Join Slow Food Marathon County for its first Maple Syrup Celebration Dinner at the Rothschild Pavilion on Thursday, March 16, 2024. Cocktails by the Roaring Fire will start at 5:30, Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.

Chef Clint Schultz from Urban Street Bistro is preparing a multi-course dinner with sweet and savory dishes made from maple syrup in every course. Ingredients from our local farmers and producers will be used, representing Slow Food's mission to eat seasonably, buy local, and know your farmer.

Tickets are $40 for Slow Food USA members and $50 for the General Public. This includes a delicious and unique multi-course dinner and a signature cocktail. Cash Bar will be available at the event, as will raffle prizes and auction items!

This is a fundraiser for Slow Food Marathon County . Proceeds will support our various activities throughout the year which include foodie films, lectures, pot lucks, soup swaps and other gatherings. Learn more about our organization at SlowFoodMC.org.

Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets : http://slowfoodmaplesyrupcelebration.brownpapertickets.com.

Join us to celebrate the season and welcome new faces and members to Slow Food Marathon County . Starting at 6 pm on Thursday, December 8, we will be hosting a pub crawl and visiting three local establishments: The Domino Bar , Cop Shoppe Pub , and Red Eye Brewing Company Wausau .

6:00 pm - The Domino Bar
6:45 pm - Cop Shoppe Pub
7:30 pm - Red Eye Brewing Company Wausau

The Domino Bar will be offering $5 specialty drinks, including their famous Tom & Jerry and Hot Buttered Rum; and $2 Hot Chocolate (non-alcoholic). 740 Washington St, Wausau

Cop Shoppe Pub 's holiday drinks are Hot Pursuit--a rum and pumpkin concoction, Peppermint Paddywagon, and Better Than Bail. The first two can be made non-alcoholic and the y also have Hot Chocolate. 701 Washington St, Wausau

Holiday cocktails at Red Eye Brewing Company Wausau include Winter Dream Martini, Classic Tom and Jerry and Mint Mocha. And of course all the craft beer your heart could desire and a great local food menu. 612 Washington St, Wausau

Don't miss out on the event of the season!

You do not have to be a member of Slow Food to attend! Invite your friends and come see what Slow Food Marathon County is all about.

See our public event here and share with your friends!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1835947666689428/

On Sunday evening,October 2nd, Slow Food Marathon County is pairing with Red Eye Brewing Company Wausau to bring you SLOW MEAT 2024! Three farms will be giving demos on beef, pork and lamb and talking about their sustainable growing practices. The theme of the discussion is "Post-Modern Meat: How Working with Nature Enhances Flavor, Health and Stewardship."

We will follow the informational sessions and appetizers with a sit-down dinner/buffet prepared by Chef Nate. Thank you to NewGrass Farm, LLC , Ninepatch , and Lonely Oak Farm for donating their time and knowledge! Do not miss out on this fall evening of education, great company and amazing food. $20 for Slow Food members; $25 non-members, includes appetizers and a chef-prepared meal. Cash bar starts at 6 pm; demonstrations begin at 6:30 pm.

Purchase tickets here: SlowMeat2024.brownpapertickets.com (there is a small service fee)

Find our event on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/345666235823876

Slow Food Marathon County is planning to kick of the 2024 Concerts on the Square season with a picnic gathering. Bring a dish to share, your favorite beverage and low tables and chairs or a blanket to enjoy this first event of the season. Hope to see you there!

Please join us on March 2 for our next Slow Film: FRESH, which we are showing in celebration of National CSA Signup Day and the farmers who are re-inventing our food system.

FRESH portrays a movement that is happening in America and worldwide. The alternative food market is the fastest growing market in the United States, even though it still makes up a minuscule percentage of the food economy. And its incredibly energetic. FRESH focuses on sustainable agriculture and depicts farmers, activists and entrepreneurs who are searching for efficient ways to produce healthy fresh organic food.

Prior to the film, Slow Food will host a CSA Fair with local farms who will be sharing information on their CSA Program s. Visit with Stoney Acres farm , Red Door Family Farm , Lonely Oak Farm , Whitefeather Organics and ask any questions you might have about sourcing local seasonal products directly from them, which also greatly supports their business!

A potluck dinner will start at 6:30 PM and everyone is invited to bring a dish to share.BYOB, wine and beer allowed.

Cost for the evening is a $5 donation to cover the screening license fee
and free for children and students

RSVPs are required!
Please email: slowfoodwausau@yahoo.com to reserve your spot!

Slow Food Marathon County will be showing the charming documentary "To Make a Farm" on Tuesday evening, January 26. Join us as we watch these aspirational young farmers develop their CSA's and face seasonal challenges, reminiscent of the dedicated small scale farmers we have here in Central Wisconsin! We hope you can carve out some time to see this delightful film with us!

Named one of the ten most popular Canadian films at the Vancouver International Film Festival, To Make A Farm asks: what might the future of local food and farming look like? This beautifully photographed documentary explores the lives of five young people who have decided to become small-scale farmers. VIFF calls To Make A Farm exceptionally hopeful, giving us a close-range view of humanity along with a detailed portrayal of the nuts and bolts of agriculture.

Location: Universalist Unitarian Church, 504 Grant Street, Wausau

SFMC will provide a hearty winter soup, bread and salad. Please provide your own beverages and anything you'd like to share. Cost is $5 (free for children and students). RSVPs are required. Please email slowfoodwausau@yahoo to reserve your spot!

Following the film, several of our local farmers will talk about their own experiences in getting started here in central Wisconsin.

Gather all your slow food friends and join us for farm pizza night at Stoney Acres Farm in Athens. Chef Kim Casey will be giving a demonstration on cooking with greens, tentatively scheduledat 6:00 pm.

Join your slow foodie friends for a potluck lunch. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. Watch for an announcement on the Facebook group page and please RSVP on so we have an idea of how many will be attending. The event will be held in the shelter that sits at the back of the farmer's market parking area. See you there.

Stop by the Slow Food tent as we team up with the Community Urban Garden to offera food demonstration, with sampling of seasonal foods at the Wausau Farmers Market.