Name: Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing in Your Own Backyard: Local Columnists On Writing the Chippewa Valley"
Start: 2026-10-21
End: 2026-10-21

The Elk Creek Fishery area expands 330 acres of land in fee title, which covers approximately 3.3 miles of stream. Fisheries easements provide public access along an additional 10.8 miles of stream. Streams in the fishery area are all class 1 trout streams. Elk Creek supports a good population of brown trout with brook trout present near the confluence of the tributaries.

Elk Creek State Public Fishing Area

Family farm established in 2015. Koehler Farms offers blueberry picking in the summer! They also have Dexter cattle and farm fresh eggs!

Koehler Acres

Hickory Hills is 100 stunning acres just 3 miles from Eau Claire on Highway 93. It is an 18-hole, executive length course geared towards the recreational golfer. At Hickory Hills, you will find the lush fairways, exceptionally friendly service, and the best scenery the Chippewa Valley has to offer. Its state-of-the-art amenities are sure to make your next event a hole in one! Amenities Include:

Yardage: 3,946  
# of Holes: 18   
Rating: 59.7-white   
Slope: 93   
Tee Boxes: 3   
# of Bunkers: 6   
Water Hazards: 5   
Carts: Yes   
Restrooms: Yes   
Food/Beverage: No   
Meeting Space: 100

Hickory Hills Golf Course

Shady Lane Stable is a modern horse boarding facility located within minutes of Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Fall Creek, WI. Conveniently located just off Hwy. 12, we are an easy commute for area horse lovers looking for a smaller, quiet and beautiful setting to board their horses. We uniquely offer self-care/coop boarding - we provide the facility and you provide the care the way you want it!

Shady Lane Stable

Inspired by big city eateries, small town kitchens, mom’s home cooking, and backyard grilling. Elevated street tacos, comfort food and barbecue.

SmokeStream Street Food Legends

Hidden Acres is a Pick-Your-Own Blueberry Farm.

Hidden Acres Berry Farm

Rock Falls Raceway is a NHRA 1/4 mile drag racing facility. The track offers many different classes of drag racing including bracket racing, import/sport compact races, fun races, and motorcycle drag racing. The track is located 9 miles south of Eau Claire, just off Highway 85 near Caryville. The track is open most weekends from April through October. Check out our website at www.rockfallsraceway.com or call us for further information at 715-879-5089.

Rock Falls Raceway

Sandy Acres is proudly owned and operated by Jeff and Marie Pagenkopf in Elk Mound, Wisconsin. The farm has been in the family since 1948 and today is a livestock and crop farm. Jeff’s primary focus is growing quality crops for their livestock and for the market. Marie focuses on the animal end of things at Sandy Acres. Raising the Miniature Hereford Cattle and Katahdin Sheep that are featured for Sandy Acres Meats is something they take great pride in.

Sandy Acres

Welcome Matt was established in 1992 as a friendly Wisconsin Bar & Grill. Come in to enjoy a cold drink and friendly company!

Welcome Matt

Our family-owned Christmas Tree Farm welcomes you and your family this holiday season. Stop by to cut your own or select from pre-cut Christmas trees and more holiday decor in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Traditional Tree Farm

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

Join Leader-Telegram Sawdust Stories columnists of the past and present–Patti See, John Hildebrand, and Nickolas Butler–for a conversation and mini workshop on how to write the stories closest to home. Through conversation, examples, and guided exercises, participants will explore the short essay writing process–from the spark of an idea to the beginnings of a draft.

Whether you’re a longtime writer, simply someone interested in preserving stories from your family, community, or everyday life, or are just interested in learning more about the writing process, this workshop is for you.

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing in Your Own Backyard: Local Columnists On Writing the Chippewa Valley"

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