters, trying their hand at bowfishing, and exploring seminars, retail booths, a petting zoo, beer garden, and much more.
L AK E HAL L IE F O O D F E ST • Saturday, Sept. 14, 10am-
6pm • Peace Memorial Park, Business Highway 53 and 27th Avenue, Lake Hallie • The Village of Lake Hallie and Helping Hands for Hope, which holds events for local nonprofits, will host the Third Annual Lake Hallie Food Fest. Come with an appetite, because Peace Memorial Park will be filled with food trucks – as well as live music, games,
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and plenty of family fun like bounce houses, face painting, and crafts. A portion of the proceeds from this delicious day will go to the Lake Hallie Police Department K-9 unit and to Peace Memorial Park itself.
17 TH A N N UA L OKTOBERFEST • Sept. 20-22 • Northern
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St. • gochippewafalls.com/events/oktoberfest • What’s autumn in Wisconsin without a beer, a brat, and some oom-pahpah-ing? Celebrate our state’s German heritage at Chippewa Falls’ annual Octoberfest, which begins with a Golden Keg procession from the Leinenkugel brewery and the naming of the Festmeister and Festmeisterin, who preside over the festivities. What follows is three days of music, dancing, food, and fun, from a sheepshead tournament to beer stein-holding competitions. Put on your lederhosen and Viel Spaß!
IRV IN E PA RK CH RISTM AS V ILL A GE • Nov. 28-Jan. 1 •
Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • open daily 7am-9:30pm and until midnight on Christmas Eve • More than 100,000 LED lights create a Christmas fantasyland with larger-than-life scenes representing holiday tales and Chippewa Falls’ early history with a Victorian sensibility. Christmas Village has been dazzling park visitors for more than a quarter century.
SA N TA ’ S A RRIV A L & SA N TA ’ S H OUSE • Santa’s Arrival:
10am Friday, Nov. 29 • BMO Harris Bank parking lot, 411 N. Bridge St. • Santa’s House: 11am-3pm, Nov. 2930, and Dec. 7, 14, and 22 • Rutledge Charity Building, 404 N. Bridge St. • chippewafallsmainst.org • Get in the Christmas spirit with Mrs. Claus, Christmas elves, and St. Nick himself. Make sure you’re on the Nice List this year! A special ornament is available for the kiddies as they’re waiting for Santa, and don’t forget to bring your Christmas list for the jolly old elf before he heads back to the North Pole to pack his sleigh.
BRIDGE TO WON DERL A N D PA RA DE • Saturday, Dec. 7,
6pm • downtown Chippewa Falls • chippewafallsmainst.org • Continue the Christmas tradition with the 31th Annual Bridge to Wonderland Parade. The parade features more than 50 floats trimmed with lights, music, and all manner of holiday magic. Bundle up for the winter celebration as the night is illuminated with Christmas spirit. When the parade is finished, make your way down to Riverfront Park for campfires, s’mores, free hot chocolate, and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
SPRIN GFEST 2020 • April or May • Northern
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St. • springfestchippewafalls.com • Held each year at the end of April, SpringFest helps visitors shake off the winter cobwebs with family fun, music, and events, including a kubb championship, the SpringFest run/walk, and much more.
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CRUISE IN SUMMER S E RI E S C A R S H O W S May. 18, 4-8pm;
Jun. 15, 5-8pm; Jul. 20, 5-8pm; Aug. 10, 2-6pm • Chippewa Falls Main Street downtown, 514 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • Free to public and vehicle owners • All Ages • (715) 723-6661 • teri@cfms.us • chippewafallsmainst.org Vintage, Muscle, Classic, Rat Rod and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate in and attend our Annual Cruise In 2019 Summer Series Car Shows! Check out unique shops and restaurants including Olson’s Ice Cream and Chippewa Candy Shop for special treats. Don’t forget the DJ Music by John Davies.
LEINENKUG EL’S CHIPPE W A VA LLE Y C E N T U RY RI D E May.
26, 7am-5pm • Irvine Park Main Pavilion, Chippewa Falls • $35 registration, $45 after 5/10, $50 after 5/24, family rates available • All Ages • questions@chippewavalleyride.us • chippewavalleyride.us Our courses includes a 35, 50, 75, or 100 mile option all on blacktop roads. The entry fee covers 4 rest stops, water stops, support vehicles and a meal featuring brats, soda and Leinenkugel’s beer. Riders can register and check in from 7am-10am and immediately start the Ride.
JUNE DAIRY DAY DINN E R Jun. 19, 5-8:30pm • Northern
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • $6 • Since 1970, the Chamber has celebrated the continued success of local farmers with a Farmer Appreciation Dinner. The whole community is invited to enjoy us at the fairgrounds for a great grilled chicken dinner with live entertainment.
AUTUMN HARVEST W I N E RY 1 5T H A N N I VE RS A RY C U S T O M E R APPRECIATIO N DAY Jul. 27, 11am-6pm • Autumn Harvest Winery, 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • (715) 215-2496 • autumnharvestwinery.com The whole family is invited to enjoy food from the Hambulance food truck. Blaeser Farms will be selling their quality local meets, and their animals will be present for a petting zoo. Wine, cheese, and snacks are available for purchase. Feel free to bring a chair. No beverage carry-in.
UNITED WAY CO MMU N I T Y BLO C K P A RT Y Early September,
11am-5pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • chippewafalls-wi.gov An afternoon of fun for all ages. Games and activities, great prizes, comedy acts, musical entertainment, and food will be throughout Irvine Park. There will be great opportunities to engage with local nonprofits and receive free services that promote a good quality of life.
THE O Z RUN Oct. 12, 8am-1pm • Northern Wisconsin
State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • Varies per race • All Ages • (715) 457-5331 • info@ theozrun.com • theozrun.com The Oz Run is a family friendly race event including a half marathon, 5K, and Munchin Mile. A party in Emerald City will follow the race with live music, a petting zoo, food, and other activities.
CHIPPEWA FALLS ANT I QU E S H O W & S A LE Oct. 20-21 •
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • $5 • (715) 617-4310 Featuring members of the Northern Wisconsin Antique Dealers Association and guests. Selling quality antiques and collectibles. Call for more information.
PAINT THE TO WN PIN K October • Downtown Chippewa
Falls, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org Head downtown to enjoy food, wine, live music, sales, drawings, freebies, a car show, a silent auction, photo ops, and more. Health specialists from Marshfield Clinic will be onsite with free information and demonstrations in support of breast cancer awareness.
4 9TH ANNUAL FRIG ID 8 A N D T H E RM A L 3 Will be held in
early December • Our Saviours Lutheran Church, 1300 Mansfield St., Chippewa Falls • indianheadtc.org An eight-mile and three-mile run. Through the open fields, rolling hills, and dairy farms west of Chippewa Falls. Each participant receives a long sleeve shirt. There will be several prizes, food, beverages, and
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C H I P P E W A F AL L S HIG H SCHO O L J AZ Z J AM Usually held
second Friday in February • Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Adults $7, Seniors $6, Youth $4 • All Ages • cvca.net This is the annual big band dance put on by the Chi-Hi Jazz Department of the Chippewa Falls Senior High School as a fundraiser for the Chippewa Falls High School Music Department. The dance features classic and modern big band music by the Chi-Hi student and alumni jazz ensembles.
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ally held the second Saturday in February • Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls • $25 per ticket • All Ages • 715-836-3377 • jigsup.org Weigh-in locations at Lake Wissota area eateries. Over $80,000 in cash prizes. In 2019, the prize for catching and registering the tagged fish was a Ford F150. Raffle prizes.
A N NU AL M ID - W INTER M AR D I G R AS Usually held the sec-
ond Saturday in February • McDonell Area Catholic High School, 1316 Bel Air Blvd., Chippewa Falls • $140 Two Person Dinner and Raffle Package • 21+ • 715.723.0538 • mcdonellareacatholicschools.org Fundraising event with Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra, delicious dinner, casino style and carnival games, cash raffle, and prizes throughout the night. Purchase tickets online by Feb. 5th. Raffle tickets and other dinner packages available. Costumes welcome!
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Late February • Downtown Chippewa Falls, • (715) 723-6661 • chippewafallsmainst.org Head downtown for an evening filled with fashion, positive energy, heart health, and a scavenger hunt. Browse the sales and specials in over 30 businesses. Drawings and giveaways, food and refreshments, free blood pressure screenings, and information from HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital health professionals.
C H I L LY CHIP P E W A 1 M / 5 K Usually held the first Satur-
day in March • Chippewa Falls Senior High School, 735 Terrill St., Chippewa Falls • $20 before race day, $25 day of race, $60 immediate families • sites.google. com Run one or both races. The 5k begins at 10am and the one mile begins at 11am. The races are chip timed by Chicken Chased Timing. Pick up packets as soon as 8:30am. Awards held 11:30am. Complementary chili served inside the school following the race.
S TAM P E D E ANNU AL P EO - STAM P ING AND SC R AP B O O K ING E X P O Usually held the third Saturday in March • Eagle’s Club, 2588 Hallie Rd., Chippewa Falls • $4 • Featuring Make & Takes, Demonstrations, Stamps, Embellishments, Scrap booking ideas, Inks & Papers. Enter the 2017 Stampede card contest. This year’s theme is “Monochromatic”. Meet creative expert Barb Pladziewicz. Experience the Card Buffet. Door prizes awarded throughout the day. 10+ exhibitors.
C H I P P E W A F AL L S D O W NTO W N E AR TH D AY C L E ANU P Held
on Earth Day • Harmony Courtyard, 219 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • chippewafallsmainst.org Join 150+ volunteers to clean up downtown. Preregister online or at Harmony Courtyard the day of the event. All supplies will be provided for the cleanup. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last). Central Lutheran Church (28 E. Columbia St.) also provides a free breakfast before the cleanup for volunteers and the community.
A N NU AL NO R THW EST B E ER F E ST Usually held the last
Saturday in April • Chippewa Area Ice Arena, 839 First Ave., Chippewa Falls • $40 • 21+ • Sponsored by Gordy’s Valley Spirits and the Chippewa Falls Hockey Association. Come try over 100 different craft beers.
A N NU AL “ THE P AST P ASSED HE R E” L IV ING HISTO R Y E VENT Usually held mid-May • Allen Park, S. Bridge St.,
Chippewa Falls • $3 or $10 Family; FREE for 5 or younger • All Ages • facebook.com Experience the 1700s and 1800s through living history in authentic fur trade camps, and a mobile lumbering museum. Hands-on activities and games. Blacksmith, porcupine quill artist, beading and weaving artists, and more. Shop trader’s row for oldfashioned toys, furs, leather goods, and clothing. Rustic food, root beer floats, popcorn, and rock candy.
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SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES Looking to catch some tunes outside during the dog days of summer? Check out these great outdoor music opportunities in Chippewa Falls.
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AU TU M N HAR V E ST C O NC E R T SATURDAYS Saturdays in
summer, 2-5pm • Autumn Harvest Winery, 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • 715720-1663 • Head to Autumn Harvest Winery for an afternoon of live music. Wine, cheese, and snacks available for purchase. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket for this outdoor event. No beverage carry-in allowed.
R IV ER F R O NT SU M M E R C O NC E R T S ERIES Jun. 16, 6-8pm;
Jun. 23, 6-8pm; Jun. 30, 6-8pm; Jul. 14, 6-8pm; Jul. 21, 6-8pm; Jul. 28, 6-8pm • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • facebook. com/chippewafallsmainstreet The inaugural season of this new concert series will be hosted on Chippewa Falls’ new Riverfront Park. Featured bands and musicians include Dawn Marie, Sean Jordan, Joyann Parker, the Old Soul Society, and more.
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LY R A - R U SSIAN V O CAL E NSE M B LE May. 17, 7:30-9pm
• The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Tickets: adults $10, seniors $9, youth $4 • All Ages • (715) 726-9000 • onlineeventsposting@ gmail.com • cvca.net/events/lyra A concert of Russian folk songs and the beautiful chants of the Russian Orthodox Church. The members of this vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia are all professional musicians who perform in the city’s churches and musical theaters.
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Jun. 5, 2-3:30pm, 7-8:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE will donation • All Ages • (715) 726-9000 • CVCA@ CVCA.net • cvca.net Enjoy the historical musical comedy on the Heyde Center’s big screen, seated at a table with popcorn and beverage in hand. Presented as part of the year-long Chippewa Falls Sesquicentennial celebration.
A TR IB U TE TO THE M U SIC O F J O HN DEN V ER Jun. 12,
5:30-8pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Dinner and Show Tickets: $34 adults, $33 seniors • All Ages • (715) 726-9000 • onlineeventsposting@gmail.com • cvca.net Layne Yost’s tribute faithfully play homage to the music of John Denver. Yost captures the simple soul of Denver’s music through guitar, woven within the music are stories that give insight into Denver’s life and legacy. Cash Bar at 5:00 pm, Dinner at 5:30 pm, Show at 6:30pm.
P IO NEER S AT THE F AL L S: THE C HIPPEWA FA LLS SA GA SCR IP T & SO NG S BY J ER R Y W AY Jun. 13, noon-2:30pm •
The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Lunch and Show Tickets: $34 adults, $33 seniors • All Ages • (715) 726-9000 • onlineeventsposting@gmail.com • cvca.net The story of early Chippewa Falls is told in word, song and projected visuals at the historic Heyde Center for the Arts by balladeer Jerry Way. You will be treated to a relaxing journey to Chippewa Falls of yesteryear of this dramatic one-man show.
Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $21 adults, $19 seniors, $15 youth • cvca.net The History of Rock n’ Roll Show is a tribute to the musical legends of Rock n’ Roll starting with an uncanny portrayal of the late Buddy Holly, then moving on to pay tribute to other legends including Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson, Chuck Berry, and many more.
BUCKETS A N D TA P SH OES Sep. 28, 7:30pm • The Heyde
Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $18 adults, $17 seniors, $9 youth • cvca.net A high-energy blend of music, dance and drumming from the streets of Minneapolis to venues around the globe. These multi-talented performers will take you on a rhythmic journey using percussion instruments including tap shoes, found objects, drums, and buckets.
SON GBL AST Oct. 4, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the
Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $18 adults, $17 seniors, $9 youth • cvca.net Two dueling guitars delivering a fast-paced, audience-interactive experience with a non-stop stream of great sing-along songs and big comedy. Come enjoy a night of great songs, impersonations of pop, country and rock & roll icons – complete with costume changes, and lots of laughs.
IA N ASH Oct. 5, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the
Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $15 adults, $14 seniors, $8 youth • cvca.net Ian Ash is no stranger to the local music community in Wisconsin, but lately he has found a new direction that embodies the nostalgia of rock and roll, the quirkiness of indie pop, and the drive of garage bands everywhere with lyrics reminiscing about everyday things we may take for granted.
TH E CURIOUS IN CIDEN T OF TH E DOG IN TH E N IGH T-TIM E
Oct. 11, 7:30pm; Oct. 12, 7:30pm; Oct. 13, 2pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $15 adults, $14 seniors, $8 youth • cvca. net Based on Mark Haddon’s best-selling 2003 novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling and heartwarming adventure story featuring an unforgettable young hero.
GREG GILBERTSON A N D SUE ORFIELD Oct. 18, 7:30pm •
The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $15 adults, $14 seniors, $7 youth • All Ages • cvca.net Saxophonist Sue Orfield and guitarist/ songwriter Greg Gilbertson put on an evening of music that is both homegrown and world-class, filled with improvisation and original music by each artist that has been specially arranged for this duo.
COUN TRY CL ASSICS Oct. 19, 7:30pm • The Heyde
Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $18 adults, $17 seniors, $9 youth • All Ages • cvca. net Country Classics features some of the greatest classic country hits from Loretta Lynn to George Jones and Merle Haggard to Emmylou Harris. The Becky Schlegel Band will take you on a musical journey as she performs the classics she grew up on.
BLUE J UPITER Oct. 25, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center
for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $18 adults, $17 seniors, $9 youth • cvca.net Blue Jupiter is the cutting edge of a cappella. Soaring pop and Broadway leads. Tight harmonies, unbelievable beatboxing, and most importantly - nothing else. No instruments. No DJ. No tracks. No calories. No carbs. This NYC-based quartet is just four mouths and four mics.
IN CA PA BLE H A N DS Nov. 3, 2pm; Nov. 4, 2pm • The
7:30pm; Jul. 21, 1:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $15 adults, $14 seniors, $8 youth • All Ages • cvca.net Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist. A delightful community theater musical production directed by Nancy Scobie with musical direction by Jerry Way and featuring a local cast, crew and musical accompaniment.
SU M M E R O N THE E AST HIL L : O U TDOOR CON CERT Jul. 23,
L AV ERN E A N D LUCY Nov. 8, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center
5pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • cvca.net Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music by singer/songwriter Parker Reed and delicious wood-fired pizza from Fire Truck Pizza outside the Heyde Center. Parker Reed is a young singer-songwriter from Eau Claire with a style reminiscent of 90’s acoustic rock n’ roll with a modern flare.
M U SIC AL M EL ANG E Jul. 30, 2pm, 7:30pm • The Heyde
Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $12 adults, $11 seniors, FREE for under 18 • All Ages • cvca.net Formed by local musicians, Clear Water Chamber Players come together each summer to perform high quality chamber music ranging from duets to octets. With musical selections varying from classical standards by Mozart and Beethoven, to Romantic favorites, to dance and folk tunes from around the world, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
THE SW AM P E R S: “ TO D AY IN THE VA LLEY” Aug. 8,
7:30pm; Aug. 9, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Adults
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Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Sunday: $13 adults, $12 seniors, $6 youth and assisted living, $34 family of four | Monday: $6 adult/ senior, $3 youth, caregivers are FREE • cvca.net A modern vaudevillian act, Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw weave top-notch technique and quick-witted banter creating a show of genuine hilarity filled with flying pizzas, juggled canned meat, pink flamingos, vanishing bananas, impaled potatoes, and music played by pounding their heads.
O L IV ER ! Jul. 18, 7:30pm; Jul. 19, 7:30pm; Jul. 20,
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$13, Seniors $12, Youth $6, Family $32 • cvca.net Celebrates all that is new and exciting in the Chippewa Valley. Amanda Tanzer Schafer, Rob Kuchta, Judy Brist, Tim Danielson, Kathy Danielson, and Jerry Way sing and play original Swampgrass ballads interspersed with stories of the uniqueness of our region.
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for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $18 adults, $17 seniors, $9 youth • cvca.net Laverne and Lucy will bring their side-splitting comedy, lively music and laugh-out-loud improvisation to Chippewa Falls. Their engaging concert is a mix of fun-time rock and roll, bluegrass, novelties and more.
STEFA N GEISIN GER BA N D Nov. 9, 7:30pm • The Heyde
Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $12 adults, $11 seniors, $7 youth • cvca.net The Stefan Geisinger Band plays some original tunes along with recognizable covers from blues guitar greats like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Hendrix, Howling Wolf, and many more.
TASTE OF TH E N ORTH Nov. 14, 6pm • The Heyde Center
for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $30 minimum donation • cvca.net Two floors of incredible food from the Chippewa Valley’s best culinary artisans. Live music, art galleries, expert demonstrations, social hours, and more. The funds raised will contribute to the Heyde Center’s mission to bring high quality, affordable arts to the Chippewa Valley.
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NO RTHWINDS BRITISH BRAS S BA N D “ C H RI S T MAS CO NCERT” Dec. 1, 2pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $9 adults, $8 seniors, FREE for youth under 18 • All Ages • cvca. net Will feature festive and joyous music of the season with a shine that only brass instruments can provide. The Northwinds British Brass Band holiday concert has been a long standing tradition at the Heyde Center and features musicians from all over northwestern and northern Wisconsin.
5 TH ANNUAL HO LIDAY T E A Dec. 5, 2pm • The Heyde
Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $20 person • cvca.net A quintessentially English tradition. Enjoy delicious finger sandwiches accompanied by freshly baked selection of desserts by Sweet Clarisse Catering Will be held in the holiday decorated auditorium, complimented by festive music from MJ Consort.
JING LE BALL Dec. 6, 6:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $21 adults, $19 seniors, $11 for youth (23 and under) • cvca.net Break out your dance shoes and hit the dance floor for an evening of waltzes, foxtrots, salsa, merengue, swing and tangos by a full band. Dance the Light appetizers and cash bar starting at 6:30pm. Dancing at 7pm until 11:30pm.
A TRIBUTE TO THE M U S I C O F JO H N D E N VE R “ C H RI S T M AS SPECIAL” Dec. 7, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the
Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $15 adults, $13 seniors, $6 youth • cvca.net The music of John Denver is timeless and well known. Layne Yost’s “Tribute to the Music of John Denver” is a faithful tribute that pays homage to the music and the man. Yost, McDowall, and Shimoda capture the simple soul of Denver’s music through guitar, fiddle, and upright bass arrangements.
O LE AND LENA: HO M E F O R T H E H O LI D A ZE Dec. 12,
7:30pm; Dec. 13, 7:30pm; Dec. 14, 7:30pm; Dec. 15, 1:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Dinner + Show: $34 adults, $33 seniors, $26 youth | Show Only: $15 adults, $14 seniors, $7 youth • cvca.net Will Lena make it home in time to save Ole from dual Holiday Party disasters? See for yourself in this wonderfully funny family holiday musical. Sweet Clarisse Catering will create an amazing spread of Scandinavian favorites from pickled herring to lefse to Swedish meatballs.
A VE R Y SW ITCHB ACK CHR ISTM AS Dec. 20, 7:30pm • The
Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $20 adults, $19 seniors, $11 youth • cvca.net Switchback is the award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. Switchback draws on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots.
J A M ES SH EELEY H OUSE 236 W River St, Chippewa Falls
CHIP P E W A AR E A HISTO R Y C E NTE R 123 Allen St.,
LEIN EN KUGEL’ S BREWERY TOUR Tours Every Half
Falls • (715) 382-4574 • This 1,062 acre park combines pine and hardwood forests, lake, prairie, and marshland. Visitors to the park will enjoy the scenery, and if you’re a bird watcher, you can find up to 200 different avian species throughout the year.
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4399 • Tour a 50-room museum and research local history in the extensive library. Exhibits include Rutledge history, Native Americans, Children’s, music, prohibition, logging, railroad, tools & home appliances, nuns, civil war, military history, and more.
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CHIP P E W A C O U NTY G E NE AL O G IC AL SOCIETY 123 Allen
C A B IN R ID G E R ID ES 4271 220th St., Cadott • (715) 723-
St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4399 • The mission of the Chippewa County Genealogical Society is to provide education and assistance to those who are tracing their family roots; to collect and maintain genealogical and historical materials; and to provide access to all materials and educational programs for members and the general public.
9537 • cabinridgerides.com Offering wagon and sleigh rides through beautiful woodland scenery for groups of all sizes. Gatherings of 16 or more can enjoy bonfires, picnics, and meals in the woods. Two pavilions allow groups to sit around a bonfire to toast marshmallows and sip hot chocolate. (Hot dogs and potato chips optional.) Private cabin and lodge parties available, along with a wide range of catered meals.
CHIPPEWA FALLS MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
Appointment Only • 21 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-9206 • info.cfmit@gmail.com • cfmit.org The museum was an idea that sprang from local citizens who wanted to record and preserve the history of important, unique and ground breaking innovations in industry and technology that were developed right here in the Chippewa Valley. It opened in May 1998 and now has a variety of exhibits that include the Seymour Cray Supercomputer Collection, Leinenkugel’s, Mason Companies Inc., and other area historic exhibits.
C LU B M TC M AK ER SP AC E 128 W River St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 438-2040 • clubmtc@machinetoolcamp.com • clubmtc. net Club MTC is a community workshop for hobbyists, crafters, inventors, educators, and tinkerers of all ages. We provide you with the tools and technology necessary to build, hack, fix, or create just about anything you can conceive. Become a member and receive access to our equipment and space for a flat monthly fee. Basic training and operation is included with a membership, advanced training and workshops are also available.
CO O K - R U TL ED G E M ANSIO N One tour at 2pm Thursday-
RO SE & L ILY G AR D E NS 1 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa
Sunday, June-August; group tours available throughout the year: call for details • 505 W. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7181 • info@cookrutledgemansion.com • CookRutledgeMansion.com The Cook-Rutledge Mansion, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the finest examples of High Victorian-Italianate architecture in the Midwest. Extraordinary hand-painted ceilings and walls, ornately carved woodwork, parquet floors, handcrafted silver doorknobs and hinge plates, and crystal chandeliers enhance the beauty of the interior. The grand staircase of carved golden oak provides an elegant setting for the cathedral stained glass window on the landing- Adults $5, 18 and under $1.
Falls • See nature’s beauty of over 500 roses, teas, floribunda, grandifloras, miniatures and climbers.
C H I P P E W A M O R AINE INTER P R ETIV E C E NTE R Tuesday
through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 13394 County Hwy M, New Auburn • (715) 967-2800 • dnr. wi.gov Exhibits and videos explain the glacial history of the region. Live and stuffed native animals are also on display. Visitors can also hold a snake, pet a turtle, dig for fossils, or snowshoe. Part of the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area FREE (but donations welcomed).
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• (715) 726-0561 • The James Sheeley House is a local hot-spot for supernatural explorers and ghost hunters. Built in the 1860s, is allegedly haunted by the spirits of its original owners. Currently operates as restaurant serving up-scale dining in a historical setting. Hour - Monday-Thursday & Sat; 9:30am-4pm, Friday; 9:30-6:30, Sunday; 11:30-3 • 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • (888) 534-6437 • leinielodge@leinenkugels.com • leinie.com Tours and beer tastings cost $5 for those 21 and older and includes a souvenir glass. A portion of our sales will be donated to water conservation efforts for Little Lake Wissota, our hometown lake.
RAY’ S BE A CH 18124 County Highway X, Chippewa
Falls • Located on the south side of Lake Wissota off of County Highway X, this newly developed beach provides a sandy beach, picnic areas, restrooms and is handicap accessible.
SKOOLZ BAY Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls • Skoolz Bay,
also known as Moon Bay, is located on Lake Wissota. It is a popular spot for families who are looking for a dual purpose location to unload a small group to play on the beach while the rest of your crew wake boards and wake surfs. It is located just south of where the Yellow River merges into Lake Wissota.
WISCON SIN CA N OE H ERITA GE M USEUM 312 N. Front
Street, Spooner • (715) 635-5002, 715-635-2479 • info@ wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org • wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org • Featuring displays comprised of canoes and canoe related ephemera, plus a 2500 square foot canoe shop.
IRV IN E PA RK Z OO Open daily year-round from dawn
until dusk. Petting zoo open Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily 10am-6pm. Christmas Village open Thanksgiving Day to New Years Day from 7am to 9pm • Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0051 • Info@ irvineparkzoo.org The mission of this park is to foster public support for the animals of the Irvine Park Zoo by: educating the public about their preservation, creating a positive environment for the interaction of humans and animals, and to provide funding for the animals’ living quarters.
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D U NC AN CR EEK CAM P G R O U ND 12528 102nd Ave., Chippewa
ADAMS PARK Summit Ave. ALEX ANDER MCBE AN P A RK Marshall and Grand Ave. ALEX ANDER WILEY P A RK High St. and Spring St. ALLEN PARK S. Bridge St. BALL AND KNIGHT PA RK Loffler Ct. BUCHANAN PARK S Main Street CASPER PARK 440 Old Eau Claire Road HARMO NY PARK Bridge St. IRVINE PARK Bridgewater Avenue • (715) 723-0051 • chippewafalls-wi.gov
LC STANLEY PARK Dwight and Terrill Streets MARSHALL PARK Bridgewater Ave. MASO N PARK High St. and Grand Ave. NO RTHERN WISCO NSI N S TAT E F A I RG RO U N D S 331 Jefferson Avenue
RIVERFRO NT PARK Bridge St. and River St. SIMO N LYBERG PARK Garden and Lynn St. THADDEUS PO UND PARK West South Ave.
Falls • travelwisconsin.com 35 sites. Campground offers spacious campsites, electrical hook-ups, playgrounds, fishing in Duncan Creek, canoe access, nestled the cool of large deciduous and coniferous trees.
L A KE W ISSOTA STATE P AR K - CAM P ING 18127 County
Highway O, Chippewa Falls • (715) 382-4574 • chippewacounty.com/maps/wissota.asp If you live in Chippewa Falls, you’ll find this campground very close to home. The park offers all the watery fun associated with a big lake, but also has a lot of secluded trails for hikers and mountain bikers, a playground, picnic area, and more. It has all the amenities of home (toilets, showers, electricity) and is perfect for families. The season runs from April-October, but they are occasionally open for off-season weekends.
LO ON L AK E C AM P G R O U ND S 10279 280th Ave., New Auburn
• (715) 967-2148 • loonlake-campground.com 13 sites. If you are looking for a place for you and your family to enjoy the summer, look no further! This campground is tucked away on quiet Loon Lake in New Auburn, Wisconsin. This lake is shallow and quiet, which makes it the perfect lake for paddle boats, canoeing, and kayaking.
O ’ N EIL CAM P G R O U ND 14912 105th Ave., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-6581 • office@oneilcreek.com • ONeilCreek. com You can camp, fish, or just relax. They have plenty of activities for both you and the kids, if you are so inclined. They have a general store, and there are two golf courses within 5 miles of the campground.
OT T E R L AK E C O U NTY P AR K 35309 170th Ave, Stanley • (715) 726-7882 • reservations.co.chippewa.wi.us
PI N E HAR B O R C AM P G R O U ND 7181 185th St., Chippewa
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BRUNET ISL AND STAT E P A RK 23125 255th St., Cornell •
(715) 239-6888 • Many campers are drawn to Brunet Island State Park’s quiet lagoons and channels, perfect for fishing, canoeing, swimming, or just watching wildlife (the park is well-known for its roaming deer population). If you’re an adventurous camper, check out the Old Abe State Trail, a 20-mile abandoned railroad grade that connects Brunet Island with Lake Wissota State Park. You won’t leave disappointed.
BRUNET ISL AND STAT E P A RK open year-round from 6
a.m. to 11 p.m. • 23125 255th S., Cornell • (715) 239-6888 • dnr.wi.gov Many campers are drawn to Brunet Island State Park’s quiet lagoons and channels, perfect for fishing, canoeing, swimming, or just watching wildlife (the park is well-known for its roaming deer population). If you’re an adventurous camper, check out the Old Abe State Trail, a 20-mile abandoned railroad grade that connects Brunet Island with Lake Wissota State Park. You won’t leave disappointed.
CHIPPEWA MO RAINE S TAT E RE C . A RE A The Interpretive
Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 13394 Cty Hwy M, New Auburn • (715) 967-2800 • dnr.wi.gov Situated along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the 3180-acre Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area offers unspoiled beauty with kettle lakes and many glacial features. The Chippewa Moraine is one of nine units of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.
CO UNTRY VILL A MOT E L A N D C O U N T RY C A MP I N G 10765
County Hwy Q, Chippewa Falls • (715) 288-6376 or (877) 459-3263 • countryvillamotelandcamping.com 34 sites
Falls • (715) 723-9865 • pineharborcampground.com 45 sites (half RV, half tent). Offering organized activities such as Christmas in July, Halloween, Bingo, Pancake Breakfasts, and more. Clean flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities. Two play grounds: one 5 and under, one 5 and over. Pet friendly (on a leash). Hiking and biking trails. Free wireless internet.
PI N E P O INT CO U NTY P AR K 27699 256th Street, Holcombe • This park’s 48 wooded camp sites are located on a peninsula projecting into 3900-acre Lake Holcombe. Many campsites offer scenic vistas of the lake. The park is located 2.5 miles west of the Junction of County Highway M and State Highway 27.
RO C K L AK E L O D G E & C AM P G R O U ND 23015 153rd St.,
Bloomer • (715) 568-4370 • 117 sites. Go swimming in the heated, outdoor pool, play in the game room, take a walk and see elk and peacocks, go fishing on Rock Lake, bring your ATV’s/snowmobiles, and ride the trail or just relax around the campfire or at the lodge. The lodge has a full bar with homemade pizzas and sandwiches.
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A U T U M N HAR V EST W INE R Y & O R C HAR D Open May-Octo-
ber • 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1663 • winer@autumnharvestwinery.com • autumnharvestwinery.com Starting in July you can purchase fresh blueberries or pick your own. During the fall season, apples and pumpkins can be purchased or you can pick your own, enjoy wagon rides and a free corn maze.
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BUSHEL AND A PECK MA RK E T 18444 County Hwy OO,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0133 • apples@bushelandapeckmarket.com • BushelAndaPeckMarket.com Open in early August for pick-your-own apples, raspberries, and plums. Gift shop and bakery on site featuring honey, jams, jellies and syrups.
CO NNELL’S FAMILY ORC H A RD 19372 County Hwy OO,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-5889 • conorchard@aol.com • facebook.com/connellsfamilyorchard Forty acres of fruit and veggies. Pick tart cherries, blueberries in July, and apples starting in August. Pies, ice cream, caramel apples, jams, honey, and salsas are also available.
MAC’S BERRIES 10439 130th Ave., Bloomer • (715) 568-1672 • They have both u-pick and pre-picked strawberries available. We also have pea pods for picking. If you want pre-picked strawberries, call and we’ll reserve them for you to pick up at the farm.
jams, jellies, soaps, wood carvings, crafts, and much more. Runs from June 15 to mid-October.
K LI NG ER F AR M M AR K ET 12756 132nd St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 288-6348 • klingerfarmmarket@yahoo. com • klingerfarmmarket.biz In addition to 18 greenhouses full of flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, water plants, and house plants, Klinger offers a swath of freshly grown produce, home and garden ornaments, bird baths, jams, honeys, and organic gardening products. They are open year round.
S O KU P ’S M AR K E T 624 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls •
(715) 723-4953 • facebook.com Located in Downtown Chippewa Falls. Fresh meat, cheese & produce. The best prices around for great quality. Family owned and operated for over 100 years.
W I S SOTA M E AT M AR K ET 17183 50th Avenue, Chippewa
Falls • Locally owned full-service meat market with meat, deli and seafood. Carries locally raised beef and pork weekly.
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Y E LL O W STO NE C HEESE 24105 County Highway MM,
BIG FALLS CO UNTY P A RK 11998 N 110th Ave, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 839-4783 • co.eau-claire.wi.us Located in the town of Seymour, the trails at Big Falls cut through mixed coniferous/ hardwood forest on either side of County Highways Q and K.
CHIPPEWA RIVER STAT E T RA I L • (715) 839-5032 or (715)
232-1242 • fcrst@chippewa-river-trail.com • chippewariver-trail.com 26 miles - This former railroad corridor parallels the Chippewa River and including river bottoms, prairies, sandstone bluffs, wetlands, and more. Trailruns from Phoenix Park in Eau Claire to Caryville. Joins the Red Cedar Trail in the Dunnville Bottoms near the confluence of the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers.
DEER FLY TRAIL • (715) 726-7920 • co.chippewa.wi.us A hiking trail located in the County Forest in Northern Chippewa County. From the north, the trail entrance is located two miles west of junction of County Rd. M And E.
DUNCAN CREEK PARK W AY T RA I L Chippewa Falls • (715)
723-0331 • chippewacounty.com 5 miles - This trail winds through the city of Chippewa Falls. Trail begins at the parking lot off 225th Avenue. Ideal for biking, hiking, and inline skating. Connects to Old Abe State Trail.
HICKO RY RIDG E TRAI L • (866) 723-0331 • 9 miles - This
trail winds through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest. If consists of three challenging loops. Located in northern Chippewa County in the County Forest - the trail begins in a parking lot off of 225th Ave.
HO FFMAN HILLS STAT E RE C RE AT I O N A RE A • (715) 232-
1242 • travelwisconsin.com Numerous hiking trails throughout park: traversing prairie, woodland, and wetlands. A 60-foot tower provides viewing of a four county area.
IRVINE PARK Bridgewater Ave.,, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0051 • enjoyeauclaire.com/irvine-park.html 2 miles - This is a gently rolling trail for bikers and hikers. The trail is located in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls on Bridgewater Avenue. Also features three miles of groomed cross country ski trail.
L AKE WISSOTA STATE P A RK 18127 County Hwy 0, Chippewa Falls • (715) 382-4574 • dnr.wi.gov The park offers over 11 miles of scenic trails that pass along Lake Wissota’s shoreline and through woodland, prairie, lowland, forest, and marsh areas. Bikes are permitted on all but three of the trials. Also features 7.5 miles of groomed and tracked crosscountry ski trails. There are also campsites located in the park. A State Park sticker is required.
O LD ABE TRAIL 711 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-7920 • dnr.wi.gov 20 miles - A paved, multi-use trail running from Chippewa Falls to Cornell. It winds through agricultural and forestland while following the Chippewa River. Located just north of Eau Claire, one of the trailheads is northeast of Chippewa Falls on 97th Ave. It connects with the Chippewa River Trail in Eau Claire and the Red Cedar Trail in Menomonie.
RIVERVIEW RESERVE T RA I L Seymour Cray Sr Boule-
vard, Chippewa Falls • Paved and unpaved trails crisscross through the Reserve and provide great viewing opportunities of the Xcel Energy Dam. This trail connects to Duncan Creek Parkway Trail and the Old Abe State Trail and is located east of Seymour Cray Blvd and south of County Highway I.
Cadott • yellowstonecheese.com Yellowstone Cheese offers homemade cheeses, wine, jams & jellies, mustards, maple syrup, gifts, take-n-bake pizzas, and so much more. They pride themselves on using milk from the Kenealy farm to create the over 30 flavors of cheese.
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A U T U M N HAR V EST W INE R Y & O R C HAR D Open May-Octo-
ber • 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1663 • winer@autumnharvestwinery.com • autumnharvestwinery.com Produces 13 varieties of wine including many wines using fruit from their orchard, and a hard cider. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, sample local cheeses and chocolates, relax on the outdoor patio seating, or peruse the gift shop.
C H I P P E W A R IV E R D ISTIL L ER Y & B R EW STE R B R O S. B R EWI N G CO . 402 W River St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5100
• chippewariverdistillery.com A brewery and distillery in Chippewa Falls with a gorgeous taproom/bar and regular visits from area food trucks. Customers are also able to bring food in or order food there. Check out their rotating selection of award-winning delicious beers and high-quality spirits.
JA C OB L EINE NK U G EL B R EW ING CO M P ANY 124 E. Elm St.,
Chippewa Falls • 888-534-6437 • leinielodge@leinenkugels.com • leinie.com Brewing since 1867, Leinenkugel’s is one of America’s oldest craft breweries, boasting a portfolio of several distinctive, flavorful beers inspired by its natural Northwoods surroundings. The brand has put Chippewa Falls on the map for their adventurous array of full-flavored brews in small, high-quality batches.
MU N SO N B R ID G E W INE R Y W6462 Bridge Rd., Withee •
(715) 229-4501 • munsonbridgewinery.com Offering a large variety of fruit wines including raspberry wine, elderberry wine, boysenberry wine, plum wine, blackberry wine, crabapple wine, cranberry wine, maple syrup Wine as well as many other seasonal favorites.
O ’ N EIL CR EEK W INER Y Open May-December • 15369
82nd St., Bloomer • (715) 568-2341 • oneilcreekwinery. com O’Neil Creek Winery was built in the heart of the Chippewa Valley by Joe and Dorinda Wynimko featuring an assortment of fruit wines that are crisp and refreshing. Come and enjoy the scenery along with the relaxing atmosphere on our patio while you have a glass of wine.
RI VER B E ND W INE R Y & D ISTIL L E R Y 10439 33rd Ave.,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-WINE • riverbendvineyard.com Visitors to the Tasting Room enjoy complimentary samples and may purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle. Gourmet foods, gifts and accessories for the wine enthusiast are also available. Attendees enjoy the view from a comfortable patio overlooking the vines. Riverbend’s debut line of Craftsman spirits are hand-made in small batches in an on-site, “grain-to-glass” distillery.
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CHIPPEWA FALLS MAI N S T RE E T F A RM E RS M A RK E T Across from the Chippewa Falls Area Visitors Center, Chippewa Falls • ChippewaFallsMainSt.org Thursday afternoons from noon to 5:30pm head for fresh grown vegetables, fruits, and flowers, as well as locally made baked goods, brick oven pizzas, salsas,
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Highway B, Chippewa Falls • (715) 288-6303 • Find us on Facebook • This friendly hometown bar in Tilden features a number of daily specials from burgers to chicken wings and a Friday fish fry. Offers five tap beers plus specialty beers in bottles. There are two private party rooms and an outdoor pavilion perfect for throwing a party.
B R ID G EW ATE R R E STAU R ANT & P UB 1009 W. Park Ave.,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-6941 • facebook.com/ bridgewatercf • Enclosed within the big squareshaped bar at Bridgewater are an impressive 19 beers on tap (and one root beer). The happy hour taps deal runs 3 to 6pm and is practically famous. Plug in the jukebox and use the dance floor, then nab some free popcorn for a late-night pick-me-up. Party room available.
THE B R O W N HU T 2525 N. 110th Ave., Chippewa Falls •
(715) 835-5880 • Find it on Facebook • A no-hassle bar without the fanfare. Come for the horseshoe pits. Or, if weather doesn’t permit, hang out inside and play pool. Check out the happy hour Mondays 11-close and Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm. Known for fantastic burgers.
B U R LY ’S 19 E. Canal St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-
9148 • This recently-remodeled sports bar has a smoking deck, pool table(s), darts (with leagues for both), and happy hour specials 3-6pm Monday through Thursday. Fifteen different specialty beers are available in bottles.
BY E THE W IL L O W 501 N. High St., Chippewa Falls •
(715) 559-0468 • byethewillow.com • If you need a spot to host your private party, or are simply looking for a good way to spend the night with some friends, Bye the Willow beer and wine lounge may be what you’re looking for. Offers special events like live music and wine and beer sampling.
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pewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7007 • cancunmexicangrillwi.com • This family owned, sit-down Mexican restaurant and bar is known for its loud, happy atmosphere. Order a margarita in strawberry, raspberry, mango, peach, banana, tamarindo, or regular – happy hour runs all day Monday and Tuesday. If you’re a beer drinker, they have two specialty choices and six on tap. Party room available, and 99-cent margaritas on Mondays and Tuesdays.
CASA M EX IC ANA 324 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls
• (715) 726-2315 • Find it on Facebook • The bar is separate from the family-oriented restaurant, and, not surprisingly, their margaritas are a popular beverage, especially during their Monday night special where margs are only 99 cents.
CHE ER S B AR & G R IL L 19845 Co Hwy X, Chippewa Falls
• (715) 861-3223 • Previously known as Italiano’s Pizzeria, Cheers Bar & Grill is a pub just down the highway from Lake Wissota. They have 2 for 1 burgers on Tuesday, Wings on Wednesdays for $0.75 each, a Friday Fish Fry, prime rib on Saturday night, and happy hour from 2-6pm and 8-11pm. They also serve up breakfast daily and homemade pizzas.
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CHIP P E W A R IV E R D ISTIL L ER Y & BREWSTER BROS. B R EW ING CO . 402 W River St, Chippewa Falls • (715)
861-5100 • chippewariverdistillery.com • A brewery and distillery in Chippewa Falls with a gorgeous taproom/bar and regular visits from area food trucks. Customers are also able to bring food in or order food there. Check out their rotating selection of delicious beers and high-quality spirits.
CHIP P E W A V AL L EY E AG L ES C L U B 2588 U.S. Hwy. 53,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0172 • foe.com • Plunk yourself down at one of the high top tables and ogle their eagle decor. Their extensive seven-hour happy hour runs from 11am to pm Monday-Friday. The Eagles Club serves food and has multiple specialty beers available, plus six on tap. This bar offers horseshoe and softball leagues, but feel free to join in. Enjoy pool, darts, Wii, and touch-screen games. Two banquet halls are available to rent. Pizza can be ordered after 10pm.
• (715) 723-7822 • A place for all types of people to gather, 1st and Goal has a modest-sized dance floor, happy hour specials, occasional free snacks, and five tap beers. Their dart and pool leagues tend to attract a younger crowd. Four big screen TVs show all the relevant football games.
Falls • (715) 723-2400 • facebook.com/theedgepub/ • The Edge and summer go hand-in-hand. With their ridiculously enormous patio right on Lake Wissota they are a welcome stop for boaters. Their happy hours, from 4-6pm Monday through Thursday, include great drink deals. They have a handful of specialty beers, eight taps, and a party room to accommodate about 100. Pool, foosball, and darts available, with the latter having a league.
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J, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1663 • autumnharvestwinery.com • Tasting Room is open May - October. Produces 13 varieties of wine including many
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wines using fruit from their orchard, and a hard cider. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, sample local cheeses and chocolates, relax on the outdoor patio seating, or peruse the gift shop. Starting in May you can enjoy the beautiful sights of blooming apple trees, flowers and an abundance of wildlife. In July you can purchase fresh blueberries or pick your own. During the fall season, apples and pumpkins can be purchased or you can pick your own, enjoy wagon rides and a free corn maze.
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a nightlife spot. They have a variety of live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thursdays also feature an open mic. Every Buddy’s serves food late, allows smoking in the beer garden, and has a dance floor, a Wii, touch-screen games, and leagues for pool and darts. They offer 28 specialty beers and 16 taps.
ern is known for its games, with indoor options like pool and darts, and outdoor options like bean bags, volleyball, and horseshoes – many of which have leagues. Happy hours are Monday to Thursday, 6-9am and 3-5:30pm. Yes, they are open at 6am. They serve food past 10pm and have eight specialties beers and three taps.
House touts “distinctive pub dining amid timeless architecture” and hosts live music, Wednesday night trivia, wine tastings, and more. The 19th-century building is on the state and national registers of historic places. Come by for happy hour from 4-6 p.m. and receive a dollar off your drink.
beers, 10 taps, and delicious bar food like pizzas, their “world famous” hot beers, and the signature deep fried baked ham & swiss. Happy hour is from 3-6pm (Mon-Fri) with free snacks and deals on domestic taps, bottles, and mixed drinks. Check out the video poker and heated indoor smoking room.
FALLS BO WL 9 W Columbia St, Chippewa Falls • (715)
MA X ’S B ISTR O & B AR 213 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls
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MY S TIC B AR 1 E Canal street, Chippewa Falls • (715)
way X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2777 • Find it on Facebook • This hometown bar and grill just across from Ray’s Beach on Lake Wissota will welcome you with good food and great people. With eight TVs to watch the game, they boast there’s not a bad seat in the house. Considering that their three decks offer views of both the little and big lakes, there isn’t a bad seat outside, either. Happy hour is 3-6pm Monday-Thursday, free pool on Tuesdays, free trivia on Wednesdays, and domestic bottles are just a buck from 6-7pm Thursdays.
723-3347 • Happy-go-lucky people frequent this bar-within-a-bowling alley for deep fried food and five tap beers (plus tap root beer). Also available are various Leinenkugel brews. • (715) 723-6551 • fillinnstation.com • Fill Inn Station is famous for homemade pizzas and curds as well as Bloody Marys served with fresh shrimp, and the bar has 20+ taps. Happy hour is weekdays 4-6pm. There’s free popcorn any time you want it and an outdoor patio. The banquet facility holds 275.
G LEN LO CH SALO O N 1300 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 861-2111 • Find it on Facebook • This recently reopened century-old saloon on the north side of Chippewa Falls is a dive bar in the best sense of the word. Glen Loch is a place you can shoot some pool while drinking Leinie’s or stop in for ladies night, karaoke night, bar bingo, or a Mario Kart tournament. The kitchen specializes in stone-fired pizzas, burgers made with locally sourced beef, and other delicious bar-and-grill fare, including Friday fish frys and wing nights.
HALLIE BAR & GRILL 1713 Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls •
(715) 861-3870 • facebook.com/hallie.bar • With big portions of just about everything, Hallie Bar & Grill will satisfy your hunger and your thirst. They even put out free bowls of bacon on Thursdays. In balmier parts of the year, hang out on the outdoor patio. Try your voice at karaoke Thursday through Saturday nights, or join a pool league on Tuesdays. Happy hours are every day 3-6:30pm. Ten beers on tap. Get a free drink on your birthday.
IRVINE DEPOT PUB AN D G RI LL 130 Fleet St., Chippewa Falls • 715-861-3288 • A local hangout complete with jukebox, a few TVs, and beer signage. Enjoy the outdoor patio in the summer and happy hour weekdays 4 to 6pm. There’s always free popcorn, peanuts, and pretzels, plus pool and darts. They serve frozen pizzas and have six taps.
JO EL’S 4CO RNERS Hwy 178 & County Hwy S, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5766 • facebook.com/4corners4fun • The full-service bar inside of the newly reopened and rebranded Joel’s 4Corners features an atmosphere with local sports artifacts, newspaper cut outs, and local memorabilia. They have four to five beers on tap, with a happy hour from 3-6pm Monday-Thursday.
L AKE HALLIE G O LF CO U RS E 2196 110th St, Chip-
pewa Falls • (715) 861-5442 • lakehalliegolf.com • A horseshoe bar is within a window-lined room so you can gaze at the greens. Or watch the game on four flatscreen TVs while munching on free snacks. With an open, casual atmosphere, Lake Hallie Golf Course serves food and has pool, darts, and golf (of course), plus leagues in all three activities. Outdoor pavilion and indoor party room available. Fifteen specialty beers, seven on tap. Wednesday nights are for karaoke.
L AKE HALLIE SPO RTSM A N ’ S C LU B 2910 109th St, Chip-
pewa Falls • (715) 726-1050 • lakehalliesportsmansclub. com • Stop by Sportsman’s and check out their Monday- Wednesday-Friday happy hour 4:306:30pm, (it’s 2-6:30pm Tuesdays), and pool table with leagues available. Stop in Monday nights for bingo! Eight beers on tap and a few specialty beers available. Free popcorn. Enjoy summer concerts in the outdoor pavilion and free horseshoes, bean bags, and kubb in the summertime. Don’t forget to come in on your birthday for a free drink!
LEINIE LO DGE 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • (888)
LEINIES • leinie.com • Brewing since 1867, Leinenkugel’s is one of America’s oldest craft breweries, boasting a portfolio of several distinctive, flavorful beers inspired by its natural Northwoods surroundings. The brand has put Chippewa Falls on the map for their adventurous array of full-flavored brews in small, high-quality batches.
LO O PY’S SALO O N & G RI LL 10691 Business 29, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 723-5667 • 723loop.com • Loopy’s isn’t a bar; it’s a complex. With volleyball leagues and bean bag tourneys overlooking the river (along with a tiki rum bar and fire pit), Loopy’s also has a heated dome for indoor leagues. They have tube, kayak, and canoe rentals plus pool and dart leagues. People hit the dance floor on weekends and DJ karaoke on Saturdays. Happy hour is weekdays 3-6pm with a host of taps and specialties. Some free food on Packer game days. Named Best Bar for Outdoor Games seven years in a row by V1 readers.
MALL ARD BAR 11939 170th St., Chippewa Falls • •
Found on the grounds of the Mallard Resort, this hideaway bar serves up Leinies, a wide assortment of IPAs, mixed drinks, and snacks & ice cream with a great riverside view.
MARGO ’S SUNBE AM TAVE RN 1310 E Park Ave, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4137 • facebook.com • Sunbeam Tav-
• (715) 861-2500 • facebook.com/MaxsBistroBar • This upscale Baja California & Mexican establishment serves up fresh margaritas, wines, specialty drinks, and much more. 225-7713 • facebook.com/mysticgrill2017/ • Mystic Bar is a newer bar in Chippewa Falls. They have local brews and host great entertainment like live music, parties, and more. They serve limited food (pizzas and bar snacks.)
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O JI B W A G O L F & B O W L 8140 136th St., Chippewa Falls
(4881 Joles Ave.), Chippewa Falls • (715) 832-9303 • Great fun, food, and atmosphere! Daily food specials, music bingo and bean bags on Tuesdays, free pool Mondays-Fridays available. Wednesday meat raffle, $1.50 domestic beers 5-9pm. Free food and drink specials after Packer games.
• (715) 723-8823 • Ojibwa Golf & Bowl • Obviously best known for nine holes of golf and eight lanes of bowling (both of which have leagues), Ojibwa is also home to JimBob’s Pizza. Enjoy their family fun facility, which includes a video archery simulator and a gorgeous deck overlooking the course. Ojibwa lays claim to the friendliest service around and the best Bloody Marys in the area.
THE SNO U T SAL O O N 13 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-4848 • The Snout Saloon is a place for specials. Choose to participate in their punch cards (buy nine drinks, get the 10th free), enjoy happy hours from 4 to 6pm every day, and be sure to come in on your birthday. There are many specialty beers and four taps. Saturday nights feature live music from blues, rock, and country bands. For games, pool and darts are an option with leagues available.
T H E P IT STO P P U B & G R U B 130 Fleet Street, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 861-2200 • facebook.com/PitStopPubGrub • This spot, formerly known as the Old Irvine Ghost Pub, offers 50 cents off drinks Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for their happy hour special. Grab a bite to eat while you enjoy league games and the occasional karaoke performance. On Thursdays, buy one burger and get a second one for a dollar! $3.50-5.
SW E ENE Y ’S B AR & G R IL L 201 E. Canal St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 723-9905 • facebook.com/sweeneys.bar. grill/ • Expect to find free peanuts, pool (league available), and darts. Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday 7am-9:30am and 3-6pm. The full menu is served until 10pm. Try 16 specialty beers as well as seven on tap.
RE DZ O NE SP O R TS B AR 2071 S Prairie View Rd, Chip-
pewa Falls • (715) 726-3030 • This laid-back and friendly sports bar is host to live rock Friday and Saturday nights and provides a constant shuttle service for overindulgers. Try the Windshield Washer Fluid shot - it’s blue, but the ingredients are a secret. Redzone is equipped with a dance floor, outdoor patio, pool tables, darts, a Wii, bean bags, horseshoe pits, and beer pong. Happy hour is 4-6pm Monday through Friday, and food is served after 10pm. Fifteen specialty beers, three taps, free snacks for big games.
THIR STY B AD G ER SP O R TS B AR & GRILL 3077 Cty. Hwy.
OO, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-7402 • thirstybadgerbar.com • Looking for a good place to watch the game? This sports bar in Lake Hallie has 16 flat-screen TVs and offers a 3-5pm happy hour every day of the week. Slake your Badger State thirst with one of their 10 tap beers or order off a menu full of burgers, sandwiches, wings, a Friday fish fry, and more. You’ll find special deals during Packer and Badger games. When the train goes by and blows its whistle, the whole bar gets $1.50 Yukon Jack shots. Plus, you can drink free on your birthday!
T H E R ITZ O N THE R IV E R 114 W. River St, Chippewa
Falls • (534)-220-7020 • This small bar situated right in downtown Chippewa Falls.Their fenced-in patio is just the place to enjoy a beer (eight on tap and one specialty) with summery yellow umbrellas and white wrought-iron furniture. Toss some beanbags and ask for the free snacks – they’ll bring ‘em. Happy hour runs twice a day during the week: 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm.
TIP TO P 310 Allen St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-8211
• Find it on Facebook • Fun and laid back, Tip Top mostly plays host to a crowd of regulars at its Ushaped bar. They carry four to five specialty beers and four beers on tap. Pool and darts are available, as well as leagues for both. Happy hour is from 11am-6pm weekdays. They also have pizza available and free snacks during Packer games.
RI VER B E ND V INEYAR D & W INE R Y 10439 33rd Avenue,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-9463 • riverbendvineyard. com • Visitors to the Tasting Room enjoy complimentary samples and may purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle. Gourmet foods, gifts and accessories for the wine enthusiast are also available. Attendees enjoy the view from a comfortable patio overlooking the vines.
TO M AHAW K R O O M 306 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 861-5052 • Find it on Facebook • Situated within a brick building is this classic Chippewa bar with a friendly staff. Stay for a game of pool, a round of darts. Happy hour runs 4-6pm weekdays. They have an ever-rotating selection of 14 delicious craft beers on tap, which will satisfy beer snobs and normal drinkers alike. 50+ whiskey options and a wide variety of gin.
RI VER INN B AR 10418 County Highway X, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 723-9481 • Find it on Facebook • River Inn offers four beers on tap plus some specialties including most of the Leinenkugel collection. They also have video games and a dining room. Main menu served 11am-9pm with pizza after 10pm. Amp trivia 7-9 pm Monday.
THE V IL L AG E TAV ER N 32 W Spring St., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-3009 • Find it on Facebook • A nautical theme gives this bar an extra bit of charm. Try the Village Bomb: a shot of cherry Dr. McGillicuddy’s mixed with orange pop. They have DJ-hosted karaoke Thursday nights, pool (free Tuesday nights), darts, Wii games, and different nightly specials starting at 4pm every day. Free food during Packer halftimes. Three to four specialty beers rotate seasonally and six beers flow from the tap.
RO O K IE S P U B 616 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (534)
220-7027 • facebook.com/rookiespubcf • Big enough to hold parties for 130 people, Rookies Pub is a mixed crowd bar with Leinenkugel’s memorabilia and daily specials. The historic downtown building has housed taverns since the 1890s, and is known for the Leinie’s mural on the outside. Play pool or darts (leagues available), and select from five tap beers and a number of specialty brews. They have happy hour every night of the week from 2-6pm and an outdoor patio.
W AND ER INN 6020 Cty. Hwy. X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 874-5590 • Find it on Facebook • Their sign says “the coldest beer in Chippewa County.” Whether it’s true or not is up to you to decide. Choose from four beers on tap plus tap root beer. Happy hour is 4-6pm Monday through Friday. Pool and dart leagues are offered as well as the newly added outdoor game of bean bags.
T H E R U M O R M IL L P U B & E ATE R Y 465 Chippewa Mall
Drive, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5600 • rumormillpubandeatery.com • The Rumor Mill serves up a variety of drinks, including “Happy Meal” Bloody Marys, and 18 tap beers plus other speciality beers and wine. Happy hour runs 4-6pm Monday through Thursday. They are open until 9pm Sunday-Thursday and 10pm Friday and Saturday.
W E EK E ND AT B ER NIE ’S 353 E Canal Street, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 723-9959 • Find it on Facebook • When you visit this friendly, small-town place, formerly known as The Dam Bar, be sure to see what the bar itself is made out of: The surface contains actual seashells and coins! Plug the jukebox or check out pool and darts (leagues for both). Happy hour is 3-6pm Monday through Friday, and daily drink specials include $1 domestics, $2 Coronas, and $2 Windsors on Tuesdays. There are four taps – two domestics and two specialty brews – plus a wide range of bottled beer. Frozen pizzas are available, and there’s karaoke periodically.
S A ND B AR & G R IL L 17643 50th Ave., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-1266 • lakewissotasandbar.com • The SandBar and Grill, located on Lake Wissota, offers a relaxed bar atmosphere with great burgers and sandwiches plus the self-proclaimed “best fish fry in town.” Also features live music and comedy nights, trivia, volleyball and bean bag leagues, and more. Happy hour runs 3-6pm Monday-Thursday, and there are nightly drink specials, too.
S H EEL E Y HO U SE SAL O O N 236 W. River St., Chippewa
W E ST HIL L B AR & G R IL L 250 W. Elm St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 726-0561 • sheeleyhousesaloon.com • This historic restaurant/bar is mostly patronized by conversationalists and music lovers. The Sheeley
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Cobblestone Hotel, Chippewa Falls • wissotachophouse. com • The Wissota Chophouse bar offers fine dining and drinks in a modern, but rustic-inspired setting. Over 20 beers to select on tap, and you can order by the growler too. A massive wine selection is available by the glass or bottle. Happy hour is 4-6pm every day. All tap beer and wine by the glass is half off. The restaurant kitchen is open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and 9pm the rest of the week.
Falls • (715) 720-9281 • facebook.com • A cozy, clean neighborhood bar, featuring multiple specialty
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R E S TA U R A N T S — 4:3 0 A M COFFEE H OUSE 608 N. Bridge St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 720-6165 • Find it on Facebook • Known for their signature Coffee House Salad, homemade scones, wraps, sandwiches, various baked goods, and nifty little drive-up, 4:30 AM is a coffee mainstay of Chippewa Falls. Delivery over $30, breakfast, vegetarian friendly.
A RBY’ S 307 Prairie View Rd., Chippewa Falls • (715)
726-8888 • arbys.com • Roast beef sandwiches and more.
BLUE M A RBLE PUB 816 High Street, Chippewa Falls
• (715) 861-5473 • facebook.com/pg/bluemarbpub • Arriving on the scene from the Roaring Twenties, the Blue Marble is a Prohibition Era-inspired hub for specialty wood-fired pizzas, paninos (fried sandwiches or rolls), wraps, salads, and more. Expect homemade dough, fresh ingredients, and local beer, wine, and liqueurs. On Fridays they serve a variety of pasta entrees. Wednesdays and Sundays are buy one get one half off burgers and 16” pizzas, respectively. Now offering catering.
BRESIN A ’ S OLD TOWN BA R & GRILL 12037 County High-
way B, Chippewa Falls • (715) 288-6303 • facebook. com/bresinas • This friendly hometown bar in Tilden features a number of daily specials including burgers, chicken wings, homemade pizzas, soups, and a Friday fish fry. They are happy to host special events in their two private party rooms, or outdoors in their large pavilion with a private bar, capable of seating over one hundred.
BRESIN A ’ S CA RRY OUT 10 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 723-7869 • facebook.com/BresinasCarryout • Located across from Leinenkugel’s Brewery, this carry-out only restaurant is a local legend for its chicken, fish, and jo jos (which are breaded, pressure-cooked potato chunks). Whether you’re grabbing two pieces of chicken for a quick lunch or 100 pieces for a family reunion, Bresina’s has you covered. They also serve battered jumbo shrimp, cheese curds, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Call ahead and they’ll often have your lunch or dinner order ready within 15 minutes (or a little longer if they’re busy). Frequently ranks among the Best Restaurants for Chicken in Volume One’s Best of the Chippewa Valley Poll.
BRESIN A ’ S OLD H OM E RESTA URA N T 704 E. Grand Ave.,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7973 • A quality, hometown joint where everyone is welcome. A familyowned business for more than 30 years, Bresina’s is known for good home cooking, homemade hash browns, and their potato dumplings, which you can buy to take home for later.
BRIDGE STREET BREW 114 North Bridge Street, Chip-
pewa Falls • (715) 861-3334 • facebook.com/bridgestbrewcoffeeshop/ • A midwest coffeehouse serving up all manner of brews from Americano to pour overs. They serve light fare breakfasts like crepes and oatmeal, blended lattes, smoothies, pastries, salads, soups, and paninis.
BRIDGEWATER RESTA URA N T A N D PUB 1009 W. Park
Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-6941 • facebook. com/bridgewatercf • This relaxed and casual yet upscale restaurant is known for cut-to-order steaks, varying specials throughout the week, and Bloody Marys ($3 all day on Sundays). They’re open late on weekends and have an attached bar. Private room available. Attached to the Avalon Hotel & Conference Center.
CA N CUN M EXICA N GRILL 475 Chippewa Mall Drive,
Suite 105, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7007 • cancunmexicangrillwi.com • A classic Mexican restaurant featuring a south-of-the-border atmosphere and all your favorite dishes including fajitas, chimichangas, and more. Try their margaritas or their highly popular cheese dip. Vegetarian friendly, private party room. On Sundays, one child for each adult may eat for free. Party room available. $0.99 margaritas on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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CASA MEX ICANA 324 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls •
(715) 726-2315 • Find it on Facebook • A Mexican restaurant featuring a festive vibe and all of your south-of-the-border favorites, including seafood, fajitas, chimichangas, and more. On Mondays margaritas are only 99 cents. There is a separate bar attached. Vegetarian friendly.
CHEERS BAR & G RILL 19845 Co Hwy X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-3223 • Find it on Facebook • Previously known as Italiano’s Pizzeria, Cheers Bar & Grill is a pub just down the highway from Lake Wissota serving up all of your pub favorites. A Friday fish fry, prime rib on Saturday night, and happy hour from 2-6pm and 8-11pm. They also serve up homemade pizzas and hearty breakfasts daily.
CHINA BUFFET 475 Chippewa Mall Drive, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 726-9886 • A plentiful buffet of classic Chinese food guaranteed to send you home full. Try the House Fried Chicken, the coconut shrimp, and other tasty seafood offerings. Private party room, vegetarian friendly.
CHIPPEWA CANDY SH O P 322 N. Bridge St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 861-7880 • chippewacandyshop.com • The Chippewa Candy Shop may NOT be recommended by your dentist, but it’s just the place your sweet tooth needs. Select from a massive assortment of
candies, chocolates, and coffee. Gazing upon jar after jar of sugary treats will make you feel like a kid in a candy store. They’ve got weigh-and-pay soft-serve ice cream, too! $10 on average.
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D E B ’S CAF É 1120 122nd St., Suite 3, Chippewa Falls •
FILL IN N STATION 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls
(715) 833-2233 • debscafe.com • Casual dining offering all-day breakfast, wraps, grilled paninis, sandwiches, salads, pizza, coffee, and smoothies. They feature their own brand of soup and salsa and offer catering services to boot. Serving a small selection of local beer and wine. Outdoor seasonal seating, huge gluten free menu, and kids menu (which includes a lot of GF options). Conference room & banquet room available. Open weekdays 7am-3pm, Saturdays at 9am-3pm, and closed Sundays.
C H I P P E W A F AM ILY R E STAU R ANT 1701 Kennedy Rd,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4751 • One of the area’s big breakfast spots, the Chippewa Family Restaurant cracks open more eggs than a clumsy farmer. Breakfast is served all day, but regulars of all ages show up for lunch and dinner as well. Check out the daily specials and Sunday brunch. They offer a selection of vegetarian dishes including a veggie melt and stir fry, and many breakfast items can be made vegetarian-style as well. The plentiful comfort food is available for carryout. Come in on your birthday to receive a free piece of pie!
D O M INO ’S P IZ Z A 354 Chippewa Mall Dr, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 726-2626 • dominos.com • Domino’s delivers a wide selection of thin, hand-tossed, and deep dish crust pizzas right to your doorstep, now crafted with their newer recipe. They’ve also got breadsticks, chicken wings, and desserts.
C H O P STIC K S ASIA TASTE 3030 Commercial Blvd, Chip-
pewa Falls • (715) 861-2266 • chopstickslakehallie. com • Chopsticks Asia Taste offers a wide array of authentic Chinese food, such as Hunan Chicken, Moo Shu Pork, Orange Beef, and Kung Pao Shrimp. Some Thai specialties, including Pad Thai and a variety of curries, are on the menu as well. Come in for a lunch special or in the evening for a delicious Chinese-style dinner.
THE E D G E P U B & E ATE R Y 9504 Cty Hwy S., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 723-2400 • facebook.com/theedgepub/ • This casual restaurant offers a spacious bar and outdoor deck overlooking Lake Wissota. Go for the fish buffet every Friday, the lunch buffet from 11am to 2pm Monday through Friday, the favorite shrimp po’boy, or their burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and pizzas. The Edge is a relaxed gathering spot that in summer even allows customers to park their boat and eat. Private party room, vegetarian friendly.
C O N NEL L ’S SU P P E R C L U B 18525 50th Ave, Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-5656 • connellssupperclub.webs.com • A classic supper club just off the beaten path serving BBQ ribs, chicken, sandwiches, and seafood – but they’re really known for their steaks and big portions of just about everything. Serves a family-style dinner from 11am-2pm on Sundays. Open late on weekends. Private party room and carry-out options.
ER B ER T AND G ER B ER T’S 1433 Commercial Blvd., Chip-
pewa Falls • erbertandgerberts.com • This Eau Clairebased sandwich chain is known for its fresh subs and clubs with fun names like the Boney Billy, the Jacob Bluefinger, the Comet Morehouse, and more - plus pickles and a good-sized selection of soups and chips. Delivery, vegetarian friendly.
C U LV ER ’S 2573 Commercial Blvd, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-9343 • culvers.com • With a wide range of hearty homestyle eats, Culver’s invites you to “taste how much we care.” The trademark ButterBurgers are never made with frozen meat and the North Atlantic Cod is hand-dipped and fried to a golden crisp. The super-thick, creamy custard is made fresh throughout the day. Outdoor seating, open late.
EV ER Y B U D D Y ’S B AR AND G R IL L 19 W. Central St.,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-3838 • facebook.com/ everybuddysbarandgrill/ • Located in the heart of downtown Chippewa, Every Buddy’s menu features local ingredients, including the freshest meat from Sokup’s Market for their burgers. The rock ‘n’ roll-themed menu includes “In the Pit” barbecue sandwiches, Hotel California burgers, and a range of other wraps, sandwiches, and pizzas. Specials include Tex-Mex Tuesdays, all-you-can-eat wings
D A I R Y Q U EEN 124 E. Park Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715)
723-7911 • dairyqueen.com • Whether you’re craving some hot food or cool tasty treats, they’ve got both. (This is a seasonal location, so they’re only open
• (715) 723-6551 • fillinnstation.com • A former gas station turned casual neighborhood bar, the FillInn Station is known for its amazing homemade cheese curds, specialty pizzas, and burgers. They also have sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and Bloody Marys served with fresh shrimp and a beer chaser. There’s a fish fry on Friday and prime rib on Saturdays. The daily specials include a MondayFriday pizza special: Between 4 and 6pm, you can get a seven-topping pizza for $10.43. Delivery and private party hall available.
GLEN LOCH SA LOON 1300 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 861-3828 • Find it on Facebook • This recently reopened century-old saloon on the north side of Chippewa Falls is a perfect place to enjoy stone-fired pizzas, burgers made with locally sourced beef, and other delicious bar-and-grill fare, including Friday fish frys and wing nights. Stop in to check out the daily specials or to grab a Leinie’s and shoot some pool.
GOLDEN E A GLE RESTA URA N T 16760 Co. Hwy. X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2948 • A family-style restaurant cooking up food the whole family can enjoy. Check out the Friday noon fish fry. Their breakfast and Sunday brunch keep the locals happy, especially the pancakes.
GOLDSM ITH COFFEE BA R 22 S. Prairie St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 379-3458 • Find it on Facebook • This school-turned-coffee shop offers specialty coffee drinks, non-coffee energy drinks, baked goods, homemade scones, and gluten free options. Join their cup club and have your clean cup ready for you every time you go, and feel free to grab lunch, too. Keto-friendly options available.
H A LLIE BA R & GRILL 1713 Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls •
(715) 861-3870 • halliebarandgrill.com • A popular game day spot, Hallie Bar and Grill also has a full pub menu. Between cheers and boos, grub on over 20 different burgers. The Western Burger gets a cheer, with a half pound of ground beef, bacon, cheese, onion, and barbecue sauce. Specials include 2-for-1 burgers all day Monday and BBQ ribs on Wednesdays. Also check out the Friday night fish. Bar open late on weekends. Open every day for breakfast. Get all free drink on your birthday.
H E A RTBRE A KERS BA R & GRILL 1705 County Highway
OO, Chippewa Falls • (715) 514-4536 • Find it on Facebook • This newly remodeled bar & grill features classic bar food like nachos, wings, apps, burgers, wraps, pizzas, and some signature entrees. They have 11 tap beers, and a happy hour from 3-6pm and 9pm-midnight. They have live live music and karaoke on weekends, and the kitchen is open late. Their outdoor patio and three large fire pits offer a great place to enjoy live music outside. Check out the diamond pool table and the Kubb pitch for more fun.
H ECKEL’ S FA M ILY RESTA URA N T 2621 Hwy. 53, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0844 • Heckel’s has a comfortable hometown atmosphere with friendly service. Family-style classics like broasted chicken, creamed corn, and big, hearty muffins fill the menu. Breakfast served all day, vegetarian friendly. Free birthday dessert.
H ON G KON G H OUSE 412 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-1401 • This downtown Chippewa Falls favorite serves your favorite Chinese classics. Stir fries, lunch specials, egg foo young, appetizers, and more. Takeout or dine in. Entrees also sold as family size. Open weekdays 11am-3:30pm, Saturdays 3-8:30pm, and closed Sundays.
J EWELSTON E COFFEE & WA FFLES 1629 Hallie Road,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 895-8582 • jewelstonecoffee.com • Jewelstone Coffee & Waffle Bar is a passion project by Brenda Buxman, a nurse of over 16 years. The restaurant serves up locally roasted Honest Roast Coffee for drip coffee, espressos, lattes and more, a wide variety of loose teas, fresh made waffles, and organic fruits and ingredients. 100% of the proceeds are donated to Warm Hearts, Warm Homes-Chippewa Valley, benefiting area families with housing insecurity.
J IM BOB’ S PIZ Z A – OJ IBWA GOLF & BOWL 8140 136th St.,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 836-0909 • jimbobspizza.net • Located inside the Ojibwa Golf & Bowl, JimBob’s tosses up a variety of gourmet pizzas, including BBQ Ranch Chicken & Bacon, Philly Steak, and Gyro Guy (a pizza with gyro meat). Features not only 18 specialty pizzas but a grill menu that includes burgers, fish, and pork sandwiches. Able to accommodate large groups and parties. Bowling, golf, and archery available. They offer dine-in, carryout, and delivery services. Gluten-free and meatless pizzas are available. Pre-packaged ice cream selection available for carry out or delivery. Take and bake pizzas also available.
J IM M Y J OH N ’ S 424 Bridge St, Chippewa Falls • (715)
720-7200 • jimmyjohns.com • A quick stop for tasty subs, Jimmy John’s aims to please with its food and quirky in-house signage. The shop’s signature sandwich is the J.J. Gargantuan – an intimidating sub packed with Genoa salami, capicola, smoked ham, roast beef, turkey, provolone, and all the
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filet-mignon, mushroom or beef gnocchi, pork & dumplings, bolognese, and more. Serving up several cuts of steak, fish, and baskets of shrimp. Fish fry on Fridays, and Prime Rib on Saturdays. The ECL burger is a local blend of beef on a brioche bun, and the walleye sandwich is pan-fried with a cracker crust.
L U CY ’S D EL I 117 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715)
720-9800 • foreign5.com/lucys • This downtown Chippewa Falls deli is a popular spot for a quick lunch or breakfast. Serving deli-style sandwiches like hot beef and reubens with Boar’s Head meat & cheeses. Soups, salads, and personal pizzas are all made from scratch. Breakfast is served until 11am, featuring local favorite caramel rolls and breakfast pizza. Offering a variety of local beer/ wine, espresso drinks, and a kids menu. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly, and delivery available on orders over $25 to the Chippewa Falls area. Can take reservations for large groups, and has limited outdoor seating.
M AHL I THAI 212 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715)
861-5333 • mahlithaicuisine.com • This carry outonly restaurant offers fantastic Thai food from a comprehensive and diverse menu. Order up some of the ever-popular Pad Thai, or if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary be sure to try their Pad Kee Maow. In most dishes you’ll find noodles, meat, and a vast array of veggies that are sure to fill you up.
M AX ’S B ISTR O & B AR 213 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 861-2500 • facebook.com/MaxsBistroBar • Baja California and Mexican fare with a strong focus on seafood. Menu includes seafood favorites like California swordfish, crab enchiladas, and fish tacos and Mexican-American favorites like burritos, street tacos, and chimichangas. Receive a free serving of fried ice cream on your birthday. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
O L SO N’S ICE C R E AM AND D EL I 611 N. Bridge St, Chip-
pewa Falls • (715) 723-4331 • olsonsicecream.com • Heading to Olson’s in downtown Chippewa falls is favorite local pastime. Their 28+ flavors of ice cream are made with fresh ingredients, available in scoops, sundaes, shakes, ice cream sandwiches, and more. They also have a lunch menu, featuring wraps, sandwiches, soups and breadbowls. An employee favorite is the Hot and Beefy Sandwich. Winter hours 10am-7pm. Summer hours 10am9:30pm.
P AP A M U R P HY ’S TAK E ‘N’B AK E P IZZ A 3042 Commercial
Blvd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 738-1165 • papamurphys. com • Made fresh the moment you order, Papa Murphy’s prepares a variety of unique pizzas that you pick up, take home, and cook yourself. Six-time winner of “Best Pizza Chain in America” consumers’ choice award. They also offer cookie dough and a delightful cinnamon wheel for a fresh-baked dessert. Vegetarian friendly.
THE P IT STO P P U B & G R U B 130 Fleet Street, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 861-2200 • facebook.com/PitStopPubGrub • This spot, formerly known as the Old Irvine Ghost Pub, is an old spot with new energy, serving up daily specials ranging from pizza to meatloaf and hot beef. A great spot for an early supper with the family or a late night out with your friends.
P IZ Z A HU T W ING STR EET 225 Prairieview Road, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-9800 • pizzahut.com • A popular pizza chain, Pizza Hut WingStreet offers a family atmosphere at its dine-in locations. A variety of popular crust styles, chicken wings, and sides are always available. Meatless pizza and pasta sauces available, open late for carry out and delivery, vegetarian friendly, senior citizen meal deal.
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fixin’s. Chips, cookies, and pickles are on hand to round out your meal. Catering services, delivery, vegetarian friendly, online ordering.
JO EL’S 4CO RNERS Hwy 178 & County Hwy S, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 861-5766 • facebook.com/4corners4fun • The recently opened and rebranded Joel’s 4Corners (formerly 4Corners) is one of Chippewa Falls newest eateries. The atmosphere includes memorabilia such as old local newspapers, sports artifacts from local schools, and more. They serve up appetizers (including egg rolls), burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and some dinner entrees, Friday fish fry, and a weekday lunch buffet from 11am-1pm. Wednesday lunch buffet is fried chicken, and an Asian-themed buffet. The full-service bar offers four to five beers on tap.
KARL’S BAR-B-Q EXPRE S S 456 Kennedy Road, Chip-
pewa Falls • 715-861-5460 • karlsbbqexpress.com • Karl’s BBQ Express serves up smoked meats like briskets, ribs, and turkey in sandwiches and platters served with plenty of your favorite sides like mac & cheese. They even sell all their meats by the pound. A specialty are their massive, overstuffed baked potatoes served with beef brisket or pork. Karl’s will take call-ahead orders whether its 5 minutes or 2 days in advance to make your lunch break faster.
KFC 1017 Woodward Ave, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-
4771 • kfc.com • Home of America’s favorite fingerlickin’ good chicken, served with their homestyle sides and delicious buttermilk biscuits.
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Q & B B AR R AND G R IL L 10764 Cty. Hwy. Q, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 724-1444 • horizonslounge.com • Q & B Bar and Grill offers a full menu of appetizers, soups, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, salads, broasted chicken, pasta, steaks, fish, and shrimp. Daily food specials available every week as well as a Friday Fish Fry. Carryout available. Two private dining rooms. Breakfast served Saturday & Sunday 9-noon.
Avenue, Chippewa Falls • 1-888-382-4780 • lakewissotagolf.com • Lake Wissota Golf & Events features four docks where boaters can tie up and stop in for a bite to eat. The dining area enjoys a gorgeous lake view and a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal after a game of golf. Outdoor seating, private party room, open late.
LO OP Y ’S G R IL L AND SAL O O N 10691 Business 29, Chip-
R ED Z O NE SP O R TS B AR 2071 S Prairie View Rd, Chip-
pewa Falls • (715) 723-5667 • 723loop.com • A log cabin atmosphere sets the stage for casual eating at Loopy’s. Located right on the Chippewa River, the fish fry and homemade pizza are popular menu items, but make sure to check out the terrific nachos. Philly beef pepper jack sandwiches and homemade soups are a favorite. Weekday lunch buffet, outdoor seating, outdoor private party area, banquet services, and vegetarian friendly. Loopy’s is also a venue for weddings and receptions. Offers a shuttle to and from Loopy’s to your home or hotel within 15 miles. Tubing, canoeing, and kayaking available seasonally (memorialy day to labor day.) Open until 11pm in the summer. Volleyball leagues, jenga, bags, and more games.
pewa Falls • (715) 726-3030 • This down-to-earth and friendly sports bar offers food that goes beyond run-of-the-mill bar food. While their burgers are worthy of many compliments, the bar favorite is the Philly cheesesteak. Also serves appetizers such as cheese curds and wings, and homemade soups. Outdoor seating and open late.
THE R U M O R M IL L P U B & E ATE R Y 465 Chippewa Mall
Drive, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5600 • rumormillpubandeatery.com • This casual, family-friendly restaurant and sports bar has an old-school antique feel. It boasts a unique menu that includes local cuisine and unique appetizers like Leinenkugel’s battered pickles, Shrimp Kisses, and Rumor Stoppers (a hard boiled egg wrapped in bacon and deep fried with a sweet chili sauce), as well as hand-crafted ice creams. Weather permitting, you can enjoy dinner on the outdoor patio. Lunch buffet and Friday fish fry.
LO OP Y ’S HIG H SHO R E S SU P P ER C L U B 17985 Co. Trk. X,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-9854 • loopyshighshores. com • Loopy’s High Shores Supper Club, newly re-opened under new ownership, offers a new twist on supper club dining classics. Start off with a Sconnie Board full of meats and cheeses, or roasted root vegetables. Their house specialties include a
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SAK U R A J AP ANESE R E STAU R ANT 360 Chippewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-2222 • sakurawi.
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com • Stop by Sakura in Chippewa Falls to enjoy some of the Valley’s best sushi and hibachi dishes. Grab a pair of chopticks and a Sapporo and get ready to dive into a Wisconsin roll (tuna, salmon, and avocado topped with yellowtail jalapeno chef special sauce) or a Chippewa River Roll (spicy tuna, crunch, cream cheese, and avocado topped with seared white tuna and eel sauce). And if you’re feeling saucy, grab the Sexy roll (yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber) or bring a pal and gorge on the Sakura Love Boat (16 pieces of sashimi, 12 pieces of sushi, chef special roll, California roll). Also serves lunch.
SA N DBA R & GRILL 17643 50th Ave., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-1266 • lakewissotasandbar.com • The SandBar and Grill, located on Lake Wissota, offers a relaxed bar atmosphere with great burgers and sandwiches plus the self-proclaimed “best fish fry in town.” Check in for daily lunch specials and breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Also features live music and comedy nights, trivia, volleyball and bean bag leagues, and canoe and kayak rentals in the summer.
SH EELEY H OUSE SA LOON 236 W. River St., Chip-
pewa Falls • sheeleyhousesaloon.com • This historic restaurant and bar offers unique gastropub dining using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. They tout their “distinctive pub dining amid timeless architecture,” and the full menu features sandwiches, steaks, and salads, as well as seafood, crab cakes, and a Friday fish fry. The 19th-century building is on the state and national registers of historic places. The Sheeley House also hosts live music and comedy, wine tastings, and private dinners and parties.
SH ERRI J O’ S WAYSIDE BA R & GRILL 18091 County Highway X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2777 • Find it on Facebook • This cozy lakeside spot serves up drinks and a variety of menu items like pulled pork and hot beef sandwiches, bourbon barbecues, jumbo chicken wings, pizza, and appetizers. Enjoy the views of Lake Wissota from one of three outdoor patios.
SWEEN EY’ S BA R & GRILL 201 E. Canal St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 723-9905 • facebook.com/sweeneys.bar. grill/ • A classic Wisconsin bar and grill where the locals go to get a burger or a homemade pizza. Breakfast is served during the weekend, and includes a free Bloody Mary with the purchase of an entree. Sweeney’s boasts 25 kinds of half-pound burgers, and its relaxed atmosphere puts customers at ease. Open late and vegetarian friendly.
TH IRSTY BA DGER SPORTS BA R & GRILL 3077 Cty. Hwy.
OO, Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-7402 • thirstybadgerbar.com • Looking for a good place to watch the game? This sports bar in Lake Hallie has 16 flatscreen TVs and offers a 3-5pm happy hour every day of the week. Check out their daily deals like 2 for 1 burger Monday and taco Tuesday. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wings, a Friday fish fry, and more, and you’ll find special deals during Packer and Badger games.
TOPPERS PIZ Z A 475 Chippewa Mall Drive, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 720-2800 • toppers.com • Topped with everything from buffalo chicken to mac ’n’ cheese to asiago and hand-pinched Italian sausage, Toppers pizza pies are legendary, whether you order for lunch or late at night. Likewise, the cheese-coated Topperstix are an appetizer standard in these parts. Vegetarian friendly, delivery available, open late.
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Chippewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls • (715) 874-7000 • miconcinemas.com • The VIP Lounge at Micon Stadium 8 offers a great place to get some food before a movie – or anytime! The VIP Lounge has its own entrance off of the theater lobby, so you can stop in for a bite even without a movie ticket. Serves up classic fare like nachos, mac and cheese, hot dogs, chicken strips, specialty pizzas, and desserts like root beer floats, mini donuts, or funnel fries.
WEST H ILL BA R & GRILL 250 W. Elm St., Chippewa
Falls • (715) 720-9281 • westhillbarandgrill.com • A neighborhood bar and grill serving up burgers, pizzas, and wraps, wings, fried shrimp, and featured menu items like their “world famous” hot beef sandwiches and their signature deep fried ham and swiss sandwich. Serving broasted chicken daily. Don’t forget the Friday Fish Fry, and prime rib Saturdays. They have a private party room perfect for small events. Daily specials all week long, and available online. Kitchen open until 9 on weekdays, and 10pm on Friday and Saturday.
WISSOTA CH OPH OUSE 100 N. Bridge Street, At the Cobble-
stone Hotel, Chippewa Falls • 715-720-0550 • wissotachophouse.com • With classic American chophouses in mind, Wissota features USDA Angus Beef, an excellent variety of fresh seafood, and creative sides. Their steaks start with excellent cuts of meat, seasoned simply and cooked to perfection, delivered to your table bursting with flavor. They offer over 20 wines by the glass, 20 beers on tap a variety of bottled beer. Located inside the new Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in downtown Chippewa Falls.
