Welcome to the 4th Annual Hill and Valley Exploration Tour!

September 19–20 and 26–27, 2020 | Northern Sauk and Richland Counties, WI

Two Autumn weekends to explore farm traditions. Area farms, rural artist studios, and rural businesses open their doors to welcome you. Experience farm living first hand! Occurring on the last two full weekends in September. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

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Announcing the 4th 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! Due to weather challenges we are moving the 4th Annual Hill and Valley Exploration Tour to the last two full weekends in September.

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 Coming Soon

Events Schedule

September Tour Events
September 19-20 and 26-27, 2020

Go to the September Events Calendar

Community Kickoff Event

Supported in Part by Compeer Financial

Friday, September 18, 2020

Reedsburg City Park Band shell

Updated in 2020!

The Picturing Sauk County Trail

The Picturing Sauk County Trail is an Art Project by the Hill & Valley Exploration Tour developed in 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. Vistas and Frame placement will be updated for the 2020 tour!

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