Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where will this event happen?

The convening will take place at Folklore Village in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Folklore Village is a nationally recognized folk arts center dedicated to enriching lives through time-honored traditions. 

2. What is the closest airport?

The Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in Madison is generally considered the best option. It's the closest major airport, located about 41 miles away.

3. Can I bring a guest?

Yes, you may bring a guest.  You must register a guest when you register.  The guest fee is $155 and will be counted in the numbers submitted to the caterer.

4. If I don't stay at Folklore Village, what other accommodations are available?

The Pine Ridge Motel:  https://www.pineridgemoteldodgeville.com/

The Super 8, Dodgeville:  https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/dodgeville-wisconsin/super-8-dodgeville/overview

Best Western Dodgeville Inn and Suites:  https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-dodgeville/best-western-dodgeville-inn-suites/propertyCode.50107.html

Deer Valley Lodge, Barneveld:  https://www.deervalleylodgeandgolf.com/

The Americinn, located north of Dodgeville near Governor Dodge State Park has offered a 10% discount to Folklore Village participants. The link to register with your discount may be found HERE. The 10% discount will be applied when you check out. 

For those who like kitsch, the renowned Don Q Inn is a great option:  https://www.donqinn.net/

For those with campers who want a full hook-up, there is Tom's Campground: https://www.tomscampground.com/

5. What other fun stuff can be found near Folklore Village?

House on the Rock (Home of the giant merry-go-round which figured prominently in Neil Gaiman's "American Gods" as a portal to the other realm)  https://www.thehouseontherock.com/

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin:  https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/

American Player's Theater:  https://americanplayers.org/

Mount Horeb, WI - https://trollway.com/ - Troll Capital of the World, Norwegian town and home to various Scandinavian themed shops and restaurants, including Brix Cider (hand-made cider and fod sourced from local farms) https://brixcider.com/,  The Grumpy Troll Pub: https://thegrumpytroll.com/,  and Sjolind's: https://www.sjolinds.com/; as well as Scandinavian-themed shop, https://openhouseimports.com/ and the Driftless Historium: https://www.mthorebhistory.org/

Dickeyville Grotto: https://www.dickeyvillegrotto.com/  Outsider art