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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 TENTATIVE
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Homeschool Workshop: Pumpkins
Discover the science, history, and agriculture of pumpkins through hands-on activities, farming lessons, and a festive seasonal snack creation!
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.
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
Celebrate National Mashed Potato Day with us! Enjoy a day packed with activities for all ages in the shadow of the World’s Largest Potato Masher. Full details coming soon!
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.
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.
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!
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!
CANCELED 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!
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.
U-Pick Harvest Day
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.
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!
Summer Camp: Simple Machines + Smart Design
A STEM-focused summer camp where 3rd–6th graders explore simple machines, engineering design and creative upcycled building projects. Program runs daily from 9 AM - 12 PM.
SOLD OUT 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.
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: Veggie Stamping
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: Veggie Stamping
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: Veggie Stamping
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
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.
Special Drop-In Activity: Veggie Stamping
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!
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: Bubble Wands
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: Bubble Wands
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: Bubble Wands
Enjoy a special drop-in activity led by our education team, included with general admission. Activities change and are available only while supplies last!