Calendar of Events
Discover upcoming public events, seasonal programs, and special experiences for all ages.
Planning a Private Event?
From meetings and celebrations to birthday parties and weddings, Food + Farm Exploration Center offers farm-to-table catering and exceptional service in a one-of-a-kind setting.
Rieslings from Around the Globe with MSTC
Experience five distinct Rieslings from around the globe paired with curated cheeses without leaving Central Wisconsin in this hands-on wine tasting workshop.
Spud of the Month: Irish Colcannon
Make the traditional and delicious Irish Colcannon that uses two Wisconsin crops: potatoes and cabbage!
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Tot Time Week 2: Harvest Time
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Center & Café Closed to Public: Event Preparation
Food + Farm Exploration Center will be closed to the public on Thursday, September 17, 2026, for event preparation ahead of our annual fundraiser, Rooted in Gratitude.
Rooted in Gratitude Dinner & Celebration
Celebrate the future of Wisconsin agriculture at our premier annual fundraiser. Enjoy a curated dinner, silent auction, and a special ceremony honoring the 2026 Women in Agriculture award recipients.
Community Safety Day presented by PAF & John Deere
Join us for Safety Day 2026! Bring the family for interactive safety booths, hands-on activities, agricultural safety education, and full center exploration.
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Tot Time Week 3: Harvest Time
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Pour + Explore Wine Dinner | Wunderlust
Satisfy your culinary wanderlust with an evening dedicated to the elegant wines and rich flavors of Germany. Enjoy five curated pairings, live music, a wine pull, and an immersive field-to-fork experience at Food + Farm Exploration Center.
Worldwide Day of Play
Celebrate the power of play! Join us for Worldwide Day of Play featuring hands-on Makerspace projects, 60+ interactive exhibits, and self-guided tours.
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Tot Time Week 4: Harvest Time
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Fall Wines from Around the World with MSTC
Discover your new autumn favorites! Taste five popular fall wine varietals and blends from around the world paired with complementary cheeses.
Scouts Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Clinic
Help protect our planet’s most vital resources. Learn about the hydrologic cycle, soil erosion, and agricultural conservation methods in this hands-on clinic.
Farm-to-Table Florals Workshop
Join local cut flower growers for a hands-on floral arranging workshop. Design your own seasonal arrangement in a reusable vase to take home!
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Homeschool Workshop: Pumpkins
Discover the science, history, and agriculture of pumpkins through hands-on activities, farming lessons, and a festive seasonal snack creation!
SOLD OUT Gorgeous Gourds Workshop
Decorate two unique, garden-grown pumpkins using pressed flowers to create stunning fall home decor! Enjoy drinks and snacks available from the café.
Spud of the Month: Pumpkin Potato Curry Soup
Embrace fall flavors with Chef Davey! Learn to make a cozy, flavorful Pumpkin Potato Curry Soup in our monthly social cooking club. Includes snacks & drinks.
Tot Time Week 2: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Pinot Noirs from Around the World vs. Burgundy with MSTC
Explore the subtle spectrum of Pinot Noir from light to full-bodied pours as global regions square off against classic French Red Burgundy.
National Mashed Potato Day Celebration
Join our annual National Mashed Potato Day Celebration! Enjoy the Masher 5K, bounce houses, potato eating contests, food sculptures, and delicious mashed potato bars. Suggested donation of $10 per person supports our 501(c)(3) mission to keep community events accessible and agricultural education growing for all ages.
The Masher 5K Fun Run
Lace up your running or walking shoes for the inaugural Masher 5K Fun Run! Support hands-on ag education, then stay for our National Mashed Potato Day party.
Tot Time Week 3: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Week 4: Corn
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Homeschool Workshop: Cranberries
Discover the science, history, and agriculture of Wisconsin cranberries! Designed specifically for homeschool students.
Spud of the Month: Warm Winter Potato Salad with Cranberries
Embrace fall flavors with Chef Davey! Learn to make a cozy, flavorful Pumpkin Potato Curry Soup in our monthly social cooking club. Includes snacks & drinks.
Tot Time Week 2: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Week 3: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Week 4: Cranberries
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Harvest Time
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Homeschool Workshop: Harvest
Homeschool students are invited to celebrate the start of harvest season through hands-on farming activities, lessons, and a Kitchen Lab snack creation.
U-Pick Harvest Day
Don’t miss our final community harvest of the season! Harvest your own produce, enjoy a picnic on the grounds, and help us support local food security through this unique hands-on event.
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Special Drop-In Activity: Fun-Shine Sun Catchers
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Fun-Shine Sun Catchers
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Fun-Shine Sun Catchers
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
U-Pick Harvest Day
Enjoy a special pop-up U-Pick Day since our corn is ready early! Join us for a free, family-friendly event!
Special Drop-In Activity: Fun-Shine Sun Catchers
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Bouquet Pop-Up by Central Wisconsin Local Cut Flower Collective
Celebrate local agriculture with fresh, seasonal blooms! Pick up a $10 hand-crafted bouquet from the Central Wisconsin Local Cut Flower Collective.
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Root + Rise: Yoga by the Potato Masher
Elevate your morning with Root + Rise! Join us for an outdoor 1-hour yoga session by the World's Largest Potato Masher, then stay for a latte and explore the center.
Women in Wine: Tasting Series | Featuring Wollersheim
A Wisconsin-focused tasting! Join us as we highlight Wollersheim Winery and other women-led vineyards in this casual drop-in event.
Special Drop-In Activity: Rock Painting
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Rock Painting
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Rock Painting
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Rock Painting
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Summer Camp: Science on a Plate
Full-day science & cooking camp for kids exploring food science, chemistry and culture through hands-on kitchen experiments and culinary lessons. Program runs daily 9AM-4PM.
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Special Drop-In Activity: Sidewalk Chalk Art
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Sidewalk Chalk Art
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Sidewalk Chalk Art
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Sidewalk Chalk Art
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Professional Development Day for Teachers
Cultivate curiosity in your classroom! Our annual Teacher Professional Development event returns on August 14. Connect with area ag businesses and gain real-world tools for your students.
Story Time | 10AM & 2PM
Bring the little ones for Saturday Story Time! Enjoy a fun reading at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, explore our interactive exhibits, and grab a treat at the café. Included with general admission.
Scouts Plant Science Merit Badge Clinic
Master the science of plants! Join our merit badge clinic to explore photosynthesis, agronomy, and commercial corn production through the lens of Wisconsin agriculture.
Spud of the Month: Batata Harra (Spicy Lebanese Potatoes)
Take a trip to Lebanon to make Batata Harra and spice up your potatoes in a new way!
Special Drop-In Activity: Spuddy Buddies
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Special Drop-In Activity: Spuddy Buddies
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!