Social Events

Before and during the conference, Madison and its surrounding areas have a variety of tours, trips, and events to take part in. The conference will have pre-planned tours that you will select on your registration page for June 15th and 16th. There will also be tours and day trips listed below that can be done on your own.

Welcome Reception

June 16, 2013 from 7-8:30PM
Memorial Union

Beer and Brat Social

June 17, 2013 from 7-9PM
Memorial Union Terrace - with Live Music by Harmonious Wail!

Conference Dinner

June 18, 2013 starting at 6PM
Historic Monona Terrace and Convention Center

Local Sightseeing

Madison

To plan your own itineraries in Madison and local areas visit the sample itinerary site that offers ideas for adults, children, and families.

For daily highlighted events in Madison visit the calendar of events where you can specify by date and also the type of entertainment that fits your needs.

Madison during the summer allows for great outddoor activities for little to no cost. Biking around Lake Monona, the Capitol, and city is a popular summer activity in Madison due to the extensive amount of bike trails and the very successful B-cycleprogram where you can rent a bike for the hour or the entire day.

For outdoor live music and a fanastic view of the lake, step right outside the conference site doors to the Memorial Union Terrace which is a favorite summer venue of both native Madisonians and all guests to Madison.

America's premier architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, considered the town of Spring Green, Wisconsin his home. He designed his house called Taliesin 1911, with the goal that the structure was, "...not on the land, but of the land." Tours are available and Spring Green is less than an hour's drive away.

Surrounding Areas

Milwaukee: 80 miles East of Madison, 1.5 hour drive
For a bigger city feel, but with all of the Midwest hospitality, visit Milwaukee whether you want an adult night out or want a family experience.

Wisconsin Dells: 60 miles Northwest of Madison, 1 hour drive
A perfect spot to cool down during a Wisconsin summer. Known as "The Waterpark Capital of the World", you will have no trouble finding a day of family fun. If a waterpark isn't what you need, the Dells offer a variety of scenic golf courses, relaxing spas, and hiking, canoeing, and kayaking options.

Southwest Wisconsin: 50-65 miles West of Madison, 1 hour drive
If sleepy, historic towns and attractions suit you better, take a drive to the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin. Towns in the surrounding area offer local merchants and their handmade crafts, state parks, famous cheese factories, and vineyards.