Summer might be over but there is still a lot going on in the Madison area. The weather will be in the 70s and almost clear skies, so it will be beautiful set of days to get outside.
You Are An Ironman!!!!
The big event this weekend is Madison’s Ironman, the triathlon that brings 75,000 cheering fans to the Madison area and surrounding communities. The one-loop swim takes place in Lake Monona in downtown Madison. The bike course takes riders 16 miles out of town before beginning two 40-mile loops in rural Dane County. The course offers many tough climbs and turns throughout, but athletes will get a lift as they pass through the crowds at the Verona Loop Festival. Spectator support on the run course is also legendary. Athletes will complete two loops, including downtown Madison, the University of Wisconsin campus, Camp Randall Stadium, State Street and the scenic path alongside Lake Mendota. These athletes train all year long for this amazing endurance race; make time to cheer them on.
Sunday September 7th Starting 7 am with the swim loop, than the biking portion and finishing on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
It’s Not Too Early To Knit That Wool Sweater
Wool, sheep & tasty food, it’s Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend Friday September 5th to Sunday September 7th. Spend the weekend at the Midwest’s premier sheep and wool festival and celebrate the diversity of sheep, the fiber they produce and the renewable products that they provide. Three days filled with entertainment, shopping and education. Over 130 exhibitors, a walk & knit relay race, Border collies, dog trails, over 600 sheep and wonderful food like Grandma made on the farm. There will also be over 70 fiber art classes offered, shearing demonstration and newborn lambs. You don’t have to be a knitter to enjoy this event.
Jefferson Fair Park 503 N Jackson St. Jefferson Friday September 5th to Sunday September 7th.
Celebrate the Wonder of the Watermelon
Celebrate the Watermelon this weekend during Pardeeville Watermelon Festival. This Saturday September 6th is devoted to this simple tasty fruit. These beauties will be weighted, carved, tossed and eaten. There will be contest for the largest melon, best carved melon, fastest melon eater and seed spitting. While you are there you can check out the Artist fair, listen to live music and enjoy free fresh sliced watermelon.
Chandler Park Pardeeville Saturday September 6th
Seriously Good Food and Great Fun
Celebrate Latino culture at Fiesta Hispana this Saturday September 6th. This outdoor festival filled with music, dancing, great kid’s activities, traditional food, dunk tank and the opportunity to be part of Madison’s Latino community.
Centro Hispano 810 W Badger Rd Madison Saturday September 6th.
Ride a Hog and Roast a Pig
Motorcycles, Roast Pig & Pin-Up Girl Contest is what’s going on at Sauk Prairie Harley Davidson. They’re celebrating 35 years of being a Harley dealer with a big party. There will be a “HOG” roast, live music and beverages by Woodshed Ale House. Bike show and Hog roast start at 11. Stop by for a chance to win great prizes.
Sauk Prairie Harley Davidson 836 Phillips Blvd./Hwy 12 Sauk City Saturday September 6th
See How the Other Half Lived
Learn more about Downtown Madison’s Mansion Hill. This Saturday September 6th Madison Trust is hosting a historical walking tour of Downtown Mansion Hill West, Sandstone & Prairie. The story of Madison’s “Aristocracy Hill” can be seen in buildings spanning nearly 100 years including early sandstone mansions and many houses by Prairie-style architects Claude and Starck. This one hour tour is a great way to learn about one of Madison’s oldest downtown neighborhoods.
Meet at Plaza Tavern & Grill 319 N Henry St Saturday September 6th at 11am
Talented Local Chefs Showing Their Stuff
YumYum Fest is the newest of Madison’s locally based events. Hosted by Madison Area Chef Network. This event is a great way to introduce the community to Madison’s expanding culinary scene. More than thirty area chefs will be serving a wide variety of dishes for the participants to try and there will be 4 different live music acts.
Central Park 202 Ingersoll Madison Sunday September 7th 3 to 8.
Weekend Fun list: The Daily Page