Each year 20,000 attendees pack the Alliant Energy Center for this annual fishing tradition. Explore the numerous exhibits this expo has to offer, which include some of the industry's top professionals and merchandise to peruse.

This fascinating day of programs features educational talks on raptors, falcons and owls, plus a chance to meet birds in person. Children's activities and refreshments will round out the day.

Need to get some physical activity in during your visit? Look no further than the capital city's Shamrock Shuffle, where 5K and 10K courses are offered. Feel free to dress in fun St. Patrick's-themed costumes, too!

Sip brews from 35 breweries from across the U.S., like Wisconsin?s own Lakefront Brewery and Geneva Lake Brewing Co., plus Surly, 3 Sheeps and more. Also listen to great blues music throughout the day at The Ridge resort near downtown Lake Geneva.

Savor over 80 of the capital city's restaurants in this event that takes place around the Capitol Square downtown. Sip a local beer or glass of wine as you stroll through this no-admission festival, which features three entertainment stages with musical acts from day to night.

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.

Going 39 years strong, this amazing event on September 10 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 can watch and cheer on the participants all day along the race route.

Spend a sweet, end-of-summer weekend enjoying a farmers? market, a wide variety of grilled foods, live music and, of course, wine.

Take behind-the-scenes tours of some of Milwaukee's coolest commercial buildings, breweries, apartment buildings, art galleries, community gardens and more during this fun, mostly free event. Many tours have no charge, while others have a nominal fee that detail Milwaukee's fascinating history and architectural delights in historic neighborhoods.

Take behind-the-scenes tours of some of Milwaukee's coolest commercial buildings, breweries, apartment buildings, art galleries, community gardens and more during this fun, mostly free event. Many tours have no charge, while others have a nominal fee that detail Milwaukee's fascinating history and architectural delights in historic neighborhoods.