Good morning, Eau Claire.

Ferguson's Orchard in Eau Claire opens Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for the season with apple cider donuts, new food choices like pizza, gluten free options and apple cider sundaes and slushies, plus family fun with train rides, a corn pit and playgrounds (including a gemstone mine and an interactive paintball gallery called the Saloon Shootout).

Nathan Stevens, a 42-year-old from Eau Claire who led police on a chase that damaged seven police cars, pleaded not guilty on Aug.

12 and faces charges including 1st degree recklessly endangering safety—his case is set for a status conference on Nov. 5.

UWEC alumni will perform their fight song using kazoos at the Minnesota State Fair parade on August 27th to promote their upcoming 100th homecoming event.

Gary Berg of the Alumni Association said the band—a nod to the original Bridgeman Hall Marching Kazoo Band from the 1970s—aims to connect graduates especially those in the Twin Cities area with their university spirit.

Beaver Creek Reserve received a $45,000 grant from the Eau Claire Community Foundation to update three outdoor buildings and expand its outdoor classrooms for educational programs, summer camps and events—staff, volunteers and local contractors are finishing renovations while 715 Excavating prepares an unused outdoor education site, and the reserve will host United Way’s Day of Caring on September 26.

The city of Eau Claire unanimously voted Tuesday night to start invoicing Eau Claire County for veteran grave maintenance under a state statute — city officials said the move will shift maintenance costs to the county moving forward.

The String Cheese Incident - Campout Concert

Two epic nights — August 15-16 — The Pines Music Park — Ticket price online — Enjoy a weekend of music, camping, and activities surrounded by nature.

Zach Bryson Live Performance

7 PM – 1 AM — Leona's Pizzeria — Cost TBD — Come hang out in Eau Claire and enjoy original songs from Nashville-based artist Zach Bryson.

Exotic Pet Fair 2025

1-4 p.m. — Eau Claire Expo Center — Affordable pet supplies and adoption opportunities — Discover a variety of exotic animals and great deals on pet essentials.

Seymour Fever Fest

August 22-23 — Seymour Town Hall — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a family-friendly festival with inflatables, donkey baseball, live music, and a cornhole tournament.

Fever Fest 2025

4-10 p.m. — Seymour Ball Club — General Admission starting at $1.93 — An evening of local and national musical acts raising funds for youth sports.

Driftless Revelers Chuck Wagons West Tour Kick Off

8 PM - 2 AM — The Plus — $10 — Celebrate the Driftless Revelers' departure for their west coast tour with live music and new album releases.

Peter Antoniou Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — The Plus — $20 adv, $25 door — Experience mind-reading mixed with sharp wit and comedy from an international sensation.

Live Music: 40 Fingers

2-5 p.m. — River Bend Winery & Distillery — Free entry — Dance to the upbeat sounds of 60s–80s hits performed by the talented 40 Fingers band.

Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Volume One & The Local Store — Ticketed event — Experience a charming trolley ride through Eau Claire’s historic neighborhoods and scenic sites.