Name: Pumpkin Carving Competition
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10

Holiday Inn Eau Claire South takes lodging to a whole new level. Located off Interstate 94, this hotel is a smart choice for both business and leisure travelers. With over 4300 square feet of striking banquet and meeting room facilities the hotel is equipped with state of the art features conducive to meetings, wedding receptions and other social gatherings. Holiday Inn features Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, offering an upscale dining experience. “Hot Steaks, Hot Music, Hot Italian – Cool Place.” Johnny’s illuminated lighting creates an air of mystique and privacy.

Interested in booking an event at Holiday Inn Eau Claire South? Contact our Director of Sales at TConnolly@larsonmanagement.com.

Holiday Inn Eau Claire South & Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is reminiscent of the classic supper clubs of the 1940’s and 1950’s where no one was a stranger. Johnny’s is not considered to be a stuffy fine dining restaurant, but rather a personification of its mantra "Hot Steaks, Hot Music, Hot Italian…Cool Place!" It blends the traditions of the past with the present by adding a touch of class with a lot of edge. The restaurant is warm and welcoming with illuminated lighting creating an air of mystique and privacy. Heavy velvet draperies will not only add to the aura but create opportunities for intimate and private dining space within the restaurant. Classic sounds of Frank, Dean and Sammy Davis, Jr. as well as contemporary crooners like Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr. surround you, giving the place an aura and rhythm all of it’s own. With new-fashioned luxuries and old-fashioned service and relationships, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse brings the Rat pack era into the 21st Century. Johnny’s steaks take center stage, whether it is the classic Steak DeBurgo or the ever-popular Drunken Steak. The Italian menu also features well developed traditional entrees and unique creations like the Veal Sinatra and Chanel No. 5. A glowing neon blue bar invites you to enjoy classic martinis, specialty cocktails or wine off an extensive list. All of which sets Johnny’s stage for lunch or dinner. The seamless transition between the hotel and Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse allows hotel guests to experience dining excellence. The new location will offer custom menus to accommodate business meetings, holiday parties, private dining, rehearsal dinners and family gatherings.

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

Northern Tap House celebrates the things that make us all happy. Brick oven pizza, 100% angus burgers, delicious wings, and an elaborate craft beer selection with an emphasis on rotating local taps. All with the goals of providing a food and drink experience unlike any other restaurant in Eau Claire.

Northern Tap House

Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse is a wonderful full service steakhouse and sushi bar that combines fresh sushi with authentic Japanese hibachi entrees. All prepared in front of you as you sit at the grill and watch your dish being made from start to finish. Free $25 gift card on your Birthday!

Happy Hour Specials

4pm-6pm Mon-Thurs

Rail Drinks &House wine Specials

99 cents 14oz Draft Beers

Buy 2 Dinners & receive a select FREE Appetizer.

Summer Specials

Starting July 1st - September 30th

$6.99 lunch specials from 11-2 Monday - Thursday

$6.99 lunch specials from 11-4 Friday  
  
FREE $25 gift certificate for the birthday person. Requires purchase of 4 adult dinner entrees and proof of ID.

\*See website for full details and their weekly specials.

Fuji Sushi & Steak House

Located conveniently off of I-94 and Hwy 53, Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. Each morning we invite our guests to join us for our complimentary hot breakfast with items such as scrambled eggs and sausage, biscuits and gravy, french toast, waffles, pancakes, fresh fruit and so much more. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, refrigerator and microwave. Take a dip in our indoor heated pool or get your heart pumping in our fitness center.

Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire

Fazoli's is always serving you fresh and fast Italian cuisine with a selection of homestyle pastas, panini, submarino® sandwiches, and fresh tossed salads. Eat in, drive up, carryout, or let us cater your next get together! We are open 7 days a week 10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Located off of I-94 on Golf Road and Gateway Drive.

Fazolis

Fox Run Tavern does classic bar food like half-pound burgers and grinders well. Try their homemade pizza too. Their restaurant features everyday specials, outdoor seating, a private party deck that can be reserved for larger groups, catering services, a volleyball court, kickball area, and a variety of other outdoor games during the summers.

Fox Run Tavern

Looking for authentic Mexican food that's fresh, fast and friendly? At Burrachos, they believe good food and good people go hand in hand. And anytime you stop by your nearest Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill, you'll find a delicious portion of both!

If you happen to have an event or celebration coming up, whether you're getting married or hosting a backyard shindig, take some stress off your shoulders! Let Burrachos catering serve the Mexican dinner of your dreams. They'll bring the nacho bar, and you bring the party vibes (and your appetite, of course).

Burrachos

Welcome to the Best Western Eau Claire South!

At our newly renovated hotel you will find a fresh modern design with many upgrades to ensure the most comfortable stay for business and leisure travelers. Our 58 room, non-smoking property, has been updated with new pillow top mattresses, 49-inch flat screen televisions and Keurig® coffee makers in each guest room. We offer pet-friendly rooms, onsite guest laundry, grab & go food market, meeting space and an onsite lounge. In addition to these improvements, we also offer the following complimentary amenities: Full hot breakfast buffet, free Fiber Optic high-speed Internet, 24/7 fitness and business centers, electric car charging station, cable television with premium movie channels and free parking!

We are conveniently located just off I-94 and Highway 53, in the major shopping & restaurant district of Eau Claire and Oakwood is just a few blocks away. We are also within a 10 minute drive of many major businesses, hospitals and schools such as University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic Health System, Menards Headquarters, Nestle, Phillips Plastics and more.

Thank you for choosing Best Western Eau Claire South for all your travel needs!

Best Western Eau Claire South

Their retreat has four bedrooms each with four twin beds and one bathroom each. There is a full kitchen and seating for 16 in the dining area. A living room with wonderful light, TV and a fireplace is perfect for movie watching or game playing. And last but not least, we have reserved a small space as a relaxing room. This room can be used if you choose to bring in a masseuse to pamper you during your stay. Otherwise, it is a great room to sneak away to read a book or practice yoga. The highlight of the retreat is a large workroom featuring working space for 16 people which can be rented. Each person will have their own 6 foot work table and comfortable office chair. Also included in this workroom is a wet bar with full fridge. 4 irons (dry) and ironing boards will be available for you use along with a variety of quilting supplies.

The Retreat Center

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

Drop off your carved pumpkins between 9am and 10am. Voting begins at 10am, with winners announced at 2:30pm at the Fall Creek Fall Fair. Fun prizes. Family-friendly entries only.

Pumpkin Carving Competition

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