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
Folklore Village’s Healthy Hoedowns are fun-filled evenings of traditional American dances, including old-time squares, New England contras, and Appalachian, Southern, and Midwestern big circles. The February Healthy Hoedown features live music by the Lakeview Ramblers and dance calling by Tim Jenkins. No previous dance experience is required: the caller willContinue Reading
Children and adults alike are invited out to this special day of wintertime wonder! The event starts at 3 PM with workshops for kids. Our fantastic volunteers will be hard at work making lussekatter, the saffron buns traditionally served on this day. Children are invited to help shape the bunsContinue Reading
This is one of our most eagerly anticipated socials of the year where, in the German tradition, we light real candles on a freshly-cut 14-foot evergreen tree. Bring a dish for the potluck at 6:00pm and then stay to enjoy the beauty of the season with a harmony-filled carol singContinue Reading
Open mic is a place to celebrate talent, trial new works, and form a creative community. All are welcome, from aspiring and accomplished musicians and performers, to appreciative audience members. Open mic is always free! Folklore Village hosts an in-person open mic on the third Tuesday of every month, andContinue Reading
Upcoming Events Folklore Village is a nationally recognized folk arts and culture center dedicated to enriching lives through time-honored traditions. For over 50 years, Folklore Village has been the choice for presenting and maintaining the traditional arts. Thousands of people of all ages have come to Folklore Village to gather withContinue Reading
