How To Party 2022

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! y t r a P Whether you’re planning for kids, adults, or a corporate event – find where to go and what to do for your next celebratory gathering!

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GETTIN’ READY TO CELEBRATE? HERE’S WHERE TO START. WANT TO THROW A PARTY WITH A FRESH VIBE? Shake off those ancient, outdated party trends and traditions with some fresh ideas. I mean, do you really want to be known as the person in your friend group who throws lame parties? Absolutely not.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the idea of party planning, no sweat.

We’ve got you covered with plenty of ideas for how to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, company parties, pre-wedding parties, and more.

And, really, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate: bowling, amusement parks, escape rooms, paintballing, axe throwing, painting

parties, and movies theatres are a tap of your finger – or a phone call – away. And they’re great attractions for kids AND adults. But we don’t even stop there. Oh, no. We take our party-planning to the next level, with listings of local caterers, mobile bartenders, ways to rent tables, chairs, decor, and more.

And there’s even listings in here for 21+ parties, including local wineries and breweries where you can find the area’s best crafted drinks.

So hang those streamers, set out the plates, and let the fun begin.

BOWLING

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Wagner’s Lanes wagnerslanes.com • (715) 8336700 • 2159 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire • Bowling parties at Wagner’s include bowling (1 game or 3) pizza, custom themes, volleyball courts, bean bags, darts, pool and more. Entertainment like comedians, bands, and more can be hired.

Bowl Winkle’s bowlwinklesbowling.com • (715)

552-0564 • 1616 N. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire • Children’s and adult themed parties with pizza, catering options, 1-3 bowling games, and more. Brooklyn Room features buffet station, TV, and VIP lane rental.

Falls Bowl fallsbowl.com • 715.723.3347 • 9 W

Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • Hosts parties with on-site food & spirits, suitable for kids parties and adults.

Ojibwa Golf Course & Bowl ojibwagc.com • (715) 723-8823 • 8140 136th Street, Chippewa Falls • Parties feature designated kids zone, private room rental, on-site food (Jimbob’s Pizza), glow in the dark bowling, glow graphics on lanes, and more.

Broadway Bowl stoutcraftco.com/bowling • (715) 233-3333 • 1501 North Broadway, Menomonie • Parties include pizza, soda, and custom themes for kids.

AMUSEMENT CENTERS

Action City & Chaos Water Park metropolisre-

sort.com • 844-855-2724 • 5150 Fairview Avenue, Eau Claire • Go-karts, arcade games, trampoline park, Ninja warrior course, water park, laser tag, and more. Kids parties for 5-10 kids include pizza, soda, reserved party room, Dairy Queen ice cream, and party attendant.

eauclairegamesandarcade • 2928 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 514-2034 • Book the arcade for private party, or party hosted during normal hours. $15/person for a 3-hour block of time includes free to play arcade games and pinball.

Drinks with refill included.

SKATING (ROLLER OR ICE!)

High Roller highrollerskating.com/EauClaire

• 715-832-6000 • 3120 Melby St. Eau Claire • Roller skating and nerf battle parties. Can rent out the whole facility. Food, soda, organized games, and more. Outside food allowed.

Hobbs Ice Arena eauclairewi.gov/recreation/

hobbs-ice-arena • (715) 839-5040 • 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • Birthday party packages for kids include open skate or dry floor for 10 kids + 2 chaperones, 12 hot dog or pizza meals, and room space for $130 (+$8/person after 12)

AXE THROWING

Ironside Axe Club ironsideaxeclub.com • 2930

London Rd, Eau Claire • Rent a few lines and hurl some iron. Serving canned and bottled beverages, snacks, and pizza delivery. Also offers a mobile axe throwing venue you can bring to your off-site party.

Wisco’s wiscoseauclaire.com • 1920 S Hastings

Way, Eau Claire • 715.895.8542 • Wisco’s restaurant offers axe throwing fun with WI comfort food and 24 beers on tap.

Action City metropolisresort.com • 844-855-2724 • 5150 Fairview Avenue, Eau Claire • Go-karts, arcade games, trampoline park, Ninja warrior

DONUT FORGET that someday you’ll be able to eat donuts off a giant wall again, just like we did at this pre-COVID event “Best Night” at The Lismore. Got more party ideas than what’s shown here? Email our listings editor at james@volumeone.org so we can include it in our next guide! course, water park, laser tag, ax-throwing and more.

PAINTBALL & NERF First Strike Paintball firststrikepb.com • 10327

County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls • Paintball party packages with discounts for bringing your own equipment. Picnic area and grill, with some snacks and beverages available. Birthday package includes 500 rounds per player (6+) and a paint grenade.

Battlefield Osseo battlefieldosseo.com • (715)

597-6644 • W12151 Vold Rd, Osseo • Attractions include classic paintball, low-impact gellyball, and axe throwing. Group rates for 18+ participants. Snacks and some drinks available. Picnic area, and BYO beverages allowed.

Nerf Wars nerf-war-parties-eau-claire.square.

site • Bring an organized nerf war to the outdoor location of your choice. Includes 20 rival nerf guns with safety glasses, barricades. $200 for 2 hour party with kids ages 6-15.

ESCAPE ROOMS

Tactical Escape 101 • tacticalescape101.com

• (715) 418-0012 • 4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire • Groups of 4-10 can escape from a number of game scenarios including dystopian, heists, conspiracies, and more. Amateur to expert level play for all ages. Ages 9+, with adult guidance required up to age 16. $100 per adventure (4 people, +$25 for each additional person.)

Escape EC escapeec.com • (715) 598-5695 • 1727 Westgate Rd, Eau Claire • Groups of 2-8, age 10+ work together to escape rooms with different game scenarios. Adults required for groups with ages below 16.

SPORTS SPOTS

Loopy’s 723loop.com • (715) 723-5667 • 10691 Cty. Highway, Chippewa Falls • Loopy’s has a banquet hall, tiki bar, beer garden, volleyball court, and river equipment rental.

Eau Claire Curling Club curlingclub.com • 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • Book the curling club to learn from the pros with training or a demonstration, or a private game.

Eau Claire Sport Warehouse ecsportwarehouse. com • (715) 514-5944 • 2983 11th Street, Eau Claire • Batting cages at $40/hour, and basket/ volleyball court for $60/hour.

EXA Sports exa-sports.com • Eau Claire &

Menomonie locations • 9000 sq foot private facility with trampoline, spring floor, balance beams, bars, rock wall, ropes course, climbing, obstacle course, and more. Personal party host. Themed parties (nerf, super hero, princess, ninja.)

UWEC Ropes Course uwec.edu • Hilltop Center 105, 15 Garfield Avenue • The UWEC Ropes Course is open for adventure on Saturdays for up to 12 participants in a 2-hour course for $20/ person.

YMCA Indoor Sports Center ymca-cv.org •

YMCA kids parties feature 2 hours or private space (1 hour of play time), soda, pizzas or hot dogs, ice cream, balloons, cake, and more for $150-250. Options include obstacle course, bounce house, snacks, field supervision, and more.

PAINTING

Cheers Pablo cheerspablo.com • 2839 Mall

Drive, Suite 3A • Painting parties at $25/child and $39/adult with a minimum of 10 participants.

Instructors lead painters through fun and encour-

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Board & Brush boardandbrush.com • (715)

514-2123 • 1402 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • Paint wooden board art with adult, teen, and kids parties. 1-3 hours of inspired art, adult beverages sold, BYO snack snacks and food.

Paint Shack thepaintshack.net/events/private-parties/ • 715-379-7377 • 2524 Golf Rd, Ste 2C, Eau Claire • Paiting parties for adult or kid parties.

Cash bar for adult parties, and you can BYO food and NA beverages. Make painted canvas, screen, or wood board projects.

MOVIES

Micon Theatres miconcinemas.com • 3109 Mall

50-50 Factory Outlet 3315 State Road 93, Eau

Claire • (715) 833-0019 • 5050factoryoutlet. com Wedding items including shoe stickers, garlands, confetti, cake toppers, guest books, flower basket, ring pillow, photo booth props, serving sets, and more.

SKATE PARKS

Alpha-Lit Alphalitletters.com Offering high

Marshall Park Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa

Falls The Marshall Park Skateboard Park can be used by skateboards, inline skates, and BMX Bikes.

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PARTY SUPPLIES

A1 Express Rental Center 2515 Mall Dr., Eau

near Lakeshore Shelter, 900 Broadway St., Eau Claire • (715) 839-5039 • PR@eauclairewi.gov • eauclairewi.gov The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department installed a 3,000 square foot facility in August of 2013. Intended for skateboards, inline skates, and BMX bikes only, this park is free and is open to the public.

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Menomonie Huge, with plenty of features for a number of different skill levels. All concrete with some great lines and a generally good flow. Includes a 6’vert, quarter, two 6’ regular transitioned quarters, a small 4’ bowled corner, pyramids, and more. No pad requirements - FREE.

Drive, Eau Claire • 475 Chippewa Mall Drive, Chippewa Falls • 315 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire • Party packages include reserved seating, food, drinks, popcorn, and candy.

Eau Claire Skateboard Plaza Along the bike trail

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Phelan Park 9th St. East and 21st Ave. East,

Claire • (715) 834-2727 • a1expressrental. com Offering tents, fine china, chocolate fountains, arches, champagne fountains, silver & glassware, chairs, chair covers, serving equipment, and more. quality marquee lettering to customize your events.

Color bulbs available, and letters can stack up to two rows high.

Allure Premiere Event Florists 1802 B Stout Rd.,

Menomonie • (715) 235-0902 • allureeventflorists. com Each wedding floral is a one-of-a-kind experience. Allure boasts no limitations, featuring services like bridal and attendee bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, ceremony flowers, arbor decorations, cake flowers, centerpieces, cocktail decorations, toss bouquets and more.

Awards & More 2425 Seymour Rd, Eau Claire •

+ (715) 839-8666 and (888) 811-2020 • awards@ awardsandmore.com • awardsandmore. com Awards & More makes invitations, RSVP cards, programs, thank you cards, save the date cards, magnets, cake toppers, and custom wooden wedding plaques.

Billy’s Grill & Catering 1019 15th Ave., Bloomer

Big Dot of Happiness 412 Technology Drive E.,

Falls • (715) 723-7869 • facebook.com/BresinasCarryout A take out restaurant. Grab your order and take it to your event. Serves plenty of food, but the bulk orders of chicken and Jo Jo’s are the crowd favorite.

Menomonie • 800-274-4282 • Smiles@BigDotOfHappiness.com • bigdotofhappiness.com Stylish and themed designs for for table settings, cake toppers, yard art, decor, stickers & labels, and more.

Briggs Tent & Party Rental 3350 Horlacher

Ln., Eau Claire • (715) 839-0218 and (800) 281-7070 • briggstent.com A one-stop shop for your supplies, including tables, linens, chairs, tableware, A/V, food prep equipment, lighting, tents, dance floors, wedding accessories, and more.

Rock n Roll To Go Plus (715) 839-

7951 • forthepartyofyourlife.com Provides DJ entertainment, a master of ceremonies, a photo booth, projector screen rentals, and music for bachelor/ ette parties, ceremony, and dinner.

Sweet Legacy Vintage Furniture & Rental 3031 N Hastings Way, Eau

Claire • sweetlegacy.net A Mother & Daughter that specializes in collecting, creating and curating vintage and vintage-like decor rentals for weddings, parties, photo props and more. Their private venue hosts parties for about 50, great for rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. They offer full wedding design services, curating your big day from top to bottom.

ALL AROUND FUN

Eau So Fun Parties eausofunparties.com • 2230

EastRidge Center, Eau Claire • A rented party space with themes and everything taken care of.

Packages between $599-1999 include private space, snacks, drinks, party host, table settings, treat table, set up and clean up, themed meals, and more.

• (715) 828-1186 • billysgrill-catering.com Its catering options feature hearty meals of BBQ beef, pork, chicken, turkey, Italian, seafood, potatoes, salads, vegetables, appetizers, and more.

Bresina’s Carry Out 10 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa

Burrachos Catering Services (715) 834-

1843 • burrachos.com Burrachos can cater your event with burritos, taco bar, or the late night nacho bar.

Catering Bye Design byethewillow.com/ catering-bye-design Offers buffet lines, customization stations, chocolate fountains, dessert bars, artistically arranged grazing boards, appetizers, cupcakes, and more.

Famous Daves 2911 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 835-2227 • famousdaves.com Famous Dave’s catering crews bring plates of lip-smackin’ barbeque to all occasions. Full service, pick-up, and delivery options.

Fat Boys Family Restaurant Catering Services

1312 Main St., Bloomer • (715) 568-4464 • fatboys.net Customize your menu to exactly what you want from a large list of options from pizza, sandwiches, salads soups, potatoes, prime rib, and more.

Festival Foods Catering Services (715) 838-

1000 • festivalfoods.com Festival Foods features options including party platters, sandwich buffets, and breakfast buffets.

The French Press - Catering thefrenchpresseau-

claire.com The French Press offers an expansive catering menu featuring pasta, beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetarian entrees.

HyVee Catering hy-vee.com HyVee offers an

CATERING

Bijou Catering 2629 East Clairemont Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 832-6778 • eauclairechef@hotmail. com • bijou-bistro.com Full service catering presented by Head Chef Anthony Draganowski will provide you with a unique and sophisticated experience. Serving hors d’oeuvres, culinary displays, carving & pasta stations, buffets, dessert menus, and beverages.

expansive and affordable catering selection for weddings, as well as uniquely tailored specialty buffet bars like sushi, pizza, sliders, and more.

Karl’s BBQ Express (715) 828-7910 • barbqex-

press.catering@gmail.com • karlsbbqexpress. com Authentic pit barbecue for catering, pick-up, delivery, and vending. Meat choices include pork, ribs, brisket, turkey, and sausage links. Served with classic bbq pit sides, with lemonade or iced tea by the gallon.

BEST ‘PAINT-N-SIP’ VENUE 1. Board & Brush 2. The Paint Shack 3. Cheers Pablo Board and Brush (1402 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire) offers opportunities to create inspirational décor for your home, or Go Beyond Wine & Paint Nights. Check out their Wood Sign Workshops too! The Paint Shack (2524 Golf Rd. #2C, Eau Claire) is more than just a painting place; it’s an art party! Art entertainment is kind of their thing. Check out their birthday offerings. Cheers Pablo (2839 Mall Dr. Suite 5, Eau Claire) offers a one-of-a-kind ceramic studio experience.

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PARKS & PAVILLIONS

CLASSIC SPOTS FOR OUTDOOR GATHERINGS OF ALL SIZES & AGES Nothing beats a classic park party in beautiful Wisconsin weather – in season of course. The entire Chippewa Valley is blessed with an incredible infrastructure of parks and pavilions with wonderful amenities and offerings for parties of all kinds ranging from kids to retirees. Whether you’re looking for playgrounds, charcoal grills, hiking trails, or just a bit of nature, there are nearly 100 different options for spots to plan your party in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Menomonie.

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KP Katering Eau Claire • (715) 855-9055 • kp-

katering@aol.com • kpkatering.com KP Catering offers the full gamut of catering options. Buffets, hors d’oeuvres, plated dinners, chef carving stations, guest-customized stations, desserts, social & cocktail hour menus, and more. Taste testing sessions at their kitchen, full choice of china and table settings, table decorations and floral displays, setup & teardown included.

Life Support BBQ facebook.com/LifeSupportB-

BQeauclaire Need tasty barbecue, stat? Life Support BBQ will provide the meaty jolt your tastebuds need. With the help of their specialized smoker-outfitted trailer – dubbed the “Hambulance” – Life Support specializes in mouth-watering roasted pork. Works with any budget.

Live Great Food Catering 715-220-6084 •

Noodles & Co. Catering 4653 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire • (715) 858-9000 • noodles.com/ eauclaire Featuring 8 serving entree pans, dessert trays, and shareable sides in party-size versions of menu items.

Northwoods Grazing facebook.com/northwoods-

grazing/ Northwoods Grazing creates beautiful and delicious grazing boxes and tables for your events.

Red Coal BBQ (715) 514-1023 • facebook.com/

RedCoalBBQ Red Coal BBQ caters event-sized versions of your favorite BBQ menu items: smoked meats, beef briskets, pulled pork, mac & cheese, baked beans, corn bread, and much more.

Red Coal also provides catering from Southside Soul’s menu, featuring rib tips, Chicago style beef, fried chicken, and more.

livegreatfoodcatering@gmail.com • livegreatfood. com Live Great Food caters unique creations for plated dinner, buffet, or family style meals, or served out of their mobile food truck. Meals include handmade pastas, roasted porchetta, amish chicken, hors d’oeuvres, trout, and much more.

Also offering mismatched plate rental.

UW-Stout Catering (715) 232-3463 • mcraer@

Lucy’s Deli & Restaurant Catering 117 N. Bridge

MOBILE BARTENDING

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-9800 • foreign5. com/lucys-deli Lucy’s Deli caters events in Chippewa Falls. Featuring sandwiches, their famous hot beefs, wrap platters, homemade soups, breakfast trays, and gooey sweet rolls.

Mancino’s Catering Services 4056 Common-

wealth Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 835-4000 and 8354100 • mancinoseauclaire.com Mancinos offers grinder platters, party salads, pasta platters, cookie platters, and any other sides on the menu such as chips, drinks, and soups.

uwstout.edu • uwstout.edu/dining/catering/ The catering services available at UW-Stout are also available off-campus (within 5 miles, in Menomonie). Featuring lunch & dinner buffets, box lunches, and appetizers.

All Occasions DJ Service (715) 828-3536 • Info@

AllOccasionsDJService.net • alloccasionsdjservice. com From music, lighting, planning and customization, All Occasions DJ Service strives to serve you, From ceremony production, cocktail and dinner music, to dance music. Take a look at all of their services and packages.

Free Pour Wisconsin 715.781.9145 • jinman@

freepourwi.com • freepourwi.com A veteran-owned

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mobile bartending company that services Western Wisconsin. Hires passionate and experienced bartenders. Email for a quote.

Heather Rae Mobile Bartending hrmobilebartend-

ing@gmail.com • hrmobilebartending.com Heather Rae bartending is an intimate experience for your guests at a wedding of any vibe. Heather can help create a specialized menu of cocktails for your event. Based out of Milwaukee but will travel as far as Minneapolis.

PHOTO BOOTHS

All Occasions DJ Service (715) 828-3536 • Info@

The Joy Booth (715) 577-8243 • teresa@

thejoybooth.com • thejoybooth.com Available for engagement parties, bridal showers, and weddings.

Includes booth attendants, customized image footers, backdrops and props, and more.

MiPhotobooth 616-402-7496 • miphotobooth.

com Rents & delivers photo booths for your event.

Photo Booth Ent photoboothent.com Providing

photobooth rentals with a variety of different booths including black curtain, slow motion, open air, LED, and green screen.

Rock n Roll To Go Plus (715) 839-7951 • forth-

AllOccasionsDJService.net • alloccasionsdjservice. com An all-around service, All Occasions provides sound, light, mobile bar, and photo booth services.

epartyofyourlife.com Provides DJ entertainment, a master of ceremonies, a photo booth, projector screen rentals, and music for bachelor/ette parties, ceremony, and dinner.

Always Over the Top Photography (715) 552-2761

ShowTime Entertainment (715) 821-1100 • tony@

• drsteinke@yahoo.com • alwaysoverthetopphotography.com Photo booth includes an on-site attendant, fast prints, scrapbook, props, open air concept, unlimited photo strips, and more.

Angell Mirror Photo Booth angellmirror.com A

unique, interactive and digital photo booth experience with an attendant, deluxe props, red carpet and ropes, animations, LED lighting, and more.

Carlson Entertainment 715-598-7107 • info@

carlsonentertainment.com • carlsonentertainment. com Combines wedding DJ, MC, and event planning with an experienced professional, complete event coverage, and customized with awesome music, and unique introductions. Can provide musicians, videography, and photo booths.

showtimeentertainmentllc.com • showtimeentertainmentdj.com Offers detailed event planning, uplighting, ceremony sound, wireless mics, all day music coverage, award-winning photo booths, and cinematic videos.

The Star Booth: Mobile Photo Booth (715) 598-

4771 • info@starboothfun.com • starboothfun. com Star Booth provides your photo booth with an attendant, themes & props, graphics, memory book album, custom scrapbooks, and more.

ZIP LINE, ACTION CITY

BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY 1. action city 2. children’s museum of eau claire 3. chaos indoor water park Action City (2402 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire) has it all: go-karts, video games, laser tag, and tasty food. Children’s Museum of Eau Claire (40 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire) is more than just an all-ages hangout: It’s a great place for your kids to call their own on their special day. For a stellar waterpark experience, Chaos Indoor Water Park (5152 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire) offers a Wisconsin Dells-level experience in the Chippewa Valley’s backyard.

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WINERIES & BREWERIES

GRAB A DRINK AND MORE AT THESE GROWING DESTINATIONS FOR 21+ PARTIES A day-trip to a Western Wisconsin winery or brewery can make a great venue for not just a regular party, but an entire immersive experience. You can stay close to home or head out of town for a beautiful countryside drive to any number of destinations. While there, you can not only sample the brews and wines, but you can often take part in behind-the-scene tours, learn about the craft of making beers and wines, snack on a variety of food offerings, and of course do some shopping to bring home their local and unique goods and wares.

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INDOOR PARTY SPACES The Brewing Projekt 1807 N Oxford Ave, Eau

Claire • thebrewingprojekt.com/events Capacity: 200. Offering a rooftop or indoor location in this unique and destination brewery. Offers full beverage service with TBP beers & seltzers. Off-site catering for the reception food. A small room is available for parties or as a changing room. Tables & chairs are included, and TBP provides planning consultations. Guests are welcome to bring their own decor.

Brickhouse Pub & Grub Bar & Banquet Hall 2233 Birch St, Eau Claire • (715) 832-6227 • Find it on Facebook Meeting rooms and halls for up to 250.

Dunn County Fish And Game Association 1600

Pine Avenue East, Menomonie • (715) 235-8155 • dunncountyfishandgame.com Capacity: 350.

Amenities include a licensed kitchen, full bar, portable bar, tables & chairs, linens to rent, outdoor grounds to explore, and sound system.

Eagles Club Banquet Hall 2588 Hallie Rd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0172 • eaglesclubbanquethall.com Capacity: 350. Two banquet halls, an outdoor pavilion, and catering & bar service.

Elks Lodge 402 3411 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire •

(715) 834-4022 • elkslodge402@yahoo.com • elks. org Capacity: 150. The Elks Lodge has rooms that can be rented for your event, with an outdoor deck.

Fill Inn Station 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa

Falls • (715) 723-8282 and (715) 723-6551 • fillinn@fillinnstation.com • fillinnstation. com Capacity: 275. Banquet room is great for wedding receptions or parties, with a private bar and stage area, and a dance floor.

Forage 403 South Barstow St, Eau Claire

• forage.ec@gmail.com • forageeauclaire. com Capacity: 72. A unique, urban, modern location for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or event. Uplighting, centerpiece decorations, customizable table decorations & settings, and can provide servers, bartenders, and caterers as needed.

Fox Run Tavern 1515 S 65th Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 835-6489 • facebook.com/FoxruntavernEC Capacity: 90. This tavern offers on-site catering with a buffet or dinner style banquet. An outdoor deck is available, as is the main bar area, and upper & lower decks. The rental of the room is free with the cost of catering.

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub 415 South

Barstow Street, Eau Claire • (715) 835-6621 • houligans.net Capacity: 70. Houligan’s Gharrity Room is a private banquet room with a private bar for buffet and appetizer serving.

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse 4751 Owen Ayres

Court, Eau Claire • (715) 830-9779 • johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com/eauclaire Johnny’s party-sized rooms for 20-50 guests can create

customized menus and signature cocktails for your event.

Lake Hallie Golf 2196 110th Street, Chippewa

Falls • (715) 861-5442 • lakehalliegolf.com Capacity: 150. Sports-bar atmosphere with indoor and outdoor options. Catering options available.

Leinenkugel’s 124 East Elm Street, Chippewa

Falls • leinie.com/leinie-lodge • (888) 534-6437 • leinielodge@leinenkugels.com Book the Leinie Lodge for your next event birthday, special event, wedding reception, or more. A warm atmosphere, northwoods style decor, sampling bar, and more.

Loopy’s Grill & Saloon 10691

Business 29, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-5667 • loopy@723loop. com • 723loop.com/banquets. html Capacity: 500. Loopy’s can host large or small parties, in indoor and outdoor settings. Offers in-house catering, waterside location, outdoor tent, in-house DJ, A/V and lighting, and event dome for winter gatherings. Area grounds offer recreation options like volleyball, bean bags, shuttle service, kayaks, and more.

Modicum Brewery 3732 Spooner Ave, Altoona

• modicumbrewing.com The back room at this brewery can be rented for your small event.

Contact to learn more.

Mona Lisa’s 428 Water St., Eau Claire • (715)

839-8969 • ohmona@sbcglobal.net • monalisas. biz Capacity: 50. The private room at Mona

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Lisa’s can serve small functions, or up to 99 with light food and cocktails.

Munson Bridge Winery W6462 Bridge Rd., WIth-

ee • (715) 229-4501 • tmrhlnd@aol.com • munsonbridgewinery.com/weddings Capacity: 250. The winery offers outdoor and indoor venues, in the exterior gardens, refurbished hayloft, or a tented chandelier lit pavilion. Provides an in-house decorator, planning and consultation services, and limited beverage service.

Off Broadway Banquet Center 1501 North Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 233-3333 • jayouellette@ offbroadwaybanquet.com • offbroadwaybanquet. com Capacity: 450. A banquet hall with built in dance floor, full bar, and catering service.

Planning & event assistance available. Smaller rooms available for rehearsal dinners.

Ojibwa Golf & Bowl 8140 136th St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-8823 • info@ojibwagc.com • ojibwagc.com Capacity: 100.

Host your event with on-site catering in the indoor space or patio deck with golf and bowling entertainment.

Pioneer Grill & Saloon E5699 Cty. Hwy. D,

Menomonie • (715) 235-9927, 715-235-4973 • PioneerGrill.com Capacity: 1000. Can cater and host your banquet indoors or outdoors.

Pizza Ranch 2815 Truax Blvd., Eau Claire • (715) 514-4143 • pizzaranch.com Capacity: 73. The Pizza Ranch community room can host small parties and events.

Sammy’s Pizza 2812 London Rd, Eau Claire •

(715) 8311-300 • mysammys.com Capacity: 50.

The private dining space at this pizza joint is free with in-house catering.

Sweet Legacy 3031 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire • sweetlegacy.net Capacity: 50. A fully decorated small event venue and fully decorated rental warehouse. The event venue can provide catering and limited beverage service, or you can bring your own caterer. The venue is decorated with decor they have available to rent for weddings.

VFW Club Post 305 1300

Starr Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 552-8438 • facebook.com/ vfwclub305 Capacity: 100.

Banquet facility available to rent.

Oxbow Hotel 516 Galloway, Eau Claire

• 715-839-0601 • theoxbowhotel.com Capacity: 150. The Oxbow Gallery can be reserved for small events, with outdoor seating in the courtyard. Catering and beverage service provided by the Lakely restaurant.

A stage for live music, specialty lighting, A/V capabilities, wedding event coordination staff, and on-site boutique hotel lodging can sleep up to 72 guests.

The Pablo Center 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • pablocenter.org Capacity: Small events & 250-1200. Conveniently located downtown with quick restaurant access and great views.

13,000+ sqaure foot building with 3 floors offers a number of layout and setaing combinations. Event planning and coordination assistance, on-site beverage service, third-party catering, A/V technology with projection and custom lightning avaiable.

Pine Meadow Golf Club 4324 Fairfax Park Dr.,

Eau Claire • (715) 832-6011 • PineMeadowGolfClub@gmail.com • pinemeadowgolfclubinc.com/ parties Pine Meadow has semi-private indoor seating and a partially covered patio. Can seat up to 75 people.

VFW Post 7232 2900 W Folsom St, Eau Claire • (715) 832-3528 • vfwpost7232. org Capacity: 150. Main hall, kitchen, dance area, outdoor pavilion, and fenced area.

Westgate Sportsman Club 4909 Sportsman Dr.,

Eau Claire • (715) 832-4548 • ecwestgate@gmail. com • ecwestgate.com Capacity: 250. This banquet hall provides on-site catering, bar service, stage for entertainment and/or wedding party, decor available for rent, event planning & support, bride & groom suites, and table & chair setup. Premium packages can include rehearsal dinner, and Sunday brunch. Seasonal discounts available.

HAVE MORE PARTY IDEAS TO ADD TO OUR LIST? Email our listings editor at james@volumeone.org so we can include it in our next guide!

BEST SHOP FOR GIFTS 1. The Local Store 2. Tangled Up in Hue 3. Down to Earth Garden Center Scratching your head at where to buy gifts for friends and family?

Check out The Local Store (205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire), which features locally made goods with something for everyone. Tangled Up in Hue ( 505 S. Barstow St. Suite B, Eau Claire) takes an artistic spin on gifts, with something handmade and from the heart. Down To Earth Garden Center (6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire) offers more than plants; it offers one-of-a-kind gifts everyone will love.

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