Ironman Triathlon Wisconsin- The Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon consists of three physically challenging components - a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. The race takes you from the beautiful Wisconsin farm land to the trendy streets of Downtown Madison. The Ironman race is prided itself as one of the most popular triathlons in the worldwide.
http://ironman.com/events/ironman/wisconsin
Taste of Madison- The annual Taste of Madison event is held Labor Day weekend on the Capitol Square. The Taste of Madison hosts over 80 restaurants, 20 beverage stands, along with live entertainment on three separate stages.
World Dairy Expo- The World Dairy Expo boasts itself as an "international meeting place for the dairy industry". This 5 day event is where exhibitors from around the world can showcase what's new and up and coming in the World of Dairy.
http://www.worlddairyexpo.com/
Epic's annual users' conference- Epic Systems tells a grand tale of health care technology. The company provides health care management software that integrates financial and clinical information across inpatient, ambulatory, and payer technology systems. Every year Epic hosts their annual Users' Group Meeting. During this week long meeting professionals from the medical field can participate in presentations on new technology and productivity.
JJO Band Camp- Band Camp is an outdoor music festival hosted at Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The outdoor music festival has been growing since it's inception in 2003, attracts some of the world's biggest names in modern metal. The festival is put on by Madison's solid rock radio station 94.1 WJJO.
Midwest Horse Fair- The Midwest Horse Fair(R) is one of the top 3-day horse fairs in America. Hundreds of clinics, seminars and educational events are presented by some of the top horse professionals from around the country. Over 500 vendor booths offer shopping opportunities with something for everyone.