# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Ancient Times to Colonization (Session 1 of 3-Part Series)

Take a journey into the origin story of one of the world’s most influential agricultural commodities: corn! Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for Taste of History: The Agricultural & Culinary Journey of Corn, a three-part series taking place this fall. Chef Dave will guide participants through the American and Wisconsin history of corn through interactive presentations, live culinary demonstrations, historic recipe samples, take-home recipe cards, and a featured plated meal during every session!

Guests can register for individual sessions or purchase the Full 3-Session Series Bundle for $120 (a $30 savings)!

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Food + Farm Exploration Center is dedicated to connecting people to the food they eat and the rich agricultural heritage of Wisconsin.

PRICING & TICKET OPTIONS
• Full 3-Session Series Bundle: $120 per person (Save $30 when you register for all 3 sessions prior to October 12!)
• Individual Session Ticket: $50 per person (per session)
• Member Discount: Members save 10% on all ticket options

THREE-PART SERIES SCHEDULE
This program has three sessions in the series. Sessions will start at 5:30 PM and take approximately 2 hours. You don’t have to attend every session, but we recommend attending all to get the full experience!
• Session 1 (Ancient Times to Colonization): Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Session 2 (Colonization to Industrial Revolution): Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Session 3 (Industrial Revolution to Modern Times): Thursday, November 19, 2026

SESSION ONE DETAILS
• Location: Kitchen Lab
• Registration Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026
• Capacity: Limited to 28 participants
• Includes: Presentations, live culinary demonstrations, take-home recipe cards, tasting samples, and a plated meal-sized portion. (Note: Menu samples and recipes are subject to minor adjustments based on ingredient availability).

WHAT TO EXPECT IN SESSION ONE
• Ancient Agricultural History: Discover how early farmers cultivated wild corn and developed essential survival processing methods.
• Culinary Demonstrations & Tasting Samples: Enjoy tasting samples of traditional tamales and Oneida white corn mush (inspired by a Luke Zahm recipe from the Field to Fork cookbook).
• Featured Plated Meal: Savor a delicious, historic-inspired fish entrée served over hominy, wild rice, and cranberries.
• Interactive Learning: Gain a deeper appreciation for Wisconsin's agricultural roots while learning in our state-of-the-art Kitchen Lab.

PREVIEW OF NEXT SESSIONS
• Session 2 | Colonization to Industrial Revolution: Explore how growing corn has changed in America, taste johnny cakes, and enjoy a BBQ Pulled Pork meal with two sides featuring corn!
• Session 3 | Industrial Revolution to Modern Times: Learn more about how we maximized our use of corn through technology while enjoying vintage and modern recipes like Hoover stew and a crunchy Frito chicken.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plover/taste-of-history-corn-ancient-times-to-colonization/200030788254412
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Plover
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3400 Innovation Drive, Plover, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54467
- **lat**: 44.44558
- **long**: -89.52192
- **full address**: 3400 Innovation Drive, Plover, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54467

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization being held?
  - **A:** Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 3400 Innovation Drive, Plover, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54467.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization?
  - **A:** Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization is organized by Food + Farm Exploration Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Plover, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Taste of History: Corn | Ancient Times to Colonization sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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