Dane County Breakfast on the Farm
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Kids and a bovine at the 2023 Dane County Breakfast on the Farm.
Making a new friend at the 2023 Dane County Breakfast on the Farm.
media release: Hinchley’s Dairy Farm, a multi-generational family farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin, will host this year’s Breakfast on the Farm, set for Saturday, June 14. For over 45 years, Dane County Breakfast on the Farm organizers have selected a local farm to welcome thousands of visitors for a hearty meal and encourage them to learn where their food comes from.
Hinchley’s Dairy Farm is owned and operated by Duane and Tina Hinchley, along with their daughter Anna, where they milk 240 cows with four Lely robots. The Hinchley family has always welcomed visitors to their farm, hosting tours for over 25 years. Whether hosting World Dairy Expo attendees from across the globe or welcoming field trips from local schools, the Hinchleys believe there is no better way to learn about Wisconsin’s dairy industry than doing so firsthand.
In addition to having a meal on the farm, attendees are encouraged to explore the farm, enjoy live entertainment, participate in educational activities and enjoy samplings of local, Wisconsin dairy products. The Hinchleys will also have an incredible lineup of antique tractors and additional barnyard animals for all to see and enjoy.
“We are excited to have the Hinchley family host this year’s Breakfast on the Farm,” shares Jenna Langrehr, Breakfast on the Farm Committee Member. “The Hinchleys are great advocates for Wisconsin’s dairy industry, and we are delighted that they have opened up their farm for attendees!”
Tickets for this year’s Breakfast on the Farm can be purchased at the farm on the day of the event. Ticket prices for those 12 and over are $10/person, those aged 3-11 years are $5/person and those under 2 years old are free. The price of tickets includes parking, breakfast, and all entertainment and activities.
Held the second Saturday in June, Breakfast on the Farm offers breakfast and entertainment for all ages and serves as one of the Dane County Dairy Promotion Committee’s premier, annual events. The breakfast is open to the public and offers visitors a chance to learn about the dairy industry and its products. For a detailed program of scheduled activities, event admission prices, directions and more, visit www.danecountydairy.org/
Congratulations to the 2025 Dane County Fairest of the Fair, Gwendolyn (Gwen) Mahoney of Mount Horeb. Mahoney will be crowned at the Dane County Breakfast on the Farm to be held Saturday, June 14 at Hinchley’s Dairy Farm, 2844 State Road 73, Cambridge. The public is invited to attend the presentation of Mahoney who was selected for this role at the April selection event.
Mahoney is the daughter of Lisa and John Mahoney. She is a graduate of Mount Horeb Area High School and is currently a sophomore at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI double majoring in Neuroscience and Biochemistry. Post undergraduate education, she would like to attend medical school in hopes of becoming a psychiatrist in the prison system.
Mahoney was a long-time exhibitor of the Dane County Fair for 11 years showing swine and projects in several non-animal departments. She has served as a Superintendent in the Flowers & House Plants and Knitting & Crocheting departments and is currently the Co-Chair of the Cultural Arts Department. Mahoney has also been a member of the Fair’s Youth Committee and assisted the Fair in a variety of duties during Fair week each year.
When Mahoney is not attending school or assisting with the Fair, she spends her time volunteering within the community and at school and is a member of a variety of committees and boards. Mahoney has a passion for being a leader. She has held a variety of leadership positions throughout her life. In High School, Mahoney was the captain of the Varsity Girls Golf team, Class Vice President and Treasurer, Drama Club President, Student Director of Middle School Musical, Choir Board President, and Band Board President. Outside of High School, she held club officer positions and Dane County Youth Ambassador and Board Youth Representative in her 4-H Club (Springdale 4-H) and the Treasurer position in FFA. In college, Mahoney is active as a member of the STEM Club executive board, honors program leadership board, Student Government Association College of Letters, Engineering and Science, Mission Integration Committee, and the Fiber Arts Club Vice President.
“I believe that being Dane County Fairest of the Fair will give me the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with people of all different ages and backgrounds. In being Fairest of the Fair, I plan to network within the industry and meet people who have worked hard in their community to make a difference. I plan to highlight causes that I am passionate about, such as ability inclusive agricultural practices, and make them more noticed. I will also encourage youth to become involved in 4-H or another youth organization and the variety of programs they have to offer to enhance their knowledge and relationships that have benefited me throughout the years,” Mahoney stated.
In this role, Mahoney will attend community events promoting the upcoming Dane County Fair, July 17–20 as well as additional events across the state. She will make daily appearances at the Fair meeting fairgoers, presenting awards to youth exhibitors, and participating in various activities. Community members can keep up with her year as Dane County Fairest of the Fair by liking the Dane County Fairest of the Fair Facebook page.
In the heart of Madison, the Dane County Fair is home to free concerts, stunt shows, animals, carnival rides, and all the best fair foods. Celebrating 175 years, the Dane County Fair will once again be held at the Alliant Energy Center, July 17–20, 2025. For more information, visit www.danecountyfair.com, or our Facebook and Instagram pages.