Folklore Village Est. 1970
3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville, WI, United States
- Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
- Wifi
- Ample Parking Onsite
- Dining Chairs
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
- The Scene:
- Our buildings sit on 94 acres of lovely rolling hills surrounded by beautiful prairie land. Our main hall, Farwell Hall, is designed with the exterior characteristics of a country barn. The hall has a beautiful 1,500 square-foot maple dance floor with an inlaid walnut Moravian star in the center of the room, vaulted ceiling with hand-forged wrought-iron chandeliers, and a unique oak stairway leading to the balcony. We offer a restaurant quality kitchen, an outdoor porch overlooking an ample backyard, expansive grounds for setting up a tent or other outdoor recreational activities, a visible playground for children plus many other striking features. Other facilities include our beautiful 1882 Plum Grove Chapel, listed on the national register of historic places, two rustic bunk houses, and the perfect setting for tent camping.
- Standout Venue Features:
- Folklore Village is a non profit organization that shares its rental use time with the many festivals, dances, and workshops that happen here yearly. About half of our year is open for rentals.
Folklore Village is a nationally recognized folk arts and culture center dedicated to enriching lives through time-honored traditions. Since 1968, thousands of people of all ages have come to Folklore Village to gather with friends, meet new people, to eat, dance, sing and play. Come study with a master fiddler… sing with a gospel choir… dance until midnight… learn to spin wool… feast on jambalaya… join a back porch jam session… plant prairie flowers… or picture yourself as a student in a real 1890 schoolhouse.
- The historic Plum Grove Chapel:
- Built in 1882
- - Max Capacity: 100
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings | Floral: Ariyl from Daffodil Parker
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings | Floral: Ariyl from Daffodil Parker
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings | Floral: Ariyl from Daffodil Parker
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Folklore Village offers a lovely picturesque setting with a rich history, rolling hills, and beautiful prairie land for your special event.
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings | Floral: Ariyl from Daffodil Parker
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Day-of Planner: Canvas Weddings
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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We can host your wedding, family reunion, vow renewal ceremony, meeting, large party, or get-together.
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Folklore Village is a nationally recognized folk arts and culture center dedicated to enriching lives through time-honored traditions.
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Wooden directional sign to the Chapel.
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Historic Plum Grove Chapel
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Bright interior of the Chapel.
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Bridesmaids
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Cocktail Hour
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Our main hall, Farwell Hall, is designed with the exterior characteristics of a country barn.
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Folklore Village affords you the ability to creatively design the country event of your dreams!
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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94 acres of lovely rolling hills surrounded by beautiful prairieland.
- Photographer: Ray + Kelly Photography
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Driveway leading up to the Folklore Village.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Dress: J Crew
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Flowers: Theresa Morgan | Dress: J Crew
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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The atmosphere of Farwell Hall and Folklore Village is casual, yet elegant.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Flowers: Theresa Morgan | Dress: J Crew
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Wedding Ceremony inside of the Chapel.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Picturesque fields for wedding portraits.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Outdoor porch overlooking an ample backyard and 40 acres of restored prairie.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Attractive, expansive grounds for setting up a tent, volleyball, croquet or other outdoor activity.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Flowers: Theresa Morgan
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Flowers: Theresa Morgan | A reception hall with the charm of a classic barn on the outside, but complete with modern amenities inside.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae
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Get some fresh air out on the porch.
- Photographer: Roberta Rae