NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Ten years ago this month, our editorial board insisted the “Dane County Coliseum is ripe for a remake.” It still is. And new Dane County Executive Melissa Agard sounds determined to finally get it done – without soaking taxpayers.

s multiple cheese-centered events in the Madison area this weekend highlight dairy industry triumphs, people are crossing international borders to visit the source of the squeakiest curds.

Dane County announced the release of a Request for Proposals to renovate the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center campus on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Dane County is looking to the private sector to help pay for major improvements to the Alliant Energy Center’s 58-year-old Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

On Tuesday, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced the release of a Request for Proposals to give a facelift to the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center campus.

From September 30 through October 3, the 164-acre campus of the Alliant Energy Center becomes a hive of activity where farmers can connect and network with people from all over the country.

Tattoo Fest is returning to Madison for the second year in a row, with the Alliant Energy Center once again playing host.

Calling all tattoo lovers! More than 275 world renowned tattoo artists are gathering at the Alliant Energy Center for the Madison Tattoo Festival taking place this weekend.

The Madison Comic and Pop Culture Expo is back at the Alliant Energy Center this weekend.

In late 2018, Dane County leaders embraced a far-reaching plan to overhaul the Alliant Energy Center over the following two decades with new and expanded facilities, road and parking improvements, pedestrian-oriented open spaces and extensive private development, including housing, hotels, office space, restaurants and retail.

The Dane County Fair is celebrating 175 years of history at the Alliant Energy Center this weekend.

The 2025 Dane County Fair is underway at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison

The Dane County Fair is back at the Alliant Energy Center from July 17 to 20.

Tickets and ExpoTV subscriptions are now on sale for the World Dairy Expo, taking place Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Alliant Energy Center.

The Dane County Board of Supervisors received an update on the plans for the future of the Alliant Energy Center (AEC) at a meeting held in the facility on Thursday, June 12.

From June 25-29, the Alliant Energy Center will host the 2025 Region 10 Arabian Horse Championships.

After hosting decades of events including hockey games, circuses, fairs and performances by legends like Frank Sinatra, Dane County leaders say the Alliant Energy Center’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum deserves a makeover.

For decades, Veterans Memorial Coliseum has been the centerpiece of the Alliant Energy Center campus. While the place holds fond memories for many in Madison, the aging facility hasn’t kept up with the times.

Take Your Brat to Work Day and the world’s largest Brat Fest preorders are due in one week! You have until Tuesday, May 20 to get your preorders in.

The future of Dane County’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum is under review, and community members had the opportunity to weigh in on Wednesday during a special walkthrough and public meeting.

Dane County officials and leaders at the Alliant Energy Center are discussing renovation ideas for the center's Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Horse heaven returns to the Capitol City this weekend for three days saddled with performances, clinics and exhibitors.

The Midwest Horse Fair is returning to the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum this weekend (4/11-4/13).

Saddle up! The Midwest Horse Fair will be back at the Alliant Energy Center and Coliseum this weekend. The theme for this year's fair is 'Journey Home.'

Dane County is planning an expansion of the Alliant Energy Center’s Expo Hall and a renovation of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum with construction to begin as soon as 2026.

Alliant Energy Center executive director Kevin Scheibler shares ideas on how to fund a $150 million Veterans Memorial Coliseum renovation project.

Kevin Scheibler wants to do something special with the last decade of his career – namely, modernize the Alliant Energy Center's older facilities.

The Alliant Energy Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to unveil its newly renovated outdoor plaza.

Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn announced the hiring of Kevin Scheibler as Director of the Alliant Energy Center (AEC).

The committee focused on long-term redevelopment and expansion plan at the Alliant Energy Center is moving ahead after it paused work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Madison’s Muslim community closed out Ramadan, a holy month in Islam, with its celebration of Eid Al-Fitr today at the Alliant Energy Center.

Public Health Madison and Dane County announced Tuesday it will close its testing and vaccination clinics at the Alliant Energy Center next month.

Alabama to return to Madison Wisconsin on January 14, 2022

The Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, show has been officially rescheduled for Friday. January 14, 2022.

The Alliant Energy Center, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 17, will require proof of vaccination for all of its indoor ticketed events at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum.

Fair to close earlier, those under 18 years old need adult accompaniment

Dane County Fair, NOBULL CrossFit Games, World Dairy Expo to follow

Graduations, farmers’ market and more mark return to normal

Willow Island to showcase rotating food truck options through October

Our response to COVID-19 and what we are doing to keep you and our employees safe!

Changes to the redevelopment plans are in the works at the Alliant Energy Center.

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High-efficiency lights, plumbing fixtures could be incorporated into redevelopment at Alliant Energy Center

Consultants recommend renovating the Alliant Energy Center’s Memorial Coliseum and investing in private development in an approximately $400 million strategic plan, according to a preliminary report presented to a county committee Friday.

County Leaders Encouraged by Ideas to Activate Gateway to Region, Expand Iconic Coliseum and Engage the Community

New Partnership to Bring More Acts, Shows to Alliant Energy Center

Focusing on Cost Effective Strategies and Private Development

Master Planning Process Will Move Forward, Engage Community

A committee voted Wednesday to recommend Dane County move ahead with a plan to gut and redevelop the Alliant Energy Center campus.

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center should be replaced by a more modern facility that could better serve touring musical acts and ice shows, according to a study prepared by a Wisconsin-based developer.

More than 200 Brand New LED Lights to Illuminate Campus, Cut Energy Use and Costs

As winter settles over Wisconsin, the 22nd-annual Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo brings a bit of spring-like warmth to the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, a Madisonbased non-profit organization committed to eliminating health disparities and other barriers impacting African American women and girls, announces the 6 th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day (BWWDAY)

Quilters of all skill levels, aspiring quilters and even a few non-quilters will gather in Madison, Wis. this September to delight in an array of color and patterns at the 10th annual Quilt Expo.

Madison Bacon Festival, a Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival Event, will take place on November 1, 2014 at the Alliant Energy Center

Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney is pleased to announce a celebration in recognition of the 175th Anniversary of the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

The county and its project partners have broken ground on the New Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center (AEC), Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today.

County Intends to Award Miron Construction Nearly $20.7 million Bid to Construct Two New Multi-Use Pavilions

Taste Wisconsin’s Best at Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest on January 18th at the Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall.

Executive’s 2014 Budget Reflects Additional Public/Private Partnerships to Aid, Enhance Expansion on Alliant Energy Center Grounds

Join us for the 2013 Isthmus Food & Wine Festival

Providing Breast Health and Breast Cancer Services to Low Resource Women in Dane and Rock and Sauk Counties

Previous Director of Operations and Events at BMO Harris Bank Center, Julie Gallagher brings 20 years of industry experience to Alliant Energy Center