An Evening of Wild Game & Wines From Oregon & Washington
Get ready to enjoy the perfect winter evening of wine and food at our next Pour + Explore series, where we’ll be traveling to the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy an evening dedicated to uncovering how the bold, rugged flavors of Oregon and Washington winemaking meet rich, seasonal wild game.
We are bringing the best of the West Coast straight to Central Wisconsin. From a relaxed social hour to a beautifully curated multi-course dinner, this evening is an immersive celebration of our field-to-fork mission.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Food + Farm Exploration Center is dedicated to cultivating curiosity and connecting our community to the people, crops, and agricultural innovations behind what we eat and drink.
EVENT DETAILS
Cost: $100 per person
Audience: 21+ Only
Capacity: 72 Guests
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 29th 2026
Includes: Welcome beverage, passed hors d'oeuvres, four courses and wine pairings, and exclusive access to order your favorite wines
WHAT TO EXPECT
Sip & Social: Kick off the evening with a welcome pour, passed hors d'oeuvres, and opportunities to mingle with fellow guests.
Curated Pairings: Dive into the main event—an educational tasting featuring four exceptional Pacific Northwest wines expertly paired across four distinct wild game courses.
Support the Mission: Participate in our $25 Wine Pull for a chance to take home a premium mystery bottle while supporting agricultural literacy.
Cashless Bar: Beyond the featured pairings, our bar will be open offering a selection of beer, wine, and beverages for purchase. Please bring a credit or debit card for payment.
Dietary Accommodations: We are happy to accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free requests. Please indicate your dietary needs during registration.
EVENING AGENDA
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Welcome Pour & Social Hour with Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Guided Pour + Explore Tasting & Multi-Course Wild Game Dinner
THE MENU
First Course: Local Bison Enchilada in a Smoked Salsa Rojo, Mullins Pepper Jack & Crema
Second Course: Venison Short Rib Fricassee braised in red wine, local coffee, pearl onions, carrots, potatoes, black pepper & black garlic
Third Course: Seared Duck Breast, local sweet potato mash, crispy green beans with shallot & pickled mustard seed, spiced fig & Great Northern bourbon gastrique
Fourth Course: Marionberry Tartlet with a layer of marionberry gelée, dark chocolate ganache & flaky sea salt
Please note: menu is subject to change based on availability.
Questions? Contact our team for assistance.
Special thanks to General Beverage for their assistance with this event.
Media Notice: By attending this event at Food + Farm Exploration Center, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. These materials may be used by the center for promotional purposes on our website, in email newsletters, and on social media. We appreciate your support in helping us share our educational mission!