July 13-17 – Northern Wisconsin State Fair – This year’s acts include Charlie Daniels Band, The Guess Who, The Fab Four, and Rice Bull Riding. Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls. For full details, visit northernwisconsinstatefair.com.

July 4 – Eau Claire Fourth of July Celebration – Events begin at 10 a.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. Enjoy sporting events, music, and fireworks! Carson Park, Eau Claire. For more info including the full schedule of events, visit eauclairewi.gov under Recreation.

June30-July 4 – Augusta Bean and Bacon Days – Demolition derby, grand parade, car show and burn out contest, fireworks, craft sale, 5K walk/run, and more. Downtown Augusta. Learn more at beanandbacondays.info.

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show – 6:30 p.m. every Sunday and Wednesday evening June through Labor Day. Be entertained by the Ski Sprites team as they perform their well-choreographed ski show, with climbing pyramids and stunning routines. $3 parking. Lake Altoona Beach, Altoona. For more info, visit skisprites.com.

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show – 6:30 p.m. every Sunday and Wednesday evening June through Labor Day. Be entertained by the Ski Sprites team as they perform their well-choreographed ski show, with climbing pyramids and stunning routines. $3 parking. Lake Altoona Beach, Altoona. For more info, visit skisprites.com.

October 8 – RCU Charity Classic – 22nd annual run/walk. 10K, 2-mile, and two children’s races. Start/finish: Phoenix Park, Eau Claire. Register online at rcu.org.

June 16-19 – Country Fest – This annual outdoor country music festival features over 20 artists. This year’s acts include Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, and more. Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds, Cadott. Adult tickets start at $87.50. For more info, call 1.800.326.FEST or visit countryfest.com.

June 25-28 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat – Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:30 p.m. One of the most enduring shows of all time, this irresistible family musical is about the trials and triumphs of Joseph and his coat of many colors. State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire. $20/adult, $18/senior, $10/youth. Call 715-832-ARTS (2787) or visit eauclairearts.com.

June 20 – Leinie Lodge Annual Family Reunion – 9 a.m. The Leinenkugel family invites you to an annual celebration at the Leinie Lodge to say thank you to Leinie loyalists. Come enjoy family, food, beer sampling, and entertainment. More at leinie.com

June 17-19 – Stanley Rodeo – On Father’s Day weekend, head to Stanley for an action-packed show fit for cowboy fans of all ages! Chapman Park, 450 West 4th Ave., Stanley. For ticket prices and more info, visit stanleyrodeo.com.