Crackle

Olbrich Gardens in Madison is hosting their new fall celebration on Saturday October 22 from 7-10pm. Enjoy local micro-brews and a three course meal amongst bonfires and live music. Dress for the weather and bring blankets and chairs. Tickets are available for pre-sale for $20 per person (or $15 for Olbrich members, or $10 for Designated Drivers). For a menu listing and more information visit http://www.olbrich.org/events/crackle.cfm

Fermentation Fest!

For six weeks beginning October 22, the Reedsburg Fermentation Fest celebrates the area's local abundance with a series of tastings, cooking classes, brewing seminars, and farm tours. From savory sourdough techniques to home-crafted beer secrets to pickling made simple, the festival offers plenty to taste and food for thought with this live culture convergence. Enjoy brines, brews, curds and whey, preserves, pickles and more in Reedsburg this fall.
For more information visit http://wormfarminstitute.org/FFindex.html

Food for Thought

The 12th Annual Food for Thought festival benefiting the REAP foundation with be held on Madison's Capital Square on September 24 and 25th. The Food for Thought Festival is a fun, festive forum that explores and celebrates our many opportunities to eat more pleasurably, healthfully and sustainably. Enjoy locally produced food, and learn about sustainability and healthy eating from speakers like Ann Cooper, the "Renegade Lunch Lady". For a festival schedule visit http://www.reapfoodgroup.org/Programs-Events/food-for-thought-festival.html

Farm Stop and Barley Pop

Chef Matt Pace from Monty's Blue Plate Diner and chef Tim Larsen from The Coopers Tavern are teaming up with Furthermore Beer, Black Earth Meats, REAP Food Group, and Otter Creek Farm to bring you an amazing tour and outdoor dining event! Proceeds from this event will be donated to REAP Food Group's Farm to School Program. The event will take place on Sunday September 26th and begins with a bus tour that includes stops at Black Earth Meats and Otter Creek Farm and ends at Taliesin for a very special dinner under the big tent where guests will be treated to a five course meal featuring local foods and farms, each course paired with a Furthermore beer. Tickets are available at The Coopers Tavern and Monty’s Blue Plate Diner for $70 per person. For a schedule and dinner menu visit http://www.montysblueplatediner.com/events/.

Harvest 10th Anniversary

Harvest restaurant in Madison has been supporting the community with its seasonally revolving menu featuring local and organic ingredients. On Sunday, September 19th, they are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special dinner at 6pm. The cost of the dinner is $75 and includes wine. Experience this James Beard award winning restaurant and congratulate them on 10 delicious years!