The Eaux Claires Experience
year one will already be something completely unique
Once the inaugural Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival kicks off on July 17, it’ll prove to be an event the Chippewa Valley has never quite seen before. It’ll be loaded with experiential art from world-renowned artists and songs from artists in a dizzying number of genres, everything from electronic to hip hop to jazz to blues to country to Japanese noise rock. There will also be film premieres, sound installations, and two parades rolling around the grounds throughout the day: The No BS! Brass Band and Sam Amidon’s “Fa So La Guitarkestra Parade Choir.” There’s a dedicated family area called the “Piddletractor Zone” that’s curated by Grandma Sparrow. Not to mention this festival marks the ever-pined-after return of Bon Iver. On the banks of the Chippewa River, you’ll hear performances by indie rock elite, blues legends, up-and-coming experimental acts, hardened folk, brash hip-hop, and maybe a little something you’ve never experienced before. We’ll meet you there.
In order to get to the festival, you must take a shuttle bus, unless you paid extra for special on-site VIP parking. You’ll need to park at one of the dedicated parking lots around Eau Claire and take the free shuttle to the festival. You can also walk if you want, but unfortunately the festival can’t accommodate bicyclists. For more information about transportation to the festival, visit www.eauxclaires.com/transportation.
Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival • July 17-18 • 3443 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire • eauxclaires.com
