What's New?

Want to get the latest up-to-date information on the Alliant Energy Center each week? Well, you've found it! This page highlights happenings in the event industry from detailed information on Alliant Energy Center upcoming events to developments in the surrounding areas.

Wolfpack Announce 2009 Schedule

The Wisconsin Wolfpack Indoor Football team has announced its 2009 schedule. Home games will be played at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. 

Read the official announcement here. 

Find out more about the CIFL teams and schedules at www.continentalindoorfootball.com and keep up with the latest news on the home team, the Wisconsin Wolfpack, at www.wiwolfpack.com.

Uh oh, Monsters are Coming!

No need to hide from these guys, they’re the good kind of monsters. Monster Nationals Truck & Thrill Show has announced its performers for three shows January 23-25 at the Coliseum:

Samson, Tail Gator, High Maintenance, Holman’s Beast, Ironman and CAT Footware Monster will all be making appearances.

Other entertainment includes Megasaurus, Tee’d Off! And Mini off-road trucks. Hope to see you there for a thrilling good time! Show times are 7:30pm Friday, 7:30pm Saturday and 1:00pm Sunday.

Spring Comes Early This Year… Kind of

Sick of all this snow already? You’re not alone. Good thing Exhibition Hall is hosting some great events this winter to keep you thinking spring.

Orchid Quest 2009 is here January 31 – February 1. The show includes exotic and deliciously fragrant orchid flowers that will awaken your senses and bring cheers on a cold winter day. The show also has florist displays, painted porcelain, student artwork, quilted orchid banners, and of course many orchid exhibits. Find out more at www.orchidguild.org/orchidquest.

The Midwest Garden Expo will have you longing for the outdoors with its many garden, floral and landscape exhibits. The 16^th annual show is in Exhibition Hall February 13-15. The expo features seminars, demonstrations, hands-on workshops and much, much more! Visit www.wpt.org/gardenexpo for more information.

What says spring better than doing some home remodeling? Find out loads of information from experts at the MABA Home Products Show March 6-8. Hundreds of exhibitors are on hand to answer all your questions about all your home projects. Additionally, this year’s show is free to the public! More information is available at www.maba.org/home-products-show. 

Footing of the Future

In collaboration with Midwest Horse Fair, the Alliant Energy Center will be implementing a new Kiser footing system in the Coliseum.

“Kiser Footing is the best footing system available in the horse show industry,” said Bill DiCarlo, executive director of Alliant Energy Center. “Having this footing available for the annual Midwest Horse Fair supports riders and horses alike.” 

The footing will be put in place before this year’s Midwest Horse Fair and can be used for other equine shows as well. Because of the great footing improvement, the Alliant Energy Center hopes to attract more national equine shows and competitions.

To find out more about the new footing, click here to read a press release from Midwest Horse Fair. 

Home Sweet Home

Home bouts for Madison’s roller derby league, the Mad Rollin’ Dolls will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in 2009, and we couldn’t be more excited! Bouts throughout the season will be held in the Coliseum, Exhibition Hall and Arena.

Alliant Energy Center Welcomes the Wolfpack 

It’s official! The Wisconsin Wolfpack indoor football team is moving to Madison. The team will play its home games in the Coliseum, where fans will enjoy getting up close to all the action on the field. The atmosphere will surely provide a sporting experience unlike any other.