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Events For 8/18/2018

Sat. Aug. 18

Northwoods Rock Rally 2018

3 days of live music, beer, vendors, camping, games & contests, and much more. Performances by Buckcherry, KIX, Filthy Sweet, POD, Bullet Boys, Anxiety Lit, Tantric, Alient Ant Farm, Conniption and many more. Rock Bouncers vehicle races on Sunday. Buckle in for 3 crazy days.

Northwoods Rock Rally Grounds W4335 Town Line Rd, Glen Flora

Cost: Ticket package information available online

Age: 18+

Sat. Aug. 18

9th Annual Eau Claire Big Rig Truck Show

Truck Show features over-the-road semi-trucks from across the United States and Canada. Light show Friday night & Saturday evening after a Monster Truck Show. Military and law enforcement vehicles. Antique trucks. Free rides. Truck parade. Beer gardens, food & vendors, outdoor exhibitors, live music and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE admission for the Truck Show | $18-25 for monster truck showdown

7:30am-1pm Sat. Aug. 18

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Phoenix Park 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire

Age: All ages

8am-1pm Sat. Aug. 18

Menomonie Farmers Market

Features local produce, meats, breads, berries, herbs, desserts and baked goods, spices, handcrafted items, arts & crafts. Kids activities, hot lunches, and music performances.

Menomonie Market Food Co-op 814 Main St. East, Menomonie

Age: All Ages

9am-2:30pm Sat. Aug. 18

Babysitter Training

Safe Sitter prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises.

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire

Cost: Member $40, Community $60

Age: Ages 10-15

9-9:30am Sat. Aug. 18

Serious Circuits

30 minutes heart pounding HIIT circuit training with personal Trainer Emily Balow. Always fun music! Get your sweat on!

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire

Cost: $8

Age: 12+

9-10am Sat. Aug. 18

Yoga in the Park

People of all levels of yoga are encouraged to join Wendy Oberg for a fun, casual hour where you'll get all the benefits of yoga. Located on the front lawn of the Altoona River Prairie Center. Stick around after class and enjoy a Mimosa or Bloody Mary on The Front Porch Patio after Class.

River Prairie Center 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona

Cost: FREE

9-10am Sat. Aug. 18

High Five Free Yoga

Held in the grassy area across from the RCU building. Come and enjoy a session of free yoga in the park after work or on a weekend morning. No experience required.

Phoenix Park 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

9am Sat. Aug. 18

Menomin Meander

Ride the new Menomin Loop with support & fun all the way around the lake. A more relaxed option for the Sadistic Century bike ride. The route begins at the Dunn County Recreation Park, with a rest stop at Wakanda Park. A meal option will be available for $5 at the end of the ride. Please wear helmets.

Dunn County Fairgrounds - Fanetti Community Center 620 17th Street SE, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9am-1pm Sat. Aug. 18

Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day

Volunteers gather at rendezvous points to receive training on species identification and monitoring techniques. After the training, volunteers go to nearby water access sites, notate species presence, and then return to their rendezvous site to verify findings with a local coordinator.

Lafayette Town Hall 5765 197th Street, Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE; Register by Aug 15

Age: All Ages

9am-3pm Sat. Aug. 18

End of Summer Craft & Vendor Show

Craft & vendors alike will be having an end of summer sale. Booth spaces are still available for both days.

Dunn County Historical Society 1820 Wakanda Street, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9-10am Sat. Aug. 18

Free Park Yoga in Menomonie

Join Rachel Funk-Johnson to stretch, breath and allow your body the time that it deserves for restoration. All Ages & Levels are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat or beach towel and let's have fun.

Wakanda Park Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9:30-10:30am Sat. Aug. 18

Yoga for Everybody & Everybody

Enjoy plenty of movement, standing poses and those yummy feel good poses that you never want to end all cued at an easy to follow flowing pace so that you leave class feeling happier & healthier.

The Yoga Room 2839 Mall Dr., Eau Claire

Cost: $15

Age: 16+

9:30-11am Sat. Aug. 18

Adult Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga

A 90-minute class of paddle skills, yoga and open paddle time. Enjoy Mother Nature paddling to a quiet spot, anchoring, experiencing a unique yoga session with stretch and a variety of yoga poses ending with Savasana. Registration required.

Mt. Simon Park 100 Addison Ave., Eau Claire

Cost: $30

Age: Ages 15+

10-11:30am Sat. Aug. 18

Youth Artist Workshops

Enhance your creativity and arts ability at the YMCA. Each month, a guest artist will lead a small group of students in a project of their own design. An exclusive opportunity to work one-on-one with a talented local creator.

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire

Cost: Member $30, Community $42

Age: All Ages

10am Sat. Aug. 18

5th Annual Eau Claire Team Hope Walk for the Huntington's Disease Society of America

Form a team to participate in either a 5K run/walk or 1 mile walk to raise awareness and hope for a cure for Huntington’s Disease, a rare genetic neurodegenerative disorder that deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities.

Pine Pavilion, Carson Park 741 Pavillion Drive, Eau Claire

Cost: Registration information available online

Age: All Ages

10am-noon Sat. Aug. 18

Ordinary Magic Art Classes For Kids of All Ages

Drawing, weaving, crochet, painting, architecture design & Having Fun. Your child will discover, explore, imagine & create works of art.

Ordinary Magic 1812 Brackett Ave. Suite 6, Eau Claire

Cost: $25 per student

Age: K-15

10:30am-noon Sat. Aug. 18

Blackbeard the Pirate

Missoula Children's Theater and local children collaborate to bring you this classic tale. Perfect for the entire family

Colfax Municipal Building 613 Main St., Colfax

Cost: Adults $10; Children under 12; $5 at the door

11am-4:30pm Sat. Aug. 18

Sangria Saturday + Firewoods Pizza

Due to popularity, River Bend will be bringing back their house-made Sangria for one day only. Firewoods Pizza will also make fresh pizzas to go along with your sangria. It is recommended to bring your own seating, just in case the patio is full.

River Bend Vineyard & Winery 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls

noon-3pm Sat. Aug. 18

Summer Henna Pop & Shop

Stop in the Shop on Saturdays to get some Henna for the summer. Walk-ins only. If there is a line, there will be a sign up sheet for you to reserve a time and come back for your Henna. Children 16 years and younger must have a parent or guardian present.

Tangled Up in Hue 505 S. Barstow St., Suite B, Eau Claire

Cost: $5-10

Age: All Ages

noon-8pm Sat. Aug. 18

WHYS Radio Annual Bluegrass Festival

Bands include the Georgia Rae Family Band, The Steamboat Bandits, Timbre Junction, Rock Creek Song Dogs, U.K.E., and more. Expect a relaxed, lazy day at the park with large shady trees, a beach, and picnic tables. Food available for purchase, and craft beer will be on tap. Kids activities, and Kubb (sign up online).

Lake Altoona County Beach 604 Beach Rd., Altoona

Cost: Advance: $12 single, $17 family; Gate: Single $15, Family $20

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 18

Make a Mala Necklace Workshop

Mala Necklaces are used as a tool to help the mind focus on meditation. 108 beads make up the body of this necklace. Learn what a Mala is, how to wear it and make these sacred necklaces step by step. Choose from a variety of wood or stone beads and different colors for your tassel.

Blue Boxer Arts 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $45

Age: Ages 16+

1:30-4:30pm Sat. Aug. 18

Downtown EC Food & History Tour

The Downtown Eau Claire Food & History Tour is a walking tour that includes stops at 7 downtown establishments where you will enjoy tastings of local food and beverages. You’ll spend approximately 20 minutes at each restaurant and hear about the history of Eau Claire and the restaurants. A perfect mix of food, culture and fun.

Meet outside the Local Store 205 N. Dewey Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $65

Age: All Ages

1:30-4:30pm Sat. Aug. 18

Live Music: Duffy from Eggplant Heroes

Live music out at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, featuring Duffy Duyfhuizen from Eggplant Heroes, His musical influences include urban folk (Paul Simon), Jersey rock (Bruce Springsteen), and country folk (John Prine and Townes van Zandt).

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm N1409 566th St, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-5pm Sat. Aug. 18

Live Music with Greg Gilbertson

Effortlessly producing texturally exciting instrumental guitar pieces as vibrant as a Monet, he has continued in the tradition acoustic fingerstyle guitar made prominent by artists Michael Hedges and Leo Kottke. Communicating deep abstract emotions via his guitar he leaves enough room for your imagination to soar.

Autumn Harvest Winery 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

3-9pm Sat. Aug. 18

Brewery Olympics

13 local breweries from Wisconsin will compete in a variety of obstacles for a chance to win a golden trophy. Competition begins at 3pm. Hickory Kist BBQ will grill up chicken, ribs, and corn. Live music from Sue Orfield and Catya.

Lazy Monk Brewing, LLC 97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire

Cost: $10/person includes one free meal ticket and four free biers

4-8pm Sat. Aug. 18

Together Farms Burger Night

Burger Nights are a unique, casual night at Together Farms. Burgers are made right on the farm using their 100% grass-fed beef. Also serving slaw, fries, beer, wine, and more. Relax by the bonfire, check-out the farm animals, and live music on Friday & Saturdays (schedule online). Bring chairs, blanket, or table in case they run out.

Together Farms W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi

Cost: FREE to attend; Burgers are $11-13

Age: All Ages

5-7:30pm Sat. Aug. 18

Live Music: Jerry Brewer

Country Artist Jerry Brewer's southern style voice and lyrics will help you nail the authenticity you need in a variety of moods and Country-themed genres. Join us for live music, local art, food, wine, coffee, and dessert.

Vino Cappuccino N5734 Hwy 12, Elk Mound

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7:30pm Sat. Aug. 18

Festival Puertorriqueño: Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Event

Traditional Puerto Rican food will be sold to benefit the Hispanic Federation, a relief organization that focuses on causes that directly affect Hispanic people around the world. The menu include surrulitos (corn fritters), tostones (fried plantain) guava paste with fresh white cheese, asopao de gandules, piñon (Puerto Rican “lasagna”) with rice and beans, flan, and tembleque.

Forage 930 Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire

Cost: $50/person

5-8pm Sat. Aug. 18

Jeff White at Together Farms Burger Night

Blending warm tones, reverbs, delays & vibrato, Jeff White sings of love, loss & lust with an Americana vibe, channeling the wide emotional spirit of human nature. At burger nights, burgers are made right on the farm using their 100% grass-fed beef. BYO chairs, tables, and blankets.

Together Farms W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi

Cost: FREE to attend; Burgers are $11-13

7pm Sat. Aug. 18

Live Music: 7Swing

7Swing is a dance band as well as the perfect band to sit back and relax with. Featuring Cathy Reitz on vocals, a rhythm section and Band and Swing favorites of the 30's, 40's and 50's, along with 3 horns make up the group.

Acoustic Cafe 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-11pm Sat. Aug. 18

Live Music: 40 Fingers

Classic 60's & 70's rock songs, but only the ones you can dance to, and few 80's-plus favorites. Four voices + 5 instruments means lots of fun and variety for your dancing pleasure. Fingers delivers a classic oldies punch that will have you shaking and shimmying all night long. Rain or shine outdoors.

Garden Pub and Grille 210 3rd St. Hwy 35, Pepin

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

8pm-2am Sat. Aug. 18

CVEMS Sessions at the Stones Throw

A live, electronic dance music event. Rotating local talent and DJs.

Stones Throw 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Aug. 18

Live Hip Hop at The Plus: FLOW Recent Album Release

Mistah and DohPey are excited to release their new album with you titled 'Flow-Recent'. This show will be hosted by the online famous comedian Action Jaxon. You will also see multiple performances by both touring and local acts, including DJ Moses, Miles Blvd, and Jay TheClone.

The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 18

Live Music: Colin Heshmat Trio

The Colin Heshmat quartet is a locally formed group that performs jazz standards and original composition. The group’s composition work strives to push the definition of jazz outward and provide relevancy to a new generation.

Ivory Piano Bar 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 18

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio

Jeremy Boettcher has performed music throughout the world. He has toured extensively in S. Carey, traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. Recently, Jeremy finished a residency for Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar.

The Lakely 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire

Cost: FREE

9pm Sat. Aug. 18

Kat-Wag Bash

Lance Katcher of Midwest Mayhem Promotions and Booking and Austin Wagner of Entropy O.A.C. are joining birthdays to have a bash. Featuring Freak When Sees. And a talented artist to do Corpse Face Painting for the event.

Every Buddy's Bar 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+