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Welcome to the official website of Downtown Eau Claire!
Downtown Eau Claire is about authenticity and discovery, without
the cookie-cutter options found in alternate destinations. It’s a place that is about people, what they do and what they like.
Downtown Eau Claire offers visitors the arts, biking, classes,
culture, food, dining, entertainment, farmers market, music, shopping — the entire spectrum of living. Ready for discovery. Ready to be called home. Or work. But definitely Nothing Artificial.
Latest Downtown Happenings
January 21st, 2010

Downtown Eau Claire is supporting American Heart Month the entire month of February with special events, a progressive silent auction, and joining together for National Wear Red Day. Help us get the word out to raise awareness for heart disease! More event info here.
View/Download all Events and Silent Auction Items
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January 18th, 2010

Advance Your Business in 2010
Wednesday, January 20
State Theatre (316 Eau Claire Street)
Thank you to everyone who attended the Heart of Eau Claire! It was a wonderful opportunity to hear from fellow downtown businesses on what efforts they are making to promote their businesses.
Missed the event? Download the event program for just some of the great ideas shared.
Congratulations to our door prize winners!
FREE personalized doormat ($49 Value) courtesy of Huebsch Services
Event Sponsors:

Mark your calendars for the next Heart of Eau Claire on April 21: Tips on including Social Media in your business marketing plan.
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January 8th, 2010
The DECI Annual Awards will be taking place on February 24, 2010. Help us choose this year’s winners! Vote for your favorites in 2009 below:
Click Here to take survey
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December 22nd, 2009
Downtown Eau Claire wishes you happy holidays and all the best into the New Year 2010. We hope you will continue your support for downtown and look forward to seeing you at our events and festivals in 2010.
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December 1st, 2009
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This Saturday, December 5!
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Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Eau Claire!
Lunch with Santa 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ramada Convention Center (Greenbriar Room)
$5 for pizza and a 4×6 picture
Visits with the jolly old elf are free!
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Corner of South Barstow Street and E Grand Ave.
Free!
Christmas Storytelling at the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire at 2 p.m.
Holiday crafts at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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November 17th, 2009
Start off your holiday season downtown!
Friday, November 20
7:00 PM
Four Corners Parking Lot (corner of E Grand Ave and S Barstow Street)
Hear a magical performance by the Memorial High School Madrigals, join in the holiday caroling and enjoy the lighting of the downtown tree with all new lights!
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October 29th, 2009
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Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21
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Holiday Shopping~Open Houses~Arts Festival~Special Events~Prizes~Refreshments and More!
Complete the Season Opener Punch Card for a chance to win a gift certificate to your favorite downtown merchant!
Don’t miss the Traditional Downtown Tree Lighting and Memorial High School Madrigal Singers on Friday at 7:00 PM on the corner of South Barstow and East Grand Ave.
Nov 20-21: Holidaze Arts Festival at the Ramada Convention Center
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October 23rd, 2009
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Friday, October 30
3:00 - 5:00 PM
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Join the cackling witches, mighty ninjas, fair princesses, and superheros on the downtown streets during the annual downtown trick or treating event. Costumed trick or treaters can visit businesses in downtown Eau Claire on Barstow and Graham Ave. from the south end by the YMCA to Madison Street. Don’t miss the side streets and West Grand Ave. as well! Children should be accompanied by an adult.
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October 23rd, 2009
| The Eau Claire Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is seeking proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of a property located at 2 South Barstow Street. The property is located in the southern section of the North Barstow Redevelopment District on the Eau Claire River across from Phoenix Park Neighborhood. The RDA is looking for a high quality, attractive, commercial/residential development that will fit the already established mixed use development in the South Barstow area and complement the newly developed area surrounding Phoenix Park. Click here to download the document.The response is due December 23, 2009 by 5 p.m. |
 2 S Barstow |
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October 15th, 2009
Join us this Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. (Haymarket Grill) for the next in a series of laid-back discussions Idea Lounge X: The Urban Battle will discuss the new urbanism, whether or not are the suburbs truly dead, and what will Eau Claire look like in 2025.
Our panelist will break the ice and start the discussion, we are very excited to announce that our panelists will be Mary Rufledt (realtor with GMAC Real Estate), Ted Barr (owner of Barr Electric and Vice-chair of the RDA), Cody Filipczak (owner of C&M properties), Ned Noel (Associate Planner, City of Eau Claire), Wallace Rogers (downtown resident), Ryan Weichelt ( Assistant Professor of Geography, UW-Eau Claire). Continue reading for their full biographies. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 1st, 2009
Where people live has, for centuries, driven economic and cultural progress. It wasn’t until the 20th Century when cheap fuel and the availability of credit prompted suburban growth. Until recently these “bedroom communities” have become the standard of the American Dream. Now that Americans are more conscious about their carbon footprint, and credit is difficult to come by, will our housing habits change? Are we on the brink of a major cultural shift? What will Eau Claire look like in 2025? Read the rest of this entry »
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September 28th, 2009
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Thank you to everyone who attended the International Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19. With beautiful weather, record attendance, and an amazing volunteer force, the 32nd annual festival was a delight for Chippewa Valley residents and visitors alike. |
We value your input! Help us make next year’s event even better! Tell us what you liked, loved, or needs improvement. Please take a minute to complete our survey:
2009 Attendee Survey
2009 Business Owner and Vendor Survey
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