A Week On Water Street
Historic Water St. | Eau Claire | July 20-25, 2026
From July 20th - 25th, we're turning Water Street into a weeklong celebration of local businesses, creativity and community!
Join us for an exciting downtown experience designed to drive foot traffic, encourage local shopping and dining, and showcase businesses that make our downtown vibrant and unique.
The Week on Water Street will feature a week-long Passport Program and sidewalk activation experience leading up to the Eaux Claires Water Street Faire on Thursday, July 23rd.
What's Happening On Water Street
We're creating a welcoming, creative, walkable downtown extension of the Eaux Claires experience that encourages festival attendees & the greater Eau Claire community to explore & engage with the Historic Water Street District.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
Street Faire
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WATER ST | 3RD AVE -5TH AVE (STREET CLOSED)
• Water Street Businesses
• Local Artists & Makers
• Food Trucks
• Community Vendors
• Interactive Public Art Experiences
THURSDAY, JULY 23
Music Stage & Beer Garden
12:00 PM - 8 PM
PRIVATE LOT BETWEEN SUBWAY & THE PICKLE (300 BLOCK OF WATER STREET)
• No Entry Fee
• All Ages Welcome (ID Required For 21+ Wristband)
• Four Musical/Performing Acts
• Food Trucks
• Brewers Pop-Up Mural Unveiling/Photo Opp
THURSDAY, JULY 23
Interactive Art Installations
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WATER STREET
Community Mural
Collaborative mural painting experience led by a local artist. Final piece intended for future downtown display.
Yarn Bombing Installation
Led by local artist Paula Gorski. Participants contribute to a collaborative yarn sculpture using wrapped branches and colorful fiber materials.
Collaborative Doodle Wall
Created by local artist Patricia Hawkenson (Color the Chippewa Valley Coloring Book). Visitors add doodles, notes, and drawings throughout the day.
Envelope Exchange
Interactive kindness installation where attendees leave and receive uplifting handwritten messages.
Drum Circle
Hosted by local musician Lynn Buske featuring recurring collaborative drumming sessions throughout the day.
PUBLIC ART HIGHLIGHT
Brewers Pop-Up Mural Unveiling
Public viewing and unveiling of the new Brewers mural installation on Water Street by local artist Jenna Wood — a major new addition to the district’s growing public art presence.
PASSPORT
Visitors can participate in a downtown “passport” experience throughout the week.
HOW IT WORKS:
• Participants receive a VIP-style passport badge on a commemorative lanyard
• Visitors collect stamps/marks from participating Water Street businesses
• Completed passports are entered to win: Gift cards, Prize baskets, Downtown Eau Claire business giveaways
