Name: Samhain at Beaver Creek - A Gathering & Witches’ Ball
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24

2-day annual music festival held at the Eau Claire Event District, also home of Eau Claire's annual Country Jam. Visit the Summer Jam website to see annual lineups and purchase your tickets.

Summer Jam

Westgate Sportsman Club, perched in the forests of Western Eau Claire and over-looking the beautiful Chippewa River, offers a variety of shooting sports and a fabulous venue for weddings and events. They have trap, pistol and rifle ranges, an indoor archery in the winter, and an indoor pistol range. they are dedicated to promoting shooting sports and invite you to join. Yearly memberships are $30 for single and $55 for family. They offer full accommodations with a private bar and excellent food. They pride themselves in being accommodating. They would be happy to customize a menu plan with you that will suit your every craving. Westgate Sportsman Club want your experience there to be satisfying and create wonderful memories.

Westgate Sportsman Club

A championship course with 5 sets of tees to accommodate players of any level with total distance ranging from over 7,000 yards from the back tees, to just under 5,300 from the forward tees. Wild Ridge combines the natural beauty of the Chippewa Valley with an excellent design and outstanding course conditions to provide a truly wonderful experience.

Holes: 18   
Par: 72   
Yardage: 7,034   
Opened in: 1999

Whether you are an average golfer, a beginner, or a competitive player, come and experience first hand why Wild Ridge is “The Place to Play” in the Chippewa Valley.

Wild Ridge Golf Course & Event Center

Proud to be the WORLD'S FIRST full service Sleep Inn featuring; 72 tastefully decorated guest rooms including family and whirlpool suites. Hotel includes; indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room, game room, free high speed internet, continental breakfast, plus banquet space for up to 300 people designed and built with your function in mind. 29 Pines Restaurant located on-site, is a delightful, delicious reflection of the tastes of the Chippewa Valley. The centerpiece of the restaurant is the CHEF'S TABLE, featuring a huge variety of favorites. Great value and warm friendly service that will remind you of the finest dining experience - at a price that won't! The Lodge Bar is a warm and inviting roadside respite featuring the Valley's most famous beverage - Leinenkugel's. Add to all this a fully stocked convenience store, beauty shop, news stand, and massage therapist, and we think you'll agree that lodging and dining in the Chippewa Valley JUST GOT BETTER! Visit us Online at: http://www.sleepinneauclaire.com.

Sleep Inn & Suites-Conference Ctr

Coon Fork Park now offers ADA-accessible paddleboat rentals, providing a unique opportunity for individuals with physical disabilities to enjoy time on the water. The Eau Claire County Parks and Forestry Department, in collaboration with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County, has introduced two hand-pedaled paddleboats. These boats feature hand cranks on one side for accessibility and foot pedals on the other side. A $50 refundable deposit is required at the time of rental. To reserve a paddleboat, contact the Coon Fork Park Office in person or by calling (715) 975-0000

Coon Fork Park Paddleboat Rental

Coon Fork Campground is a county campground located within Cook Fork Lake County Park. The campground has a lake with two beaches and a boat landing (non-motorized crafts allowed). Campsites are private with waterfront and electric sites. Some sites reservable. On-site ranger and quiet hours enforced. Flush toilets and hot showers.

Coon Fork Lake Campground

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

The Edge Pub & Eatery

Wander into this little country bar for a cold drink with pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and cheese curds!

Wander Inn Bar and Grill

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

Celebrate Samhain, a day to remember ancestors, celebrate the harvest, and welcome the turning of the season. A day of learning, connection, food, nature, workshops, and an enchanting evening at The Witches' Ball.

Early Bird Admission: $15 for market and ritual, $25 for witches ball;

Day of Admission: $20 or market & ritual, $30 for witches ball

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**Magical Market (10am-5pm)**

A marketplace with local artists, makers, readers, herbalists, spiritual practitioners, and vendors.

**Main Ritual: Ancestor Walk & Fire Ceremony (5:30-7:30pm)**

Begin with an Ancestor Walk in the forest (5:30pm & 6:30pm), a Samhain ritual that incorporates ceremony, reflection, guides, gatekeepers, and stations along the journey. Then enjoy a Fire Ritual (7:00pm) with food and refreshments from a food truck, concessions, and explore the grounds.

**The Witches’ Ball (7:30pm)**

Dress in your most magical or Samhain-inspired attire and join Highland Entertainment for music, dancing, enchantment, and community.

Samhain at Beaver Creek - A Gathering & Witches’ Ball

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