When does Pickert & the Myth of Nightshade take place?

The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Where does the course take place?

The venue is the Bielefeld Farmhouse Museum at Dornberger Str. 82, 33619 Bielefeld.

How much does it cost to participate?

The specified course fee is 42 euros. The costs for the ingredients are included.

What is on the agenda?

Participants will bake and eat Pickert together and engage with potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and the traditional myths surrounding nightshade plants.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration via VHS Bielefeld is required. The course is listed as fully booked with an option for waiting list registration.

Will the event definitely take place?

The event page on Bielefeld.NOW marks the date as canceled. For definitive changes, VHS Bielefeld or the Farmhouse Museum should be contacted directly.

Potato Meets Myth: This Pickert Course Surprises Bielefeld in Autumn

Name: Pickert & the Myth of "Nightshade"
Start: 2026-11-14T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Bauernhausmuseum Bielefeld

When Potato, Tomato, and Pepper Meet Ancient Myths

In the culinary course Pickert & the Myth of Nightshade, Westphalian culinary culture intertwines with traditional beliefs surrounding nightshade plants. At the Bielefeld Farmhouse Museum, the focus is on the potato, tomato, and crunchy peppers – and the question of why these plants were once attributed with magical and witchcraft powers.

Westphalian Cuisine with History

Pickert is one of the characteristic specialties of Westphalia. In a historic museum atmosphere, the collective baking and eating are at the center. This transforms a traditional dish into a delightful approach to regional culture, everyday history, and botanical peculiarities.

Bake Together, Discover Together

The four-hour event combines practical kitchen work with stories about potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. The aroma of freshly baked Pickert, the concentrated movement at the baking surface, and the subsequent shared table create an immediate concert experience for the sense of taste – completely without a stage, but with plenty of live atmosphere and audience mood.

Historic Ambiance in the Farmhouse Museum

The Bielefeld Farmhouse Museum is one of the oldest open-air museums in Westphalia. Historical buildings such as the Möllering Farm, baking house, granary, and windmill provide the fitting framework for a course that combines regional cuisine, museum experience, and cultural-historical context.

Important Note on the Event

The event on Saturday, November 14, 2026, is marked as canceled in the available event information. VHS Bielefeld also lists the course as fully booked with an option to register on the waiting list.

Conclusion

Pickert & the Myth of Nightshade promises a special connection of regional enjoyment, historical narrative, and shared kitchen practice. Those who appreciate Westphalian specialties and vibrant museum culture will experience an unusual perspective on familiar ingredients – subject to possible changes in date by the organizers.