This fun fest encompasses four imaginative events throughout the city, including Art in the Park, Festival of Arts, Center for the Visual Arts and Birds in Art. wausaufoa.org/artrageous-weekend

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this iron-willed event features a 2.4-mile swim race, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile marathon. The Madison course is often pegged as a competitor favorite, and spectators