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.

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.

May 7-10 – The Past Passed Here – Thursday/Friday 3-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-noon. A special event featuring hands-on activities highlighting the historic sights and sounds of early Chippewa Falls. Visitors to the historical encampment will experience camp skill competitions, 1800s-style food, traders row, and live entertainment. Allen Park, Chippewa Falls. 715.723.0619 thepastpassedhere.org

April 24-26 – Chippewa Falls SpringFest! – Local vendors display spring-related products in heated tents with live music, family activities, food vendors, art, and more. Northern Wisconsin State Fair Grounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls. For more details, visit springfest-cf.com.

April 17-19 – Here We Grow Again Children’s Consignment Sale – 8 a.m. Thousands of children’s items: new and gently used clothes, shoes, toys, books, DVDs, sports equipment, outdoor play items, baby equipment, nursery and children’s furniture, vendors, goody bags, and more. Open to the public. Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire. For more information, visit herewegrowagainsale.com.

February 28 – Quarter Auction & Craft Show – 2 p.m. Shopping plus quarter auction, silent auction, live auction, and 50/50 raffle. Over 100 items will be auctioned. All proceeds go to Chippewa County Relay for Life. Horizons Lounge & Banquet Center, 10764 Co. Hwy. Q, Tilden. For more info, call Sara at 715.726.0978.

February 19-21 – Home & Garden Show – Friday 1-8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chippewa Valley Homebuilders Association presents the 38th Annual Home & Garden Show. Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Rd., Eau Claire. For ticket prices and more details, visit cvhomebuilders.com, call the CVHBA at 715.835.2526, or email info@cvhomebuilders.com.

October 11 – Pooch Party in the Park – 10 a.m. Fun with your Pooch! Hot dog eating contest at 1 p.m. Blessing of the animals at 2 p.m. Costume contest at 2:30 p.m. Microchipping, paw print art, bouncy house, face painting, pet photographer, beer, and many canine-friendly vendors. This event will support the Happy Tails Dog Park. 841 Chippewa Crossing Blvd., Chippewa Falls. happytailsdogpark.org

Bazaar & Bake Sale Crafts, Silent Auction, Baked Goods and LEFSE, LEFSE, LEFSE! Lunch available served by the Men of Saving Grace Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. At Saving Grace Lutheran Church, 2124 East Ridge Center, Eau Claire, WI 54701 Phone – 715-514-3552          

Thursdays, June 12 – October 16 2014 Noon – 5:30 p.m. Market Lot 53 E. Central St., Chippewa Falls Every Thursday from noon – 5:30 p.m., the market vendors will be selling fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as well as locally made baked goods, salsas, jams, jellies, crafts, brick oven pizzas, handcrafted items, woodcarvings, and much more!