Folklore Village

11/02/2026

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11/02/2026

Come to Folklore Village this Saturday, November 7th for a lively community Barn Dance with Cross Trail (Carol Ormand, Lori Pierick, and Lang DeLancey) and caller Catherine Baer. The evening begins with a potluck at 6:00 PM, followed by dancing around 7:15 PM.

10/08/2026

It's going to be a great barn dance this Saturday, October 10! Steve Pike will call dances to live music by The Barley Brothers. Our friends at MSCR-Madison School & Community Recreation are bringing a group of folks to eat and dance with us. The weather is looking beautiful. What more could we ask for? We hope you'll join us, too!

The night starts with a 6pm potluck; music and dancing follows at 7:15pm. All are welcome, and no dance partner or prior dance experience is required!

10/01/2026

We can't believe it's already October! You know what that means: Fall Swedish Weekend is right around the corner! Join us October 23 - 25 for workshops in Swedish dance, fiddle, and nyckelharpa; cultural meals with RedBarn Catering, evening parties, and more. All ages and skill levels are welcome--even complete beginners! Scholarships available.

09/28/2026

Spend a lively and creative Saturday at Folklore Village with hands-on Folk School classes in paper crafts, cooking, and more! Learn traditional skills in a welcoming community setting.

Taking place next Saturday, October 10th, classes from 9am - 4pm.

09/23/2026

We're expecting beautiful fall weather this Saturday for our Schoolhouse Social and Beginning Scandi Dance Workshop! Join us on September 26 from 3 - 5pm to learn some beginner steps to get out on the dance floor. No partner required! Then at 6pm we'll enjoy a potluck followed by classic Folklore Village dances and games. We hope to see you at the Wakefield Schoolhouse on Saturday!

09/09/2026

Our first fall barn dance is almost here, and there's no better time to try out a barn dance: if it's your first time attending a Folklore Village event, you can attend this barn dance for free!!

Join us on Saturday, September 12 for live music by Rare Privilege and dance calling by Sue Hulsether and students taking this weekend's dance calling workshops! The night starts with a 6pm potluck, and dancing follows at 7:15pm.

08/31/2026

September Folk School is just around the corner! There's still time to sign up for these unique experiences:
⭐Dance Calling from the Ground Up with Sue Hulsether (9am - noon)
⭐Spotlight on Squares with Sue Hulsether (1pm - 4pm)
⭐Introduction to Blacksmithing with Greg Winz (9am - 4pm)
⭐Bread Bowls, Flatbreads, & Loaves with Matt & Michelle Kokoski (9am - 12pm)

08/12/2026

Learn to call dances, tend the forge, or bake bread at our September Folk School! We still have spots available in these fantastic classes:

⭐Dance Calling from the Ground Up with Sue Hulsether (9am - noon)
⭐Spotlight on Squares with Sue Hulsether (1pm - 4pm)
⭐Introduction to Blacksmithing with Greg Winz (9am - 4pm)
⭐Bread Bowls, Flatbreads, & Loaves with Matt & Michelle Kokoski (9am - 12pm)

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