Alliant Energy Center

🎡Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Dane County Fair this past weekend 🎡

We had a blast checking out all the animals, tasting our way through the food vendors and soaking up all the family fun. Will we see you back here next year? 🐄🌽☀️

🎪The Dane County Fair starts TOMORROW! Here is everything to know before you go:

📅 July 16–19
🅿️ Parking: FREE
🎟️ Admission: Purchase tickets online or at the gate

For day-of logistics, directions and activities, visit the Dane County Fair’s website: https://www.danecountyfair.com/p/plan-your-visit/hours--directions

Get your binders ready! 🤝⚾🏀

Midwest Card Exchange's Capital City Card Show is coming to the Alliant Energy Center tomorrow, July 11.

This family-friendly event is the perfect place to buy, sell, trade and talk with other collectors.

From vintage sports cards to ultra-rare Pokémon TCG, find the missing piece of your collection or cash out on some older finds tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. What grails are you searching for?

📍Exhibition Hall A
🎟️Admission: FREE
🕘 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📅 July 11
🅿️ Parking is $10 per vehicle. AEC is cashless and accepts major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

For more info, visit https://www.alliantenergycenter.com/upcoming-events/events-details/pageid/eventdetails/eventid/1055

The wait is almost over! Only ONE MORE WEEK until the Dane County Fair 🎠

The carnival is always a fan favorite. Before you head out, here are the carnival hours and a few reminders to help you plan your visit.

✅ Thursday, July 16: 3-10:30 p.m.
✅ Friday, July 17-Sunday, July 19: Noon-10:30 p.m.

*Youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is 21+ after 7 p.m. Fair gates close at 8 p.m., and all carnival ticket and wristband sales end at 9 p.m.

🎟️ Save on unlimited carnival bands online through July 15!

We blinked and June was over! Here’s a look back at the events. 📸

Pictured:
Numerous Graduations
Bubble Run
FFA Convention
USTA National Championships
Red Angus Junior National Show
Big Gay Pride Market

Happy 4th of July! 🎆

For generations, the Alliant Energy Center has been a place where communities gather to celebrate, connect and make memories.

Today, we celebrate 250 years of America’s story. Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸

We’re kicking off July with a week full of competition!

Known to many as the ultimate family vacation, the National Junior Hereford Association begins tomorrow at the Alliant Energy Center.

After months of training and preparation, these Hereford Masters candidates are competing to showcase their hard work, leadership and Hereford education.

📍Full AEC Campus
📅 July 4-10
🅿️ Parking is $10 per vehicle. AEC is cashless and accepts major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Learn more:
https://www.alliantenergycenter.com/upcoming-events/events-details/1026/junior-national-hereford-expo-4-jul-2026