Name: The Good Wives 5-Course Chef's Tasting Menu, part of Chippewa Valley Book Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-20

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Starbucks

The Maple Manor Motel is conveniently located off of Highway 53 and Highway 12 in Eau Claire. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant and lounge.

Maple Manor Motel

Welcome to Rancho Grande—where every meal is a fiesta! Dive into mouthwatering Mexican flavors, from sizzling fajitas to zesty tacos, all while enjoying our lively atmosphere and vibrant mariachi tunes. With signature margaritas and a festive vibe, Rancho Grande is your go to spot for unforgettable food and fun

Rancho Grande Bar & Grill

4Treasures Adventure Park is the ultimate indoor play destination for children of all ages! With soft play structures, a ninja course, interactive games, slides, and more, kids can bounce, climb, and explore in a safe, spacious environment. Celebrate your child’s special day in one of our themed party rooms, with packages including room rental, pizza, drinks, and access to the play area. Take a break at Tasty Treasures Café, offering snacks, drinks, and coffee. Our facility is regularly sanitized, ensuring a clean, safe space for your family to enjoy endless fun and adventure!

4 Treasures Adventure Park

This newly remodeled, conveniently located house is so comfortable that you won't want to go home. Memory foam beds in every room provide restful sleep and the 65 inch TV is perfect for watching your favorite shows or games. Enjoy the spacious front and back porch with friends and family. Off street parking, fully equipped kitchen, comfy patio furniture, coffee bar, spotless rooms, washer and dryer and unique artwork are just a few of the things that will make your stay relaxing and memorable.

Bellevue Bnb

Cabin Coffee is a fun and welcoming new coffee shop located at the River Prairie Park in Altoona. They offer breakfast and lunch all day every day and other sweet little treats to satisfy your cravings! Beans are roasted on-site every day for guaranteed freshness and deliciousness. Featured on the menu is a very special product called White Coffee that is unlike any other in the world! It’s sweet, nutty, and a whole new experience your taste buds will love. Stop in for a fruit smoothie, meet some friends for lunch, or grab a cup to enjoy on your walk around the beautiful River Prairie Park. Don't want to get out of the car? Use the drive thru! Business meeting? Call about the conference room! Local owners and friendly staff that would love to see you!

Cabin Coffee Co.

Altoona City Park, also known as 10th Street Park, is a neighborhood gathering place with plenty of room to play, picnic and spend time outdoors. The 5.5-acre park features two playground areas for children ages 2–12, including its recognizable climbing tower, along with a youth baseball diamond, full-size basketball court and six courts available for tennis and pickleball. Two of the courts are lighted for evening play.

Families and groups can gather around the park’s picnic tables, charcoal grills, gazebo and open green space. A reservable pavilion includes electricity, while The Fish House offers an indoor recreation and event space for larger gatherings.

### Park amenities include:

- Two playground areas for ages 2–12
- Six tennis and pickleball courts, including two lighted courts
- Full-size basketball court
- Youth baseball diamond with a grass infield
- Reservable pavilion with electricity
- Gazebo, picnic tables and charcoal grills
- Open green space
- Portable restrooms, including one ADA-accessible unit

Altoona City Park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The pavilion can be reserved through the City of Altoona Parks and Recreation Department.

Altoona City Park

The Brickhouse can host parties, weddings and any other get together with seating of over 100 in a large banquet to their other 3 smaller rooms. DJ available with a huge selection of Karaoke songs. Events are frequently held including live comedy and music, bar games like pool and darts, poker machines, and more.

Brickhouse Pub & Grub

The Otter Creek Inn has been in business since 1987. Owner, Lisa Jenkins, purchased the inn and started cosmetic renovations in August of 2018. Much of the original unique furnishings and features remain. The new beds, bedding, and upgraded amenities are sure to please those who have enjoyed and loved the property as well as guests yet to experience the inn.

Whether you're looking for a winter getaway, a summer getaway, a romantic evening, or traveling on business, the Otter Creek Inn has much to offer. Each of the 5 guest rooms has a private restroom with shower, jacuzzi tub, wireless Internet, 50 inch smart TV, and Keurig coffee maker. All 5 of their guest rooms also have fireplaces in the cooler months and Air conditioning in the warmer months. A full breakfast is served every day of the week; and the breakfast menu allows a choice of entrees, serving times, and breakfast in bed!

Otter Creek Inn Fireplace & Jacuzzi Suites

**Baseball**

Cinder City Park is comprised of approximately 25 acres, located north of Spooner Avenue and east of 10th Street West. The park has four lighted ball fields: two adult softball, one baseball, and one youth. A playground is nestled amongst the pine trees for the children to enjoy during the busy summer months. Restroom and concession facilities are available during the times that activities take place in the park.

Number of Fields: 2  
Seating Capacity: 100   
Dugouts: Yes   
Locker Rooms: No   
Dressing Rooms: Yes   
Concession Stand: Yes   
Lighting: Yes  
Fencing Distance: N/A   
Portable Fence: No  
Press Box: No   
Tarp Available: Yes

**Softball**

Cinder City Park features two fields with state of the art amenities to make sure your next event is a big hit!

Number of Fields: 2  
Natural Grass/Turf: Natural Grass  
Seating Capacity: 150  
Dugouts: Yes  
Locker Rooms: No  
Dressing Rooms: Yes  
Rest Rooms: Yes  
Medical/Training Room: Yes  
Concession Stand: Yes  
Lighting Available: Yes  
Portable Fencing: No  
Scoreboard: Yes  
Press Box: Yes  
Tarp Available: No

Cinder City Park

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

A culinary journey through featured Chippewa Valley Book Festival titles. The Good Wives presents five courses inspired by the books, with brief presentations from festival organizers during the meal and opportunities to mingle throughout the dining experience.

Two seatings: 5pm (doors at 4:30pm) and 7:30pm. Wine pairing available for $25. Full menu details and featured books to be released prior to ticket sales opening in September. Menu items subject to change based on availability.

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