

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "American Birkebeiner": A Reading and Conversation with Jerry Poling
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Chippewa Valley Museum is pleased to welcome author and longtime journalist Jerry Poling for a special reading and conversation on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM, celebrating the release of his new book, "American Birkebeiner: The Nation’s Greatest Ski Marathon."  This book explores the history of the world-class cross-country ski race and festival held in the Northwoods of Wisconsin every February.

Join us for a reading, discussion, and audience Q&amp;A. Light refreshments will be provided, and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. This program is brought to you by the Chippewa Valley Museum, the Waldemar Ager Association, and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eau-claire/american-birkebeiner-a-reading-and-conversation-with-jerry-poling/200029580270554
- **Event Categories**: sports, art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Eau Claire
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chippewa Valley Museum
- **lat**: 44.81144131149
- **long**: -91.517299986329
- **full address**: Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 East Half Moon Drive,Eau Claire,WI,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Chippewa Valley Writers Guild (https://allevents.in/org/chippewa-valley-writers-guild/11960865)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 East Half Moon Drive,Eau Claire,WI,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Chippewa Valley Writers Guild
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, marathons
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about "American Birkebeiner": A Reading and Conversation with Jerry Poling ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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