Events

Our Cooking School has been teaching home cooks everything from pizza making to the creation of elegant holiday buffets for 40 years. We have a reputation for intimate, informal classes on a wide range of topics taught by local chefs and other esteemed experts. It’s easy to register online.

Our fall Cooking School session starts in September, and registration is now open!

Want a gift certificate for a Cooking School experience? They're available by clicking here . The fee for most classes is either $50 or $60.

Space is limited, and registrations are not held until payment is processed. If you have a Cooking School gift certificate, please enter the gift code after you add the class to your cart. If you are using an Orange Tree Imports gift card (plastic swipe card), please call us at 608-255-8211 to process your reservation. We regret that our kitchen is on the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible. Students must be 18 years or older.

Monroe Street Festival
Saturday, September 21 from 10:00-5:30

The 46th annual Monroe Street Festival is coming soon! There will be activities the entire length of the street, including live music, dance, and children's activities. We'll have lots of bargains in front of the store, as well as free face painting from 10:00 to 12:00 and balloon art from 1:00 to 3:00.

Monroe Street Festival Selfie Station
Saturday, September 21

We are pleased to be sponsoring a free selfie station from Celebrations Entertainment by the Monroe Street Festival balloon arch being created by Tami of Funny Faces Family Entertainment and Balloon Boutique. Be sure to stop by the corner of Monroe Street and Harrison Street during the Festival!

First Friday on Monroe Street
Friday, October 4 from 5:00-7:00

During “First Friday on Monroe Street,” we stay open late - together with many of our business neighbors. We feature our popular Sip & Spin event, with refreshments and a chance to spin the wheel to win a prize with every purchase of over $10.

October's First Friday coincides with the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's Fall Gallery Night , so we'll be featuring local artist Michael Braley, who creates prints, stickers and magnets featuring popular Madison scenes.

Kitchen Knife Sharpening

We invite you to bring in your kitchen knives, any brand - no serrated blades, please - for Keith to sharpen. Just $5.00 each. (You can drop your knives off any time, and they will be ready in just a few days.)