Folklore Village
Est. 1970
3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville, WI, United States
Up to 300 guests
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Folk around at this culture and folk arts center located on rolling hills in the Wisconsin prairie land. 
Host your intimate ceremony in the historic Plum Grove Chapel, and enjoy your first dance on maple floors in the barn-like Farwell Hall.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityCamping / GlampingChurch / Chapel / TempleGardenHistoric Building
Views
GardenMeadow/FieldRolling Hills
Style
Country
Cultural
Rustic
Scandinavian
Best type of Celebrations
Baby Shower
Birthday Party
Bridal Shower
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Product Launch
Family Reunion
Group Getaway
Holiday Party
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.
Reunion
Social Event
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.
Anniversary
Engagement Party

Venue Setting

Folklore Village offers a lovely picturesque setting with a rich history, rolling hills, and beautiful prairie land for your special event. We can host your wedding, family reunion, vow renewal ceremony, meeting, large party, or get-together.

Capacity

Seated
120
Buffet
N/A
Standing
300
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Additional charges

Additional charge for caterers to prepare/cook food in our licenced kitchen.

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Connect
Request a Venue Tour
Call: 608-924-4000
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1970
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
There is space in the basement of the main hall with room for wedding parties to get ready.

There is camping allowed on the property and 2 rustic bunkhouses for rent.
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
  • Other amenities: Tableware for 120 guests
Venue Features
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.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
The historic Plum Grove Chapel
Built in 1882
Max capacity: 100
Price range: 300

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