An aerial view of World Dairy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center

2023 World Dairy Expo

Welcome to Madison

One of only two U.S. cities on an isthmus (a city between two lakes!), Madison is a vibrant community surrounded by half-a-million acres of farmland. The capital city of the "dairy state," Madison is proud to serve as the epicenter of the world’s dairy industry each fall when World Dairy Expo comes to town. Madison welcomes you with open arms. We hope you get a feel for our fresh-air fun and always-on lifestyle while you're here.

Discover your World Dairy Expo Host City

Two women are talking on the sidewalk of Ancora Coffee Shop in a Downtown setting. A menu board in front of them shows off specials of the day.

Explore Downtown

A hungry patron squeezes a lemon wedge over a fresh fish fry

Local Eats

A plate with giant steak and hashbrowns

Steak & Seafood

Aerial view of downtown Madison at night

Late Night Dining

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club dining room

Private Dining

A photo of a large cold-cut sandwich in a takeout box

Takeout / Delivery

Two women cheers beer at Octopi Brewing in Waunakee.

Breweries and Cideries

An old fashioned cocktail and a glass of red wine

Bars & Nightlife

A woman shopping at a store during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shopping

An image of the inside of Fromagination including their shelves of snacks and displays of specialty cheeses

Grocery and Convenience

Three Doundrins Distilling liquor bottles in a row on a table.

Liquor stores

Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Free things to do

A man and woman couple hold cans and look at each other outside of the Wisconsin State Capitol during Concerts on the Square

Events

Two women and their dogs eat ice cream in front of a car.

Transportation

A view of the State Capitol from an AC Hotel room

Hotels

Truck and Hardware Resources in Madison

Visit the World Dairy Expo website for more info

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Two white men face each other while pulling strings of cheese curd from their mouth at Lone Girl Brewing

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Two women cheers beer at Octopi Brewing in Waunakee.

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Rows of orange pumpkins sitting outside on top of hay

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