Horticulture Field Day
Saturday, Aug. 20
UW experts share tips on growing vegetables and dealing with garden pests, plant disease and turfgrass issues. A variety of fresh vegetables will be available for tastings as well. At West Madison Agricultural Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Road., Verona, 10 am-2 pm. More info at westmadison.ars.wisc.edu.
Beer Olympics
Saturday, Aug. 20
Before the closing ceremony at the actual Olympic games, here’s your chance to compete for the gold. Events include bean bags, washers, Polish horseshoes and flip-cup. At Next Door Brewing Company, 2439 Atwood Ave., 1 pm. $20 entry fee per team. More information on Next Door Brewing Company’s Facebook page.
Natural Landscape Dinner at Taliesin
Sunday, Aug. 21
This is one of a series of farm dinners at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie-style home in Spring Green. Includes a hike focused on the ongoing ecological restoration on the property. At Taliesin, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, 5 pm. Tickets ($125) available at taliesinpreservation.org.
