Good morning, Eau Claire.

At the Northern Wisconsin State Fair today, young exhibitors showed swine before a packed crowd at the coliseum (with some raising animals for years and others debuting) while organizers plan to display cows, llamas, horses, and goats later today.

During Fourth of July festivities, city officials celebrated nearly complete work on Cannery Park in the Cannery District.

They said some amenities like shade features and a sports court will be added later this fall, while the $3.4 million project (honoring the area's lumber and canning history) nears completion.

Royal Credit Union launches a small business grant program today for startups and pre-launch firms in Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Trempealeau and Taylor counties — applications remain open through Oct.

1 with a $3,000 award and announcement planned for November.

On July 23, Downtown Eau Claire Inc. and the Water Street Business Improvement District will host the Water Street Faire from noon to 8 p.m. (featuring local food trucks, vendors, artists, and live music) to launch the Eaux Claires Festival, closing Water Street (Third to Fifth Street) to traffic.

The Butterfly House offers native butterflies a place for learning about caterpillars and monarch life cycles amid prairie and garden settings.

It is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.—Butterfly Fest will be held on Aug. 2 at Beaver Creek Reserve.

Local clergy gathered in Eau Claire on Tuesday (July 7) to defend voting rights and urge officials to pledge adherence to state election laws ahead of November elections.

They joined a national movement to ensure free and fair voting.

Council members Andrew Werthmann and Joshua Miller propose an ordinance requiring trash haulers to include compost pickup with no extra fee.

A public meeting is scheduled Thursday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall + all will share feedback before a final draft appears by month’s end.

144 teams are set to compete at the 19th annual U.S. National Kubb Championship at Eau Claire Soccer Park this weekend, with the Kid Kubb Tournament starting Friday and a documentary viewing (Kings of Kubb) scheduled Wednesday at UW-Eau Claire.

Eau Claire and Altoona battled in a 19U legion baseball game at Cinder City Park where Northwoods League power bats clashed in a Home Run Derby.

Local sports also saw Charlie Hoel commit to North Dakota State and girls soccer coach Olivia Mroczenski step down for an education role.

Geoff Tate Live Comedy Show

7:30 p.m. — The Plus — $10 adv, $15 door — Experience the witty storytelling of Geoff Tate, a well-known comic with a plethora of podcast and festival appearances.

Ride Across Wisconsin

Ride Across Wisconsin — All day — Phoenix Park — Registration on website — A scenic cycling event with distances of 60, 100, and 175 miles through Chippewa Valley.

Mission Drive Street Party

4-8 p.m. — Basketball Court - North River Fronts — Bring your dish to pass — Enjoy great music, food, and community connections at the annual street party.

Country Jam USA - Day 2

12:00–22:00 — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Entry fee varies — Experience an iconic country music festival featuring top artists.

Country Jam USA - Day 3

12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Country Jam USA Festival Grounds — Check event site for ticket details — Experience a day with the Texan country sound of Braxton Keith at this lively festival.

Sunday Funday: Late-Night Board Games

9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Dive into a diverse board game library with demos, competitions, and prizes for all ages.

Intaglio Collagraph Print Making Workshop

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $27.38 — Explore textures and patterns in this hands-on printmaking workshop with all materials provided.

Sunday Funday: Late-Night Board Games

9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Gather for an evening of fun with a vast library of board games and interactive gameplay.

Zak Toscani Live Comedy Show

7:00 PM — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Experience the unique voice and wit of Zak Toscani in an intimate comedy setting.

37th Annual Charity Golf Outing

8:30 a.m. — Hickory Hills Golf Course — $100 — Enjoy a fun day of golfing, games, food, and networking while supporting a good cause.