Welcome to the 3rd Annual Hill and Valley Exploration Tour!

October 5–6 and 12–13, 2019 | Northern Sauk and Richland Counties, WI

Two Autumn weekends to explore farm traditions. Area farms, artist studios, and rural businesses open their doors to welcome you. Experience farm living first hand!

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About the 3rd Annual Hill and Valley Exploration Tour

The Hill and Valley Exploration Tour: A celebration of rural living is a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant and resilient small farm economy of Northern Sauk and Richland Counties! On the tour you can easily find local food and art producers, learn about the changing face of rural America, dine at a true Farm‐to‐Fork country eatery, find hidden gems, and visit a historic Folk Art site. Don’t forget to bring your cooler to hold all your farm fresh purchases, an extra sweater, and the mud boots; this is country fun — rain or shine!

Watch, Follow, and Join Us

Watch our website, follow our blog and facebook page, and join our email list for updates including special attractions and events at participating farms, artist studios, restaurants, and businesses!

Explore, Learn, and Buy Local; Come and Join the Fun!

Events Calendar

Events Schedule

October Tour Events
October 5-6 and 12-13, 2019

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New This Year!

The Picturing Sauk County Trail

The Picturing Sauk County Trail is an Art Project by the Hill & Valley Exploration Tour 2019! Take the Hill & Valley Exploration Tour and find the Picturing Sauk County Trail of framed vistas along the way.

These decorated metal frames are set up at various locations on the tour, providing opportunities for photos while enjoying the views of the gorgeous landscapes of Northern Sauk and Richland Counties.

This project, inspired by David Wells’ Farm Framed, is supported in part by a grant from the Sauk County UW-Extension, Arts and Culture Committee, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

Share your photos to the Official Instagram Account @picturingsaukcounty