Name: Chippewa Valley Wood Carving Show and Sale
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Located along the Eau Claire River in Altoona’s [River Prairie Park](https://www.visiteauclaire.com/river-prairie/), the Chippewa Valley Veterans Park is a peaceful place to honor, remember and learn about those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Visitors can walk through thoughtfully designed memorial spaces, read stories from different periods of military history and pause among the flags, statues and riverfront scenery.

### Park features include:

- Veterans Tribute Mall with military flags, statues and seating
- Paved Veterans Tribute Trail along the Eau Claire River
- Educational exhibits honoring military conflicts from the Civil War through the War on Terror
- Legacy Stones recognizing individual veterans
- Welcome Home Sculpture and additional memorials
- Large American flag known as Old Glory
- Accessible pathways and places to sit and reflect
- Connections to River Prairie Park’s paved walking trails

The park is designed for quiet reflection, education and community ceremonies, while its paved riverfront setting makes the tribute welcoming and easy to explore.

Chippewa Valley Veterans Park

An Asian market and restaurant offering food, clothing, kitchenware, and more. Our menu features a range of authentic options, including pork belly, Hmong sausages, fried fish, and fried chicken leg, all fully stocked.

Yang Asian Market

44 Below is an ice cream shop located in the beautiful River Prairie Park in Altoona, WI. This will be the perfect stop for those hot days. Stop by and grab your favorite scoop or try any of our specialty items including malts and nachos!

44 Below

44 North Gastropub offers a variety of atmospheres under one roof. From watching sports, playing arcade games to just relaxing with a glass of wine on their heated patio, 44 North is the place for everyone. Their menu offers a wide variety of delicious flavor which are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Locally owned and operated, come check them out in River Prairie park and have an experience unlike any other in the area.

44 North: American Gastropub

This gorgeous and brand new single-family home in Eau Claire offers the perfect vacation rental for your stay. Featuring beautifully presented interiors with a large open-plan living and dining rooms adjoined by a modern, functional kitchen. Located in a quiet neighborhood that creates a peaceful, private setting to enjoy yourself in the city of Eau Claire and conveniently located near Mayo Clinic Hospital. This brand new home comes with an attached garage, 65" smart TV, Wi-Fi, and in-house Washer & Dryer to make your stay as convenient as possible. Two beds, one bath capable of hosting four guest comfortably.

The Franklin House Vacation Rentals

Just three miles from the heart of downtown Eau Claire and situated along the Eau Claire River, River Prairie Park is an up-and-comer gathering spot for outdoor music, creative cuisine and fun for the whole family (pets, too!). This park, located in Altoona, is home to three amphitheaters to host live music, tons of play space to entertain the kids, a splash pad and a stream to cool off in, walking and biking trails to explore and kayak access to get you out on the water. Not to mention, there’s a lot of open, grassy space where you can kick back and read in the sunshine or set up a pick-up game of kubb. River Prairie Park is home to some of the Eau Claire area’s tastiest restaurants, including 44 North, Cowboy Jack’s, Cabin Coffee, Helix, The Island Parkside and not to mention the pop-up food trucks that are the essence of all things tasty.

River Prairie Park

Welcome to Banbury Place’s Mural Art Gallery! The Artist murals that were once on the outside windows of a downtown vacant building at 2 South Barstow Street have been preserved and now displayed for the public to enjoy at Banbury Place – 800 Wisconsin St., Building 6 – during business hours. Banbury Place underwent its renaissance – transformation 20 years ago from was once a Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Plant into now a mix of offices, art studios, daycare, restaurant, apartments, manufacturing, self-storage and warehousing. Banbury Place encompasses 1,900,000 square feet and is the home to over 135 businesses.

Banbury Place’s Mural Art Gallery

Perkins is a full-service family restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Perkins

Treat yourself to a little piece of Mexico. Dine in a festive atmosphere or order to go. Enjoy authentic Mexican at its best, including fajitas, tacos, chalupas, vegetarian combos, sopapillas, and fried ice cream.

Cancun has two Eau Claire locations:

2713 N. Clairemont Ave.  
(715) 830 -0211

2120 Highland Ave. 54701  
(715) 552 - 8011

Open 11:00am to 10:00pm daily and Sundays Noon to 9:00pm.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant

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

Enjoy wood carving related demonstrations, door prizes, used tools, wood products and books for sale, and tables showing the craftshmanship of local carvers.

Chippewa Valley Wood Carving Show and Sale

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