Big News from Menomonie Cars & Caffeine! Back in 2021, we started Menomonie Cars & Caffeine as a simple idea: get local car enthusiasts together early on Saturday mornings to share coffee, cool rides, and good conversation. What started as a small gathering quickly grew into something special — a fun, welcoming community of people who love cars and connecting with others. Over the past few seasons, our event has evolved. Instead of early mornings, we now meet every other Thur

The wait is finally over… You’re invited to the Grand Opening of Cobble & Vine, a new wedding venue, Bar, Vineyard ,tasting room, and event space tucked into the hills of Menomonie, Wisconsin. What started as a crazy dream between my wife and I has slowly turned into something real, and we can’t wait to finally open the doors and share this space with the community that helped build it. Join us Saturday, June 13th for an evening of: -Full bar service & signature cocktails -Li

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman will be the featured speaker at the annual Evergreen Memorial Day Ceremony, a longstanding local tradition honoring those who gave their lives in service to the nation. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Evergreen Cemetery. This year’s featured speaker will be Marine Corps veteran Randy Wood, who served six years on active duty as a rifleman and is a veteran of the first Gulf War. The ceremony includes a presentation of the color

Get ready for 3 Rings of magic! The Carden Circus is bringing its all-new 2026 Spectacular Show to MENOMONIE at DUNN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS for 2 performances JUNE 17TH. Relive the wonder of your own childhood circus memories while making brand-new ones with your kids that will last a lifetime. This is the perfect family outing you’ve been waiting for. Animals! Acrobats! Magical illusions! Stunts that will thrill the entire family!! Classic Circus with an ALL NEW, SPECTACULAR twi

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension educators from Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire Counties have announced a collaborative regional event designed to break down professional silos and address the complex challenges facing the Chippewa Valley. The "2026 Partnership Summit: Building a Unified Strategy" will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Market on River in Chippewa Falls. The summit aims to move beyond emergency response and toward a long-term, coordi

Everyone loves strawberries so join us for our Strawberry Festival! The days will be filled with picking strawberries, eating strawberry themed food, Listening to music, learning about strawberries, food trucks all serving something made with strawberries, a craft show, face painting, jam making class, recipe contest, mini golf, giant slide, wagon rides and so much more! No admission required to attend festival. Schedule of Events Saturday June 20 9am-3pm Craft & vendors sh

Baby Reindeer Days are coming back to Reindeer Acres! Join us June 13–14 from 10am–6pm for one of the sweetest times of the year on the farm. Meet this year’s baby reindeer calves, watch them race through the pasture with their signature zoomies, and experience the quiet magic of the herd as summer settles in across the North Pole in Wisconsin. Your visit includes rides aboard the Reindeer Express Train, access to the reindeer barns and viewing areas, and time to explore the

Learn how to make a curio box to display your tiny nature treasures! We will provide all the supplies needed to craft a little display box or two. If you'd like to bring your own favorite treasures from a favorite trip or adventure, please do! If you don't have any, don't worry, we have plenty to go around! Our workshops are suitable for adults. Workshop is $45 : includes all materials & a beverage of choice from our event menu. June 23rd, 6-8:00pm Tickets available HERE. Fro

Sunsets & Shops Spend a summer evening shopping local, enjoying food, and soaking up the beauty of Menomonie at the Sunsets & Shops Craft Show! Friday, June 12, 2026 2 PM – 8 PM Wilson Park, Menomonie, WI Browse a wide variety of vendors offering handmade crafts, boutique items, home décor, and more. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and experience the perfect evening of shopping under the summer sky. Apply here: linktr.ee/rudysvendorshows Free admission | Family-friendl

Art & Craft Market at Murals in Menomonie Join us in downtown Menomonie for a vibrant Art & Craft Market happening during the Murals in Menomonie event! Discover a wide variety of unique, handcrafted goods while supporting talented local artists, makers, and crafters. What to Expect: • Handmade art, crafts, and locally made goods • A diverse group of artists and vendors • A lively downtown atmosphere alongside mural activities • A perfect opportunity to shop local and find on

TranscenDance 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month starting June 2 and going thru Dec 15 6:30-8:00pm at Family Learning Center, 523 Cedar Ave E, Menomonie A combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression, and sweat. Dance for around 50 min. in a free-form style that makes room for every person to respond in their own way…yoga, walking meditation, vocalizing, internal exploration, playful partnering; everyone making room for everyone else. The only expecta

Join us for Cady Dairy Day on Friday, June 12, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Burnett Dairy Cady Cheese Store! Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring local vendors, free family activities, delicious samples, special store deals, giveaways, and more. Outside Vendors: • Root Cellar Apothecary – Handmade Natural Products • BeeYOUtiful Designs and Gifts – Gift Shop Items • Trainor's Maple Syrup – Maple Syrup Samples with Ice Cream • Wolf's Honey Farm – Honey • Hidden View Candies – Ami

The largest fundraiser and dairy promotion event is the Annual Dairy Promotion Breakfast or Brunch, which is typically held in June at a different farm each year. The Dunn County Dairy Promotion Committee was formed to give the public a better understanding of dairy farming. With dairy being one of the most important parts of the Dunn County economic picture, we wish to show you what a modern dairy operation looks and feels like. With your attendance at the dairy breakfast or

Join us at Oaklawn Inn for a traditional Afternoon Tea as part of the Lace, Lumber & Legacy Trolley Tour. Enjoy tea sandwiches, delicate desserts, and fine china in our historic 1889 home—then continue on a beautifully curated journey through Menomonie’s most storied places. * Travel by vintage-inspired trolley * Guided tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion * Discover how Menomonie began and grew * Relax and savor an elegant Afternoon Tea This is more than a tour—it’s an aft

Join us at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial for our annual Flag Day Ceremony and dedication of new bricks being added in 2026. Limited seating will be available rain or shine for the one-hour ceremony. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs as well if that is preferred. Bottled water and small flags will be provided to all guests. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Downtown Menomonie Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person. From the Facebook event pa

Murals in Menomonie is a one-of-a-kind mural festival coming to Menomonie in June 2026. This 5-day event will transform the community with large-scale murals that tell the rich history of our area through art. The Walldogs are an international group of artists who get together once a year to tell the story of a community and create beautiful murals. They donate their time and expertise in exchange for housing, meals, and supplies, and we can't wait to show them our Menomonie

Saturday, May 2, 4 p.m.: WEAR Fashion Show, showcasing innovative capstone collections from fashion design and development seniors. Tuesday, May 5: Research Day, celebrating the research and creative work of students, faculty, and staff from all fields. Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m.: Stout Game Expo (SGX), western Wisconsin’s largest game developer exhibition. Friday, May 8, 6 p.m.: SOAD Senior Show, graduating seniors take over Micheels Hall and the Applied Arts building. Saturday

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Chippewa Valley–based TrueWellness partners with Blue Zones to assess five local communities, build plans for better health Northwest Wisconsin is taking a major step toward improving long‑term community health. TrueWellness, a new community‑based nonprofit, headquartered in the Chippewa Valley, is launching a regional initiative to transform the environments where residents live, work, learn and play. The goal is simple, to make it easier for everyone to choose healthier h

Community members with questions about immigration enforcement and due process are invited to a public educational forum on Tuesday, April 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3214 Golf Road, Eau Claire. The forum, “How Do We Respond? Immigration and Due Process,” is hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Greater Chippewa Valley in collaboration with the American Association of University Women – Eau Claire, Jonah Justice-Eau Claire and Wisconsin Farmers U