Visit Eau Claire

This week, four members of our Visit Eau Claire team attended and spoke at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism (WIGCOT) 2025! ?? Dana Crosson, Kennedy Domerchie, Julie Pangallo, and Kenzi Havlicek joined industry leaders from across the state to discuss the boundless potential of Wisconsin tourism. WIGCOT is more than a conference—it’s a space for collaboration, innovation, and celebrating the power of tourism to drive economic impact. Our team was honored to contribute to the conversation and bring new ideas back to Eau Claire! ??

Happy International Women’s Day! ?? Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women of Visit Eau Claire. From event planning to community connections, each of them brings something special to the table. Check out what makes their work so rewarding! ??

Big screen, bigger excitement! ???? Eau Claire Express Baseball just announced the installation of the brand-new WNB Financial, N.A. Video Board, bringing a whole new level of excitement to game days! This 36’ x 20’ Daktronics video board will enhance the fan experience, create fresh opportunities for community events, and make every moment at Carson Park even more memorable. We can’t wait to see it in action this summer! ???

???? Big news—our podcast Eau The Places We’ll Go, hosted by Eau Claire Hometown Media and presented by Visit Eau Claire, has officially launched! In the first episode, Kathy Wright, talent buyer at Pablo Center at the Confluence, shares how this seven-year-old venue has transformed downtown Eau Claire—bringing in national touring acts, serving as a meeting space, and helping students break into the entertainment industry. Listen now and get the inside scoop on one of Eau Claire’s biggest creative hubs: https://lnkd.in/d-7V4MvC

??? Celebrating Destination Professionals Day! ??? February 19 marks Destination Professionals Day, a time to recognize the people behind the scenes who make travel, tourism, and economic growth happen in communities worldwide—including right here in Eau Claire! Since the first destination organization was founded 129 years ago, our industry has grown into a global force, creating jobs, enriching communities, and inspiring exploration. At Visit Eau Claire, we’re proud to share what makes our city special—its local businesses, arts, live music, outdoor spaces, and events that bring people together. Today, we celebrate the individuals on our team who work hard to bring events to the area, promote local businesses, and showcase all the things that make Eau Claire a place worth visiting (and revisiting). #DestinationProfessionalsDay?

??? The Sonnentag has been featured in Wisconsin Meetings, and for good reason—it’s the largest indoor event venue in northwestern Wisconsin, bringing concerts, sports tournaments, conferences, and more to the region. Read the full feature in Wisconsin Meetings: https://lnkd.in/g_-RFmUf

That’s a Wrap on the Carson Capers Scavenger Hunt! ?? A big shoutout to the City of Eau Claire for organizing an incredible month-long adventure in Carson Park! Throughout January, families and explorers cracked codes, solved riddles, and followed clues through one of Eau Claire’s most beloved green spaces. At Visit Eau Claire, we were proud to support this initiative by helping promote the hunt and creating a dedicated page where participants could submit their photos for a chance to win prizes. ????

?? 14 years and counting! ?? Sculpture Tour Eau Claire has once again been voted Best Public Art Installation (Non-Gallery) in the Best of the Chippewa Valley 2025—making this the 14th consecutive year it has earned the top spot! This incredible achievement wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of Julie Pangallo, our Public Arts & Events Manager, who keeps the tour running year after year. From organizing artist submissions to planning sculpture installations, Julie ensures Eau Claire remains home to the largest rotating sculpture tour in the nation—bringing creativity and inspiration to our streets. A huge thank you to everyone who voted and to the talented artists who make this tour possible!??? https://lnkd.in/gFS5HrTy

Last Friday, we finally got the chance to celebrate the season (a little late, but for a great reason—we’ve been busy promoting Eau Claire!). ?? To kick off the night, we took part in a fun challenge: each team member was given a gift card and one hour to spend it at local Eau Claire businesses! ??? It was an exciting way to support our small businesses and experience firsthand the incredible shops that make our community special. After our shopping adventure, we wrapped up the evening with a fantastic meal at Houligan’s Steak & Seafood Pub, enjoying great food, even better company, and a well-deserved night of fun. ????? A huge thank you to our amazing team for their dedication this past year. Here’s to another year of making Eau Claire shine! ?

Help Shape the Future of Outdoor Recreation & Tourism in Western Wisconsin! ????♂???? We're calling all business owners, managers, and key employees in Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, and Trempealeau Counties! Your insight is essential as we work to enhance outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in our region. We invite you to take a 10–15 minute survey to share your thoughts on what outdoor recreation activities and resources are most needed to support businesses, residents, and visitors. The survey is open until February 28th, so take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/gjgE8sGq