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Summer Fest 2012 in Photos
Keep an eye out for more to come!
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Thousands of people flocked to Downtown Eau Claire Saturday to celebrate Summer Fest! The all-day event provided the community with various types of entertainment and activities such as a kids' zone, petting zoo, strongman competition, fitness challenge, local bands, log carving and kubb demonstrations, and of course plenty of craft and food vendors to enjoy. At night, people also gathered at Phoenix Park for Family Night in the Park. Parents and kids got to see a live perfomance by the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, watch a movie, and make a wish and release the magical wish lanterns into the night sky. See some video here from WQOW on the daytime activities. |
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Strongmen and Women Challenged by Tough Events!
Many of those who were at Summer Fest Saturday, watched in amazement as 'Strongmen' and 'Strongwomen' performed feats like pulling a semi, flipping a 750 lb tire, and pulling the 4,200 lb Festival Foods shopping cart! This year's competition had its first woman competitor, and also featured an inaugural 'first timers' division. Take a look.. in this great story by WQOW's Steve Betchkal- here.
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Join the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library in Welcoming its New Sculpture
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Library will be celebrating the installation of its new outdoor sculptuer "Circle of Friends" this week! You're invited to join them Thursday, August 8th from 2pm to 4pm for refreshments, socializing, and pictures with the sculpture. For more information about the free event click here.
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Sign-Up for the Parade of Nations
and World Stage!
The International Fall festival is fast approaching and set for Saturday, September 15th this year! The annual event is a celebration of the Chippewa Valley's cultural heritage, and provides the community an opportunity to learn about the people and cultures that make up West Central Wisconsin. If you are interested in participating or performing in the Parade of Nations or on the World Stage this year check out our website for more information and an application. World Stage entry forms must be returned by August 13th and Parade of Nations entry forms must be returned by August 30th.
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Test Your Strength with "Masskrugstemmen"
at the International Fall Festival
Photo Courtesy of Big Time City
 Grab some teammates or compete in Masskrugstemmen individually! We're adding a new event to the Fall Festival! This fun competition originated in Germany and Masskrugstemmen in English can be translated into "beer-stein holding." This Bavarian tradition/sport popular Europe and is gaining momentum in the U.S. where a National Champion is crowned each year in New York's Central Park during the month of October.
The event is done by holding a liter of beer (in our case root beer or cream soda) in a large mug extended out in front of you in one arm parallel to the ground. It's held there until the arm is no longer parallel to the ground or until any of the beer is spilled- both will get you disqualified and out of the competition. The winner is the person whose arm is outstretched the longest.
Sound easy? The mug filled weighs about 5 pounds and most first-timers last only a few minutes. The world record is 19 minutes.
Rules and Regulations
- You must be able to hold "Masskrug" (a 1-liter stein filled with root beer or cream soda) with one arm stretched out in front of you parallel to the ground
- Your free hand may not be used to support your other arm.
- No touching any other contestant
- Once you spill any liquid, or move your arm so it is not parallel to the ground, you will be disqualified
- The winner is the person with their arm extended out the longest
- Enter with a team (3-6) of friends or co-workers! Or enter individually!
If you are interested in participating in Masskrugstemmen contact Tyler at tyler.romasco@eauclairewi.gov. |
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Volunteer at the
International Fall Festival
Have some fun and meet new people by volunteering at this year's International Fall Festival! There are a variety of events and convenient times to choose from! Get a t-shirt, soda, and coupon from Hardees! Find out more and sign-up by clicking here.
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Get the Word Out!
Would you like a little more help publicizing your Downtown event? Just put it on our calendar! Go to our website and submit your event! It's that easy!
(The link is near the bottom of the page under the calendar)
And when you're done with that, head to Facebook and 'like' our page-
Downtown Eau Claire!
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