As a seasoned woods walker, and wild food forager, I have found that Morels have three growth patterns. They can just grow singly, or in a small cluster. However, the third way is what causes morel frenzy in the first place, and that is the “Mother Load.” The motherload isContinue Reading
By Kylie Compe – Nestled in the backwoods of Barneveld, Wisconsin is a cute little barn that houses Botham Vineyards & Winery. Bright green trees loom over the little gravel road like something out of a fairytale as you pass by the vineyards and little house on the hill. DrivingContinue Reading
Dodgeville is geographically located among sandstone bluffs, steep hills and gently rolling farmlands. The surrounding area is referred to as “unglaciated” because it was untouched by the glaciers that shaped much of the region’s topography. It is also referred to as the “driftless region” because the absence of glaciers meantContinue Reading
By: Matt Schumann – On July 2nd I took a drive west from my apartment in Madison, WI, and headed into the rolling suburbs past the city limits. Throw a rock south of the “Beltline” (Madison’s Hwy 12, 18, & 14 combo that swoops under the city’s southern border runningContinue Reading
Carl’s earliest memory of being in a canoe was on the Sugar River, near Brodhead Wisconsin sitting on the bottom of his family’s first canoe, just a little in front of his Dad, who was paddling stern. his brother was in front of the center thwart and Mom was paddlingContinue Reading
Join Us! Welcome to a lovely and elegant weekend of English Country Dance and Music featuring the celebrated ensemble Bare Necessities and renowned caller Tom Roby. The festival kicks off on Friday evening with registration, dinner, and lively dancing, continues on Saturday with a full day of engaging workshops andContinue Reading
Join Us! Enjoy an old-style Saturday Night Social in the Wakefield Schoolhouse! Help us make this a Saturday Night to remember, whether the Schoolhouse is where you first fell in love with Folklore Village, or whether you’ve yet to experience it. We’ll enjoy Folklore Village dances and games, a laContinue Reading
Join Us! Share your creativity with a supportive crowd at our in-person Open Mic night on June 17! Held on the third Tuesday of the month, this event offers a relaxed coffee house ambience at Folklore Village. A piano is available for performers, and complimentary coffee, tea, and a lightContinue Reading
Join Us! Join us for a fun-filled evening at Folklore Village’s Barn Dance, featuring the renowned Rare Privilege with caller Catherine Baer! Enjoy a night of traditional American dances including contras, big circles, and old-time squares. The festivities begin with a potluck at 6:00 p.m. and dancing starts around 7:15Continue Reading
Join Us! Join us as we unveil the beautifully restored Aslak Lie Cabin—a historic 1848–49 log structure celebrating Norwegian-American craftsmanship. Once neglected near Mount Horeb, this cherished cabin has been carefully restored using traditional methods by master craftsmen and dedicated volunteers. Come celebrate with us at our ribbon-cutting ceremony andContinue Reading
Join Us! Folklore Village’s Barn Dances are fun-filled nights of traditional American dances including contras, big circles, and old-time squares. The night starts with a potluck at 6:00pm, with dancing to follow around 7:15pm. No special costume is required, and families and beginners are always welcome. Admission: $10 adults, $8Continue Reading
Saturday Night Socials harken back to the early days of Folklore Village, when Jane Farwell organized evenings at her farm featuring folk dance and music, games, food, and fellowship, all put on by volunteer power. We continue to host a few Socials a year, some in Farwell Hall and someContinue Reading