Name: Chippewa Valley Book Festival: History and Tales of the American Birkebeiner
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24

Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard was planted over a century ago and features over 20,000 trees producing over 30 varieties of apples. Located on a scenic ridge between the Eau Claire River Valley and the Chippewa River Valley. In addition to apples, you can enjoy their Pumpkin Patch, Raspberries, and Currant Plantings.

Bushel & A Peck

You know you’ve always wanted to and now is your chance! Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Wissota and the greater Chippewa Valley area, while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Ready, set, jump!

Skydive Wissota

Lake Wissota Golf opened in June of 1997. The 18-hole championship golf course measures over 6,000 yards and presents a challenge for all skill levels. The 12,800 square foot clubhouse seats over 300 in the upper level banquet area. In addition, the lower level grill room will seat 100 people. Lake Wissota Golf is able to handle all of your golf and dining occasions. Open to the public.

Lake Wissota Golf & Events

Open in July/August for u-pick blueberries near Osseo, Wisconsin.

Foster Blueberry Farm

Strawberries and Honeycrisp apples. Family Owned Business since 1993. Strawberry Season starts about the middle of June. Apple season starts about the middle of September. For more info call Paul at 715-533-3563

Mcilquham Orchard and Strawberries in Foster

Campground has 81 sites, electricity, flush restrooms, showers and dump station. Park activities include biking & hiking trails, Nature Center, playground, picnic area., large swimming beach, boat launch, and fishing pier.

Lake Wissota State Park

Get waterfront views with enjoyable drinks and dinner at The Edge in Chippewa Falls.

The Edge Pub & Eatery

Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

Visit Eau Claire

The American Birkebeiner between Hayward and Cable, Wis., is North America’s largest cross-country ski marathon and one of the largest in the world, with more than 10,000 competitors annually. How did founder Tony Wise fuel its rise from humble beginnings, with just 54 skiers in 1973? What keeps skiers, from weekend warriors to Olympians, coming back each February despite the extreme, 30-plus-mile challenge through the snow and hills of northern Wisconsin?

Attendees will be inspired by the fascinating history of the Birkebeiner and its visionary founder — one man’s dream that became the pride of two communities and the talk of the Nordic ski world — as well as the spirit of the race.

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: History and Tales of the American Birkebeiner

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