2026 Chippewa Valley Book Festival Sponsors & Donors

Our festival partners—

• Pablo Center at the Confluence

• L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

gratefully acknowledge the generosity of donors whose direct funding and in-kind support ensure that the Chippewa Valley Book Festival remains a vibrant and enriching community experience. Please consider sponsoring part of the festival.

Although we do everything we can for accuracy, errors happen. If you have donated and do not see your name listed, you would like to update how your name is listed, or if you notice an error, please let us know via e-mail: chippewavalleybookfestival@gmail.com. Names current as of 8/27/2026.

Eau Claire Bestseller: $2,500 and greater.

At our highest level, these foundations and individuals allow us to create long-range planning, including bringing rising, award-winning authors, at national, regional, and local levels. Our deepest thanks for your generosity.

• Honorable Thomas H. and Jill Barland

• Jeanne Foust

• Mark Wise

Publisher: $1,000 to $2,499

These businesses and individuals donate significant support and allow us to bring in national and international authors to the Chippewa Valley so you can enjoy their presentations!

• Drs. Rusty and Ann Brand

• Access Eau Claire Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation

• Dr. Kerry Kincaid and Dr. Daniel Kincaid

• Sarah Robertson

• Ruder Ware

• Gordon and Rita Simon

Editor: $500 to $999

Copywriters:  $250 to $499

• Paul Bowman

• Bye, Goff & Rohde

• Penny & Tom Graham

• Dan Realty Group

• Lois Helland

• Sherry L. Macaul

• Martha Mohler

• Emily and Gregg Moore

• Michael and Martha O'Halloran

• Dr. Robert V. St Louis

• Emily Teetzen

Proofreaders:  $10 to $249