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.
Women in Wine: Tasting Series | Left Bank Wine
Sip and support! Join us for a casual drop-in tasting of 6–10 wines from women-owned vineyards or women winemakers, hosted by David of Left Bank Wine.
Star Spangled Spinner Craft Workshop
Get creative and celebrate your patriotism! Join us to paint and assemble a custom 3-tiered wooden star spinner—the perfect decoration to honor our great country.
Hmong Eggrolls & Crab Rangoon Cooking Class with MSTC
From rolling techniques to the perfect golden fry—learn to make two classic, flavorful appetizers from scratch in this hands-on workshop.
CANCELED Potato Growing Workshop
Start your garden with the secrets of the pros! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how large-scale growers maximize yields and prevent disease. Plus, take home your own planted seed potatoes to start your harvest!
Tot Time Week 3: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Special Drop-In Activities
Enjoy special drop-in activities led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Tot Time Week 4: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
SOLD OUT Hand-Woven Market Basket Workshop
Transform simple materials into functional art! Join art educator Joanne Raabe to weave your own 10”x16” market basket—perfect for your next trip to the farmers market or a summer picnic.
International Day of Potato Celebration
Get ready for a spud-tacular day! Celebrate the global impact of the potato with free chips, character stickers, and hands-on activities all included with general admission.
Spud of the Month: Deviled Potatoes
A potato twist on deviled eggs! Join us to create an elegant dish featuring the creamy texture of whipped yellow and purple potatoes.
Scouts Gardening Merit Badge Clinic
Earn your Gardening Merit Badge through hands-on exploration! Learn about seed germination, hydroponics, and the vital role of honeybees in our food supply.
Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Course
A multi-day course providing youth with required tractor and farm safety certification training.
Pour + Explore Wine Dinner | Summer Rosé Soirée
Celebrate the arrival of summer with our "Summer Rosé Soirée." Enjoy five premium Rosés paired with fresh, seasonal courses, live music on the balcony, and a mission-driven evening at Food + Farm Exploration Center.
Hand-Woven Market Basket Workshop
Transform simple materials into functional art! Join art educator Joanne Raabe to weave your own 10”x16” market basket—perfect for your next trip to the farmers market or a summer picnic.
SOLD OUT Impressionistic Wildflowers Painting Class: In the Studio with Renee Denise
Follow a guided workshop at the Colorful Plate Café in Food + Farm Exploration Center to create an impressionistic wildflower scene while enjoying a relaxing, creative atmosphere.
Root + Rise: Yoga in the Greenhouse
Elevate your morning with Root + Rise! Join us for a 1-hour yoga session in the greenhouse, then stay for a latte and explore the center.
King Cone Ice Cream Social + Free Admission for Father’s Day
It’s getting "cool" at the Center! Join us for a special Mint Month visit from King Cone. Enjoy award-winning ice cream and discover why Wisconsin ranks 5th in the nation for mint oil.
Summer Camp: Little Pollinators, Big Jobs
A hands-on half-day summer camp for K–2 learners exploring bees, butterflies and Wisconsin pollinators through outdoor discovery and creative play.
Handmade Gnocchi Workshop & Italian Dinner
Master the art of handmade gnocchi! Join Chef Kasey for an intimate culinary journey featuring hand-rolled pasta, Italian wine, and a signature sauce crafted from our own potato vodka.
U-Pick Harvest Day TENTATIVE
Pick your own farm-fresh produce and celebrate the start of the harvest season! Enjoy a hands-on "field to fork" experience in our demonstration fields featuring family activities, concessions, and a bounce house.
Seeds of Success: Agriculture Careers with MSTC
Get ready for a hands-on adventure into modern agriculture! Students will explore exciting career paths through interactive learning and real-world tools at our Seeds of Success day camp.
Spud of the Month: Potato Confit with Lemon Vinaigrette
Learn the art of slow-cooking petite potatoes in butter and oil, finished with a bright Meyer lemon vinaigrette and fresh garden herbs.
Root + Rise: Yoga in the Greenhouse
Elevate your morning with Root + Rise! Join us for a 1-hour yoga session in the greenhouse, then stay for a latte and explore the center.
Summer Camp: Taste of the USA – Culinary Road Trip
Pack your bags — and your aprons — for a delicious journey across the United States! This hands-on culinary camp explores the diverse cultures, traditions, and flavors that make up America’s regional cuisine.
From Southern comfort foods and Midwest farm favorites to Southwest spices, Northeast classics and West Coast fresh fare, each day highlights a different region of the country.
Along the way, campers will learn basic kitchen skills, food safety and age-appropriate cooking techniques. Campers prepare iconic dishes inspired by regional history and local ingredients.
Perfect for young chefs of all experience levels, this camp blends cooking, culture and creativity into one unforgettable week — no passport required!
DETAILS
Cost: $125 per student (Members save 10%)
Suggested ages: 6th – 12th grade
Time: Daily, 9am-12pm
Capacity: 24 learners
Registration open through July 6th
Parents are not required to supervise or remain on site. This is a drop-off program.
CAMP INCLUDES
Daily culinary lessons
Regional cooking projects
Food safety fundamentals
Cultural food history
Hands-on meal prep and tasting
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes! All experience levels are welcome.
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Dietary restrictions are expected to be available soon and will be noted during registration so we can plan accommodations.
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This camp includes cost of food being prepared and will have plenty of snacks. The Colorful Plate Café is open if you want to grab a bite with your family before or after camp.
Italian Agrodolce Sauce + Pork Schnitzel Cooking Class
Create the dish seen on Wisconsin Foodie! Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center to master our signature Pork Schnitzel with Agrodolce sauce in this high-demand, hands-on cooking class.
Summer Camp: Simple Machines + Smart Design
Ever wonder what’s inside everyday objects? Have you questioned how things work? In this summer camp, campers become engineers and problem-solvers as they take apart common items to discover the simple machines hiding inside.
Through guided exploration, campers investigate levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, wedges and screws by safely deconstructing tools, toys and household items.
Campers will test force, observe motion and learn how these simple machines make work easier in the world around us.
To wrap up the week, campers apply their new knowledge by designing and building a creative, upcycled project using reclaimed materials. Each camper takes home a one-of-a-kind creation—proof that understanding how things work can lead to smarter, more sustainable designs!
DETAILS
Cost: $110 per student (Members save 10%)
Suggested ages: 3rd–6th grade
Time: Daily, 9am-12pm
Capacity: 24 learners
Registration open through July 20th
Parents are not required to supervise or remain on site. This is a drop-off program.
CAMP INCLUDES
Safe tool use instruction
Simple machine exploration
Hands-on project creation
Upcycled design challenge
Morning snack provided
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Activities have been thoroughly tested by experienced educators and will be supervised and safe; tools are screened for age-appropriate use.
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Yes — this week focuses on engineering design and science.
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Half-day with morning snack included. The Colorful Plate Café is open if you want to grab a bite with your family before or after camp.
OTHER SUMMER CAMPS
More camp options happening this year:
Questions? Contact our education team at education@fftf.us
U-Pick Harvest Day TENTATIVE
Soak up the summer sun in our demonstration fields! Pick your own seasonal favorites and enjoy a family-friendly day of agricultural discovery, food, and fun.
Farm to Fairway: Annual Golf Fundraiser
Hit the links for a cause! Join us at The Ridges for a high-energy day of golf, community connection, and support for agricultural education.
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.
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.
Summer Camp: Science on a Plate
Get ready to cook, experiment and explore! Join us on a flavorful journey across the United States while uncovering the science behind what happens in the kitchen.
Each day highlights a different U.S. region — Northeast, South, Midwest, Southwest and West Coast — through its unique foods, cultural traditions and local ingredients.
As campers prepare regional dishes, they’ll dive into daily food science concepts like chemical reactions, states of matter, heat transfer, fermentation, emulsions and nutrition.
How does heat change food? What makes flavors blend? Campers conduct fun experiments, make observations and connect science concepts directly to the recipes they create.
Designed for curious cooks of all experience levels, this camp blends culture, chemistry and creativity into an engaging learning experience! By week’s end, campers will not only taste their way across the country but also gain a deeper understanding of the science that makes cooking work — one delicious discovery at a time!
DETAILS
Cost: $230 per student (Members save 10%)
Suggested ages: 2nd–5th grade
Time: Daily, 9am-4pm
Capacity: 24 learners
Registration open through August 3rd
Parents are not required to supervise or remain on site. This is a drop-off program.
CAMP INCLUDES
Full-day kitchen science discovery
Culinary experiments
Regional food exploration
Chemistry & food science lessons
Snacks + lite lunch included
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes — snacks and a lite lunch are included.
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Dietary restrictions are expected to be available soon and will be noted during registration so we can plan accommodations.
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Topics include heat transfer, chemical reactions in food, emulsions, fermentation and more.
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Yes! Designed for all levels with hands-on learning.
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.
U-Pick Harvest Day TENTATIVE
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.
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.
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.
Tot Time Week 2: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
SOLD OUT Mother's Day Brunch Buffet + Planting Experience
Celebrate Mom with a relaxed Mother’s Day Brunch featuring sweet and savory favorites and festive drinks all in a gorgeous setting where we take care of all the details!
SOLD OUT Spud of the Month: Pommes Anna | French Potatoes
Master the elegance of French cuisine in this hands-on class focused on the buttery, golden layers of classic Pommes Anna.
Special Drop-In Activity: Seed Shooters
Enjoy special drop-in activities led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Essential Knife Skills Class with MSTC
Transform your prep work! Join our chef instructor to learn the safety and precision of classic cuts like julienne, chiffonade, and dice.
SOLD OUT Tulip Blooms Painting Class: In the Studio with Renee Denise
Follow a guided workshop at the Colorful Plate Café in Food + Farm Exploration Center to paint your own tulip blooms while enjoying a relaxing, creative atmosphere.
Homeschool Workshop: Companion Planting
Homeschool learners are invited to enjoy this workshop on companion planting and Three Sisters gardening with planting and cooking activities.
Autism Society of Central Wisconsin Member Event: All About Mint
Celebrate community and sensory-friendly learning! Join the Autism Society of Central Wisconsin for a hands-on exploration of mint, featuring cooking workshops and greenhouse planting.
SOLD OUT Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Seeds & Planting
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Spring Appetizers for Easter & Wine Pairing Class with MSTC
Master the art of the spring spread! Join us for a demonstration-style class featuring seasonal small plates and expert wine pairing principles.
Tot Time Week 4: Peas
View the weekly activity schedule for our Tot Time program. Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Special Drop-In Activities
Enjoy special drop-in activities led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Cultivate + Create: Mint Workshop
Go behind the scenes from greenhouse to kitchen in this hands-on workshop exploring the flavor, science, and scale of Wisconsin mint production.
Tot Time Week 3: Peas
View the weekly activity schedule for our Tot Time program. Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
CANCELED Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings Cooking Class with MSTC
Learn to make a unique and delicious Hmong appetizer, stuffed chicken wings!
Tot Time Week 2: Peas
View the weekly activity schedule for our Tot Time program. Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
SPASH Prom Dinner
Kick off prom night with a stress-free dinner at Food + Farm Exploration Center, featuring a pizza and pasta buffet, desserts, and mocktails before SPASH Prom.
Special Drop-In Activity
Enjoy special drop-in activities led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
Italian Agrodolce Sauce + Pork Schnitzel Cooking Class
Master Italian agrodolce sauce and potato chip-crusted pork schnitzel—an unforgettable hands-on cooking class with wine included!
Homeschool Workshop: Weather in Agriculture
Homeschool students explore weather patterns, farming decisions, and hands-on activities including a Kitchen Lab snack in this workshop.
Tot Time Registration & Week 1: Peas
Tot time allows little learners to explore one of our Wisconsin focus crops over four weeks of hands-on learning!
Spud of the Month: Italian Frico | Potato Cakes
Travel to Northern Italy and learn to make Italian Frico in this month’s Spud of the Month foodie social club! Enjoy a cooking class, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over for a day of discovery! Our hourly Easter Egg Hunts offer candy, prizes, and holiday fun for children ages 1 to 10.
CANCELED Farm Safety Day
Protecting the next generation of farmers. Join us for a free, hands-on safety day focused on youth in agriculture, featuring CPR and Stop the Bleed training.
Tot Time Week 4
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on harvest time on the farm! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
SOLD OUT Root + Rise: Yoga in the Greenhouse
Elevate your morning with Root + Rise! Join us for a 1-hour yoga session in the greenhouse, then stay for a latte and explore the center.
Petals + Plastic Art, Spring Break Workshop
Learners create bioplastic suncatchers with pressed flowers while exploring sustainability and simple chemistry.
CANCELED Chinese Stir Fry Classics Cooking Class with MSTC
Explore a variety of delicious stir-fry dishes while experimenting with sweet, sour, spicy, and savory flavors and cook your own!
Carrot Snacks, Spring Break Cooking Class
Participants create colorful carrot-based snacks while learning basic cooking and healthy eating skills.
Code + Conquer: Finch Bot Challenge, Spring Break Workshop
Learners explore coding fundamentals and complete an agriculture-inspired Finch Bot challenge.