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Folklore Village
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Community OrganizationsArts, Culture, & Entertainment
About Us
Folklore Village is a nationally recognized folk culture center set on 94 acres in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. Established on the historic Farwell family farmstead, Folklore Village is a place of enrichment, connection, laughter, and renewal. The campus includes Farwell Hall, the 1893 Wakefield School, the 1882 Plum Grove Church, the reconstructed house of early Norwegian settler Aslak Lie, and 66 acres of restored prairies. Here, people of all ages come together year-round for joyous community, cultural education, historic preservation, and environmental stewardship, fostering understanding through the living traditions of folklife.
Events
September Folk School Weekend
- September Folk School Weekend at Folklore Village, September 12. Classes in blacksmithing and dance calling.
- Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Barn Dance with Rare Privilege and Sue Hulsether
- Barn Dance at Folklore Village, September 12, with Rare Privilege, Sue Hulsether, and guest student callers.
- Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Schoolhouse Social
- Schoolhouse Social at Folklore Village, September 26. Potluck, dancing, games, and music in the Wakefield Schoolhouse.
- Saturday Sep 26, 2026
October Folk School Weekend
- Spend a creative weekend at Folklore Village with hands-on Folk School classes in paper crafts and cooking. Learn traditional skills in a welcoming community.
- Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Barn Dance with The Barley Brothers and caller Steve Pike
- Enjoy a lively Folklore Village Barn Dance with The Barley Brothers and caller Steve Pike. Potluck begins at 6:00 PM, with dancing around 7:15 PM.
- Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Barn Dance with Cross Trail (Carol Ormand, Lori Pierick, and Lang DeLancey) and caller Catherine Baer
- Enjoy a lively Folklore Village Barn Dance with Cross Trail and caller Catherine Baer. Potluck begins at 6:00 PM, with dancing around 7:15 PM.
- Saturday Nov 7, 2026