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So are you ready to get on the canning bandwagon? There are some basic things you need to know, the most fundamental being this: Canning is as much a science as an art. While canning can help you stash away some great grub, it can also kill you. Literally. Botulism, while fortunately rare, is nonetheless a looming danger for those who eat improperly canned food. Caused by a toxic bacteria that grows in oxygen-free environments, botulism can cause paralysis, difficulty breathing, and even death. Now that you’re sufficiently scared, here’s the good news: If you follow the
directions carefully, it’s easy to can safely. And this is the time of year to do it. Gardens, farmers markets, and supermarket aisles are brimming with fresh, local produce. And advice is as close as the Eau Claire County UW Extension Office. Nancy Coffey, an avid home canner and Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program coordinator at the extension office, has some basic advice for beginning canners. “They need to make sure that they are using a research-based recipe,” she says. “They should not alter that recipe, and it should be followed exactly.” As the website for the group Canning Across America explains, “(Canning) is more in line with chemistry than it is with cooking. The place to be creative and make up new recipes is when you eat your canned goods, not for the recipe for canning them.”
THE right recipe
In addition, Coffey adds, the recipe needs to be a current one; she advises using only recipes published within the past five years. “You can’t use Grandma’s canning recipe,” she says. No offense to Grandma, but the science of food preservation has advanced over the years. What was once considered safe may now be a no-no. Likewise, the produce we are canning has changed: Specifically, the pH levels of fruits and vegetables are different than they used to be, and the acidity (or alkalinity) of produce is a critical element of whether it’s safe to can. It’s also critical to have the right equipment. The two main methods are boiling water canning (which involves, unsurprisingly, a big pot of boiling water) and pressure canning (which also involves boiling water inside a device that looks like a steampunk R2-D2).
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So where can a novice canner find help? Look no farther than the UW
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ntil a few years ago, food preservation seemed like an archaic custom to me, practiced only by rural grandmothers with vast root cellars and determined-looking homemakers on World War II-era “victory garden” posters. Then I married into a family of avid food preservers and the old-fashioned activity began to seem more commonplace. And, like many ambitious localfood-loving women (and some men) of her generation, my wife developed a desire to can and began filling our pantry with homemade preserved foods. The growing popularity of canning isn’t limited to my anecdotal experience. While it’s true that canning never went out of style for a lot of people, according to market research by the makers of Ball and Kerr home canning products, industry sales grew 35 percent between 2008 and 2011. Chalk that up to the rising hipness of local and organic food mixed with some recession-driven frugality. Canning is also a fun, collaborative hobby, and eating delicious food you’ve preserved yourself can stir positive emotions in a way that store-bought food can’t. As food writer Sara Dickerman wrote a few years ago on Salon.com, “Months later, that gleaming jar of blackberry preserves functions as a postcard from summertime sent into the dark grey winter.”
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Canning, then and now Extension. The folks at the Eau Claire County Extension office (227 First Street West, Altoona) will test the dial gauge on your pressure canner for free (you should do that every year) and will also rent out pressure canners. The UW Extension also offers a ton of information on the Web: Go to foodsafety.wisc. edu and click on “Safe Home Food Preservation.” You can download recipe books and learn about canning techniques – including what kind of equipment you’ll need – as well as other food preservation methods such as pickling, fermenting, freezing, and drying. Likewise, the National Center for Home Food Preservation at the University of Georgia, has a wealth of resources at nchfp.uga.edu.
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oktoberfest’s shocking PAST ANDREA PAULSETH
digging into the origins of the beer swillin’, brat eatin’ German festival BY TYLER JENNINGS HENDERSON
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he first Oktoberfest took place in Munich, Germany, in 1810, when the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig was to be wed to Princess Therese on Oct. 12. Prince Ludwig was known to be obsessed with history, and wanted a public event that could be compared to the Olympic Games of old. He organized a public horse race in a meadow outside of Munich, and the festival was born on Oct. 17. The event was so popular that it has been held ever since. The second year, they added an agricultural fair to the event, and that portion of Oktoberfest still exists in Munich every three years. Year by year events and food have been added, but it still takes place in that meadow, now named Theresienwiese (Wiesn for short) after Princess Therese.
Oktoberfest at The Lazy Monk Taproom
TAP THE KEG!
“Oktoberfest” and “beer.” To anyone who has been to Oktoberfest (or even just heard of it) those two words go together like peanut butter and jelly. But what most people don’t know is that Oktoberfest in Munich didn’t even include beer for the first 70 years of its existence. In 1881, the city council finally allowed beer sales and the first grilled chicken stand. Those seven dry decades aren’t the only shocking truth about Oktoberfest. There’s this one: Some of the first beer stands were built in trees. Those poor stein-wielding Germans had to climb trees to get beer. That has schrecklich kämpfen written all over it. Soon beer became a staple in the festivities. The biggest beer tent to ever be erected, the Bräurosl, was built in 1913 on the grounds with enough space for 12,000 guests. Although it still exists, it only holds half of what it used to, but don’t worry. They built the Hofbräu-
Festzelt to hold 10,000 more. In 1950, the opening ceremony tradition began. The Lord Mayor of Munich starts the festivities by tapping the first keg and yelling “O’zapft is,” announcing that the keg has been tapped. Beer may not have been around in the beginning, but it later became the elixir of Oktoberfest.
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Oktoberfest is still going strong in Munich. Every year the event generates about one billion euros in business, and the 200th anniversary in 2010 was the biggest Oktoberfest celebration ever. (Average daily attendance was 375,000). It has become a massive tourist event sporting souvenirs, art, agriculture, amusement rides, music, authentic German food and, of course, beer on tap.
OUR OKTOBERFESTS Oktoberfest, Chippewa Falls Sept. 20-22 • 11am-11pm Northern Wis. State Fairgrounds 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls
Lazy Monk Oktoberfest Sept. 28 • 4-9pm The Lazy Monk Taproom 320 Putnam St., Eau Claire
Oktoberfest USA Sept. 27-Oct. 5 Oktoberfest Fairgrounds, La Crosse
Dallas Oktoberfest Oct. 5 • 9am-evening Dallas Park, Old Mill Pond Dallas, Wis.
La Crosse’s festival, which began in 1961, brings in an average of 175,000 people over the course of a weekend. It features parades, live music, beers from both local breweries and German breweries, and a whole host of authentic German foods. In the early 1960s, the U.S. government approved the name of “Oktoberfest, USA” and the La Crossse event was born. Since then there have been many Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the United States (the largest is in Cincinnati) and all over the world. The German traditions echo in American society, as the United States is second only to Germany itself for the number of German-born citizens.
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AUTUMN-INFUSED by EMILY ALBRENT & Thom FOUNTAIN
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utumn is near and that means cooler weather and holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. We are always fans of people getting into the holiday spirit and one of those ways is by eating and drinking fun, weird, surprising foods that only seem right in the fall months. On a scale of “that is crazy” to “that sounds awesome” here is a list of some of the drinks and foods you can try for yourself. Apple Smoked Cheese
Red Apple Cheese in Owen will provide you your autumnal Wisconsin necessity with a variety of apple-flavored cheddars, goudas and more. This is why we live in Wisconsin, people.
PUMPKIN BEER
Pumpkin beer isn’t limited to Wisconsin, but, frankly, why would you drink beer from any other state? You can get the Whole Hog from Point Brewery or the Pumpkin Lager from Lakefront or any other number of deliciously spooky beers.
Apple bratwursts
The art of the bratwurst has been relatively unchanged for years, with varieties generally consisting of beer or no beer, but lately people have been getting pretty crazy with their ‘wurst, including a number of apple bratwurst. This writer can attest it is just as good as your tastebuds think it will be.
Looking for something a little crazier?
will all be worth it for these limited edition potato chips.
Pumpkin Kit-Kat: Could be fun to give those out to trick-or-treaters. They won’t suspect a thing.
Jones Soda Holiday Pack: Flavors include Turkey and Gravy and Pumpkin Pie. You can find some of these flavors on Amazon but honestly, Turkey and Gravy you guys. Why?
Pumpkin Pie Spice Pringles: Trying to fit your hand into one of these contraptions might make you feel like an inadequate human being, but it
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Danielle Crunchy Pumpkin chips: They really are making chips out of everything now, aren’t they?
Catching the color
how to maximize the beauty of our area’s trees
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nown for its outdoor lifestyle, Wisconsin has plenty of ways to enjoy the fall colors. So, we compiled a list to help you make the best of the most beautiful (and short-lived) season.
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For Couples/Families
Drives
Carson Park
Eau Claire: • Highway 12 Augusta • Highway 93 LaCrosse • Highway 37 to Mondovi • Highway 85 to Durand
East of Eau Claire to
This 134-acre park is a favorite of Eau Claire residents. It is also a great place to have lunch and take a stroll.
South of Eau Claire to
Fairfax Park
Southwest of Eau Claire
With 75 acres, Fairfax park has plenty of walking trails to take advantage of.
Southwest of Eau Claire
Mt. Simon Park
Chippewa Falls: • Highway 178 North of Chippewa Falls to Cornell
Menomonie: • Highway 29 East of Menomonie to Chippewa Falls • Highway 25 South of Menomonie to Durand
For the Outdoor Enthusiast(s)
WALKing/hiking trails
At 49 acres, located on Dell’s Pond, Mt. Simon Park also has a boat dock so visitors can view the fall colors from the water.
Phoenix Park Located on the Chippewa River, this 33-acre park has a large boat landing for fall color viewing from the water.
Rod and Gun Park This 36-acre park is relatively small, but its series of ponds and streams make a beautiful addition to the backdrop of fall colors.
L.L. Phillips County Park
Chippewa River Trail Follows the Chippewa River
This 76-acre park has a walking trail complete with a beautiful lake and creek.
Red Cedar State Trail Follows the Red River
Grandad’s Bluff, LaCrosse Grandad’s is the largest bluff in La Crosse. It is surrounded by forest and several walking trails.
FALL COLOR REPORT Want to time your leaf-peeping trip just right? Travel Wisconsin’s elite squad of more than 100 “color reporters” keeps tabs on trees in all 72 counties so you can optimize your autumn enjoyment. The information is presented in an interactive (and frequently updated) Fall Color Report at TravelWisconsin.com/fall-color-report as well as via a weekly email newsletter (sign up at the same website). Check it out before they all fall down!
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TAKE A HIKE
Lowes Creek
Hickory Ridge Trail This nine-mile trail, located in northern Chippewa County in the County Forest, begins in a parking lot off of 225th Ave. (Bob Lake Rd.).
see the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp autumn air Eau Claire River Route
Downtown Eau Claire to East Side Hill Start at the paved trailhead hidden across from L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s underground parking entrance on South Dewey Street. The trail brings you across to the north side of the river on an old railroad trestle S bridge, then across the footbridge into Boyd Park. Take an immediate left after the Boyd Park Bridge and go along a wood-chipped hiking path. Before the trail ends, you have to catch a left turnoff into the woods near the end of the clearing, onto a trail that eventually reaches Archery Park.
Trip Falls & Devil’s Punchbowl
From Menomonie, go west on Highway 29, turn left after crossing the Red Cedar River, and left again on Rustic Road. Pull over when you get to a small bridge with metal guardrails; path will be on right. The trail is not too difficult and it is short (about 1/2 mile), but requires some agility to climb up the small cliffs alongside three waterfalls. The gully widens and the path gets easier after about 500 yards. Check out the Devil’s Punchbowl, where you can take four flights of stairs down into the ravine, or walk around the rim.
Tower Ridge Recreation Area
Irvine Park This two-mile trail is a gently rolling path for bikers and hikers. The trail is located in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls on Bridgewater Avenue.
From Eau Claire, go east on Highway Q and take a right on Highway L, and go south about a mile to the ski area parking lot The Tower Ridge trails are wide and wind through the oak forest, around and over a number of steep hills. Several spots even have wooden benches to stop and admire. Although the trails at Tower Ridge can be a bit maze-like, just follow the signs and you’ll get back to your car.
Lowes Creek County Park Lowes Creek’s 11 miles of multi-use trails appeal to runners, walkers, and bikers. Located off S. Lowes Creek Rd. Parking pass required. Old Abe Trail Twenty miles of paved, multi-use trail from Chippewa Falls to Cornell, winding through agricultural and forest land. One of the trailheads is northeast of Chippewa Falls on 97th Ave.
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
10 miles out of Menomonie near Highway E Hoffman Hills has nearly nine miles of hiking trails, chosen based on length and difficulty (lengths vary from 1.7 to 4.4 miles). At the north end of the park is a 60-foot observation tower. It’s almost never crowded, so pack a lunch to enjoy at one of the three picnic areas.
Putnam Trail
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire UW-Eau Claire warns hikers to stay on the Putnam trail’s wide dirt path as everything else that’s natural is studied for scientific research. The trail starts where the Little Niagara flows into the
Other great hikes to check out:
Chippewa River, marked with a gorgeous arched stone bridge. A semi-steep climb on newly constructed steps takes you above the river for some photo ops.
Big Falls County Park
10 miles east of Eau Claire off Highway Q Big Falls is the site of considerable summer activity, though pleasantly devoid of such for the next half-year. The trails, though not extensive, cut through forest on either side of county roads Q and K. Broad sand beaches and stout granite outcroppings make for good picnicking.
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Red Cedar Trail A 15-mile trail connects Menomonie to Dunnville and shadows the steep walls of the Red Cedar Valley. Wildlife includes woodpeckers, songbirds, turkey, grouse, pheasants, fox, and deer. Willow River State Park From I-94, take Exit #4 and go north on Highway 12. Then straight onto Highway U to Highway A. Continue north for 1.5 miles. The park entrance will be on the left. With more than 13 miles of trails, this is a natural playground for any nature lover. Trails offer plenty of riverside panoramic views and scenic overlooks of gorgeous waterfalls.
LEAFY EVENTS
events that celebrate the hearty, the leafy, & the colorful Lions Sturgeon Festival Aug. 30-Sep. 3 • Anson Park,
Co. Hwy S South, Jim Falls • 382-4538 or, 382-3970 There is fun for all ages including kids inflatables, music nightly, demolition derbies, tractor pull and truck pull, parade and more. Sponsored by the Lions Club.
CV Vineyard Grape Grab: Grapes U-Pick Every Fri-
day, Saturday, Sunday Aug. 30-Sep. 30, 7am-5pm • CV Vineyard, 8489 120th Ave., Bloomer • 577-3408 Bring family and friends and delight in this Local Grape Vineyard. We want you to enjoy the experience of picking your own quality fruit direct from the Vine. Bring your own containers, we supply the grape knives. We’ll provide the sweet quality grapes. Wine, juice, jelly ... whatever is your passion.
Fall Porch Pot Class Sep. 5, 7, and 14, Check venue for hours • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • 833-1234 • dwntoearth.com Create your own Fall porch pot and add some great fall color to your home. Build your own and only pay for what you take home.
Phenology Hike For Elder Explorers Sep. 5, 9:30am-
noon • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • Friends $3 (per hike) Nonmembers $5 (per hike) • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org This program is targeted for our older nature lovers. Starting at 9:30am, led by a Beaver Creek Reserve naturalist, the 30-45 minute hike on the Reserve trails will document the changes taking place in the woods at Beaver Creek Reserve. Registration and full payment required by Sep. 3.
Cleghorn Harvest Fest Sep. 6, 6:30pm-midnight; Sep.
7, 9:30am-10pm; Sep. 8, 7am-4pm • Cleghorn, six miles south of Eau Claire on Hwy 93, then east on HH • 533-3688 • cleghornharvestfest.com Cleghorn’s biggest event of the year features a softball tournament, crafters and farmers market, kids games, bike race, grand parade, bean bag tournament, classic car show, beer tent, live music, live auction, fruit and vegetable contest, fireworks Saturday night, and lots of food (charcoal chicken, brats, hot dogs, and burgers). See website for full schedule.
Fresh From Your Garden Sep. 7, 8am-5pm • Green Oasis Gardens by Greener Grass Systems, 1403 122nd St, Chippewa Falls • FREE admission, $40 for jewelry class • 832-0800 • GreenOasisGardens.com Local chef, Nate Berg, will be at Green Oasis Gardens 11am2pm educating and cooking food made fresh from the garden. 1-5pm we’re presenting a farmers market. 9am-noon we will be having a jewelry class where you may make your own Random Thoughts bracelet. Booya Days Sep. 7, 9am-7pm • Cadott • 703-0941 • cadottchamber.org This fall event offers free Booya soup, arts and craft dealers and entertainment for the family. Great Community Cookout & Tailgating Party Sep.
12, 4-9pm • Downtown Menomonie, Main Street, Menomonie • FREE • 235-2666 • mainstreetmenomonie.org Annual Great Community Cookout & Tailgating Party where you can taste delicious food from area vendors and the children can enjoy games and explore some big trucks during the Touch-A-Truck portion of the event. All located behind the Visitors Center in Downtown Menomonie.
Learners Lounge: Tiptoe Through the Mustard Family Sep. 12, 6:30-7:30pm • The Raw Deal, 603 S.
Broadway, Menomonie • FREE • Dr. Leach describes the unique structures and chemistry of this family, which includes cabbage, mustard, and horseradish. We’ll consider several native species to be sought in our native prairies, savannas, forests, and even shallow water, including those of conservation concern.
Angels Across the USA Tour 2013 Sep. 13, 6:30pm •
Wissota Springs Assisted Living, 2801 County Hwy I, Chippewa Falls • 833-2009 Award Winning Songwriter and Bereaved Father Alan Pedersen to Play/Speak. There will be refreshments and time for fellowship following the concert. Everyone is welcome to bring a photo of your child for the memory table. Balloon release at 6:30pm, concert at 7pm.
Autumn Harvest Winery Annual Fall Festival Sep.
14, Check Venue For Hours; Sep. 15, Check Venue For Hours • Autumn Harvest Winery, 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • 720-1663 • autumnharvestwinery. com A charity event held rain or shine featuring live music both days, concessions, free wine tasting, door prizes and family activities.
Packers Autograph Party Sep. 18, 6-8pm • The Heyde
Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • 726-9000 • cvca.net Nine of the Green Bay Packers who made football history in the 1960s stop in Chip-
pewa Falls after the first regular season Packer game. Packers include: Bob Skoronski, hall of fame inductee Dave Robinson, Tom Brown, Marv Fleming, Doug Hart, Ben Wilson, Bob Long, Bill “Red” Mack, and Zeke Bratkowski. Doors at 5pm with food and beverages available.
Oktoberfest Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Sep.
20 to Sep. 22, 11am-11pm • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • 866723-0340 • oktoberfestcf.com A weekend celebrating our German heritage. Three stages with live entertainment, amazing family fun and great food. Enjoy three days of music, food and fun.
Fall Harvest Festival Every Day from Sep. 21 to Oct.
27 • Pleasant Valley Tree Farm, N7240 810th Street, Elk Mound • Weekdays: $5.50, Weekends: $8, ages 23 months and younger FREE • 879-5179 • pleasantvalleytree.com Enjoy a petting zoo, hayrides, Spooky Ridge Trail, Fort Fraser, Corn Maze, Pedal Toy Track, Straw fort and tunnels, gemstone mining, play areas, a magical woodland maze, pumpkin bowling, mini golf, and so much more. Not all attractions available on weekdays. Petting zoo available weekends Sep. 21Oct. 20; hayrides available weekends Sep. 21 and on.
Family Fun In The Garden Sep. 21, 8am-5pm • Green Oasis Gardens by Greener Grass Systems, 1403 122nd St, Chippewa Falls • FREE admission, activities may have a small fee • 832-0800 • GreenOasisGardens.com Come and enjoy a day in the Garden with the whole family. We will have music playing, wood-fired pizza being made out of the back of a fire truck, and stations to learn about how to spruce up your lawn and garden for the fall. We have several activities planned for the children. Scarecrow Makin’ Days Sep. 21, 10am-3pm; Sep. 28,
10am-3pm; Oct. 5, 10am-3pm • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • 833-1234 • dwntoearth.com Make your own scarecrow, and we’ll provide the straw and clean up the mess. Bring in your old and funky clothes, boots, and hats to create a prized scarecrow. A prize will be awarded to the person who creates the most unique scarecrow. Post pictures of your scarecrows on our Facebook page for all to enjoy and be inspired.
Celebrate Eau Claire 2013 Sep. 21, 1-5pm • Downtown
Eau Claire • 839-4914 • downtowneauclaire.org Check out sidewalk sales at local businesses, enjoy great food, a kids carnival, petting zoo, pony rides, cultural dances, a 5k walk (begins at 10am at the Grand Theatre), plus a new Celebrate Eau Claire parade (begins at 3pm on Barstow Street beginning at Wilson Park).
Bike n’ Brats Bonanza Sep. 21, 4-7pm • Mega Foods
East, 1201 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 836-8700 Free brat to everyone that bikes to the event, plus beer sampling and giveaways with live music by Billy Krause and Chuck Roll, and Dames. Family-friendly group ride-out from Phoenix Park leaves at 3:30pm sharp, with an additional pick-up point in Boyd Park at 3:45pm. Find this event on Facebook for more info.
Valley. Artists invite you to our studios and galleries to take part in the creative process, exhibit their work, and demonstrate their art-making methods as the rolling hills and valleys put on a show of their own with trees flushed with vibrant color.
Parade of Colors Fall Hike on the Ice Age Trail Oct.
5 • Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center, 13394 County Highway M, New Auburn • FREE • iatchippewa.org Walkers may register 9-11am at the Obey Interpretive Center. Walkers will be shuttled to the starting point of their choice to enable hikes of 1-6 miles. Afterwards, enjoy snacks and tour the Interpretive Center, with its exhibits and a variety of activities for children.
Wounded Warriors Guide Service Fall Festival Oct.
5, 9am-5pm; Oct. 6, 10am-4pm • Sunset Rd., Fall Creek • 797-4802 A fundraiser event to help us get wounded veterans back out hunting and fishing at WWGS we provide all expense paid trips for our wounded and disabled vets. We will have family friendly games and will have uniformed soldiers harvesting the pumpkins for the children right in the patch.
Falling Leaves Art Tour Oct. 5, 10am-6pm; Oct. 6,
10am-5pm • See website for location info • FREE • info@fallingleavesarttour.com • fallingleavesarttour. com A free, self-guided tour of art studios in beautiful Northwestern Wisconsin. Travel at your own pace. No reservations required. You can’t find a better way to spend an early autumn weekend.
Beaver Creek Booya & Fall Festival Oct. 5, 11am3pm • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • carry-out booya available today, $9 for meat version and $7 for Veggie version • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Mark you calendar to attend this annual event. Don’t miss out on the fun, food and live music with kids crafts, games and hikes. Sponsor and volunteer opportunities available. Playin’ with Pumpkins Oct. 12, 10am-3pm • Down
To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • 833-1234 • dwntoearth.com Free pumpkin painting for the kids, free pumpkin cookies and hot apple cider in the cafe, plus much more.
Flyway Film Festival Every Day from Oct. 17 to Oct. 20 • Pepin & Stockholm • flywayfilmfestival.org Each year Flyway features over 50 films, dozens of visiting filmmakers, panel discussions and workshops, and a Thursday night Kickoff Gala with food, filmmakers and live music. All this in an intimate and interactive environment along the banks of the Mississippi River. See website for the full schedule. “Uncorked” benefiting Junior Achievement Oct. 18, 6-9pm • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, 3800 Starr Ave., Eau Claire • 835-5566 • wisconsin.ja.org Junior Achievement in partnership with Gordy’s County Market present a wine tasting event with more than 150 wines from across the world complimented with gourmet foods and cheeses. Attending business professionals will network and learn more about how to get involved with Junior Achievement’s economic education programs. Clean Sweep Fall Collection Oct. 19, 8am-noon •
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward
Warrens Cranberry Festival Every Day from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29 • Town of Warrens (just north of Tomah) • cranfest.com This massive small town festival features over three miles of shopping with over 1300 booths, the largest high school marching band parade in the tristate area, lots of contests, marsh tours, and plenty of food. See website for the full schedule. The 2013 Fall Splendor Art Meander Sep. 27, 4-9pm; Sep. 28, 10am-4pm • See website for participating gallery addresses • art-meander.com The Gallery Owners and Studio Artists of NW Wisconsin are inviting you to our 4th Annual “Meander” this fall. It’s a self-guided trip to 15 fine studios and galleries. Wine Down Saturday at Autumn Harvest Winery
Fourth Saturdays until Oct. 31, 3-6pm • Autumn Harvest Winery, 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • 7201663 • autumnharvestwinery.com Live music with light appetizers, specials and great camaraderie.
Lazy Monk Brewing Oktoberfest Celebration Sep.
28, 4-9pm • Lazy Monk Brewing, LLC, 320 Putnam St., Eau Claire • lazymonkbrewing.com Dig out your Lederhosen, Dirndls and Alpine hats. Tonight the Lazy Monk tap room is redecorated for an Oktoberfest theme with Oktoberfest bier, imported pretzels, wursts, spätzle and many other German foods, plus accordion players.
Fresh Art Fall Tour Every Day from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, 10am-5pm • Fifteen galleries Lake Pepin and the Chippewa Valley (see website for exact addresses) • freshart.org A self-guided tour of artists’ studios and eclectic galleries near Lake Pepin and the Chippewa
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St., Chippewa Falls • co.chippewa.wi.us At the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. 8am-noon. Appliance and Electronics collection, household hazardous waste clean sweep, and scrap metal recycling.
Family Adventures in Geocaching Oct. 19, 9:30amnoon • Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek • $10 for Friends, $15 for Nonmembers • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org his class is designed as in introduction to geocaching. Participants will learn basic GPS use and have a chance to practice their new skills during this class. The program is designed for families with children approximately 10 years old and older. Space is limited. Dress for outdoor weather. Cornell’s Annual Fall Bazaar Oct. 27, 10am-3pm •
Cornell High School, 708 Bridge St., Cornell • 2390786 • cityofcornell.com See contact info for details.
Fall Colors Basket Oct. 28, 5:30-9:30pm • Wise Nature
Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek • $35 for Friends, $40 for Nonmembers • 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org This basket is the perfect fall centerpiece when filled with leaves, gourds or fall flowers. Starting with a wooden base this advanced-beginner basket contains dyed and natural spokes and is woven with different size reeds that combines natural, dyed and space-dyed reed. Register by Oct. 18.
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AUTUMNAL ADVENTURES When it comes to family-friendly fall fun, the Chippewa Valley has it covered. There’s a whole range of activities, from the classic apple picking and pumpkin carving to the not-so-classic apple slinging and pumpkin launching. So go ahead, try some cider, stab a pumpkin, and embrace all fall has to offer (because it’s only around for so long).
ORCHARDS AVEnue Orchard 6700 Highway 53, Eau Claire • 8355141 • aveappleorchard.com.
Blueberry Ridge Orchard E2795 Hageness Rd., Eleva • 287-3366 • contact@blueberryridge-orchard.com • blueberryridge-orchard.com.
Bushel and a Peck Market 18444 Co. Hwy OO, Chip-
pewa Falls • 723-0133 • bushelandapeckmarket.com.
Class Apple 5198 Sunset View Dr., Eau Claire • 8349060, 577-4601 • dlyoung@mac.com • classapple.com.
Connell’s Family Orchard 19372 Co. Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • 723-5119 • info@connellsorchard.com • connellsorchard.com. Ferguson’s Morningside Orchard 6470 Balsam Rd.,
Eau Claire • 830-9370 • fergusons@morningsideorchard.com • morningsideorchard.com.
White Oak Farms W2369 Maple Rd., Eau Claire • 8340998 • Nancy@WhiteOakOrchard.com • whiteoakorchard.com.
PATCHES pewa Falls • 720-1663 • autumnharvestwinery.com.
AVEnue Orchard 6700 Highway 53, Eau Claire • 8355141 • aveappleorchard.com.
Blueberry Hills Farm N7900 Cty Rd J, Menomonie • (651) 303-3372 • info@blueberryhillsfarmwi.com • blueberryhillsfarmwi.com. Blueberry Ridge Orchard E2795 Hageness Rd., Eleva • 287-3366 • contact@blueberryridge-orchard.com • blueberryridge-orchard.com.
Harper’s Hillview Farm Orchard E6198 Hickory Road,
Govin’s Meats & Berries N6134 670th St, Menomonie • 231-2377 • govinsfarm.com..
John McIlquham Orchard, LLC 19947 County Hwy
Falls • 720-0192.
Eau Claire • 878-4526.
J, Chippewa Falls • 720-1663 • autumnharvestwinery. com.
Schaefer’s Orchard Run 1726 County Hwy K, Chippewa Falls • 723-8865 • orchardrun@yahoo.com.
Ferguson’s Morningside Orchard
Autumn Harvest Winery 19947 County Hwy J, Chip-
VINEYARDS & Winemakers Autumn Harvest Winery Open May-October • 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • 720-1663 • winer@autumnharvestwinery.com • autumnharvestwinery.com. Cap-n-Corks 5256 Friedeck Rd., Eau Claire • (715)514-4110 • capncorksonline.com.
Short DRIVE WINERIES: Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery (1 hour 52 mins) •
W12266 King Lane, Stockholm • 448-3502 • info@ maidenrockwinerycidery.com • maidenrockwinerycidery.com.
Cottage Winery and Vineyard N7391 County Rd. F,
Chateau St. Croix (1 hour 45 mins) • 1998A State Road 87, St. Croix Falls • 483-2556 • chateaustcroix. com • Find us on Facebook.
Klinger Farm Market 12756 132nd St., Chippewa Falls • 288-6348 • Also available on Facebook • klingerfarmmarket.com.
CR Vineyard 8489 120th Ave., Bloomer (Hwy 53 to Til-
Hook Stone Winery (1 hour 55 mins) • 10588 Main St., Hayward • 634-9463 • info@hookstone.com • hookstone.com.
Lowes Creek Tree Farm S9475 Lowes Creek Rd., Eleva • (888) 878-4166 • christmas@lowescreektreefarm.com.
Danzinger Vineyards & Winery S2015 Grapeview Ln., Alma • (608) 685-6000 • winery@danzingervineyards. com • danzingervineyards.com.
Hawkins’ Hollow 8966 County Hwy X West, Chippewa
Pleasant Valley Tree Farm N7240 810th St., Elk Mound
• 879-5179 • pleasantvalleytree.com.
Schultz’s Country Barn 50996 N. Main St., Eleva • 287-
4684 • schultzscountrybarn.com.
Menomonie • 864-8898 • info@CottageWineryAndVineyard.com • cottagewineryandvineyard.com.
den exit #102. West on Cty Road B, & follow the signs) • 577-3408 • crvineyard@sbcglobal.net.
Infinity Beverages 930 Galloway St., Eau Claire • 402-DRINK iB (374-6542) • infinitybeverages.com. Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery W12266 King Ln.,
Stockholm • 448-3502 • info@maidenrockwinerycidery. com • maidenrockwinerycidery.com.
corn mazes
Govin’s Meats & Berries Sep. 28-Oct. 27 • N6134
670th St, Menomonie • 231-2377 • govinsfarm.com Eleven acre corn maze featuring a design inspired by the Wounded Warriors project, plus hay rides, mini golf, hay jump, pig races, pumpkin cannon and more.
Klinger Farm Market Open every weekend in Oct. •
12756 132nd St., Chippewa Falls • 288-6348 • Also available on Facebook • klingerfarmmarket.com Four and a half acre corn maze with jungle gym and family pumpkin games.
Schultz’s Country Barn Tues.-Sun. 10am-5pm starting
Sep. 7 • 50996 N. Main St., Eleva • 287-4684 • schultzscountrybarn.com Featuring a corn maze inspired by 4-H.
Munson Bridge Winery & Vineyard W6462 Bridge Rd.,
Withee • 229-4501 • sales@munsonbridgewinery.com • munsonbridgewinery.com.
O’Neil Creek Winery Open May-December • 15369
82nd St., Bloomer • 568-2341 • oneilcreekwinery.com.
River Bend Vineyard & Winery 10439 33rd Ave., Chippewa Falls • 720-9463 • riverbendvineyard.com.
River Bend Vineyard & Winery 10439 33rd Avenue,
Chippewa Falls • 720-WINE • riverbendvineyard.com.
Sandstone Ridge Vineyard & Winery N11601 Kaas Ln, Osseo • 984-4020 • sandstoneridge.co.
Munson Bridge Winery (57 mins) • W6462 Bridge
Rd., Withee • 229-4501 • sales@munsonbridgewinery. com • munsonbridgewinery.com.
Farmers markets Chippewa Falls Main Street Farmers Market Thurs-
days June 6-Oct. 17, noon-5:30pm • 53 E Central St, Chippewa Falls • 723-7858 • ChippewaFallsMainSt. org.
Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market Saturdays
May 7-Oct. 26, 7:30am-1pm; Wednesdays June 1-October 31, 7:30am-1pm; Thursdays June 1-October 31, noon-5pm • Phoenix Park, Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire • 834-5697 • ECDowntownFarmersMarket.com.
Eau Claire Farmer’s Market Tuesdays & Saturdays until Oct. 12, 8am-2pm • Oakwood Mall parking lot between Macy’s and Scheels, 4800 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 836-0101 • oakwoodmall.com
Seven Hawks Vineyard 17 North St., Fountain City •
Festival Foods Farmers Market Sundays mid June through October, 8am-2pm • Festival Foods parking lot, 3007 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • 838-1000.
Valley Vineyard W10415 521st Ave., Prescott • 2624235 • rudy@valleyvineyardltd.com • valleyvineyardltd. com.
Menomonie Farmers Market May-October: Wednes-
(866) WINE-741, (608) 687-WINE • sevenhawksvineyards.com.
Vernon Vineyards Winery S3426 Peterson Ln., Viroqua • (608) 634-6181 • vernonvineyards.com.
Villa Bellezza Winery 1420 3rd St., Pepin • 442-8484 •
villabellezza.com.
Vino in the Valley W3826 450th Ave., Maiden Rock • 639-6677• vinointhevalley.com.
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days 11am-6pm and Saturdays 8am-2pm • Dunn County Fairgrounds, Menomonie • 265-4271 ex. 330 • rthibado@wcap.org • westcap.org.
Bountiful Farmers Market Every Tuesday from Jun.
1 to Aug. 31, 9am-1pm • Cornell High School, 708 Bridge St., Cornell • cityofcornell.com.
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