IRONMAN Wisconsin weekend — The IRONMAN 70.3 (half triathlon) runs Saturday, Sept. 12, and the full IRONMAN Wisconsin runs Sunday, Sept. 13, both starting with a Lake Monona swim, continuing into a bike course through western Dane County, and finishing with a run through Madison. Expect major street closures downtown and around the lakes both days — full closure details at the link.
Forward Madison FC vs. Sarasota Paradise — Saturday, 5 p.m. Central, Breese Stevens Field. It’s Vintage Night, streaming on ESPN+. Special discounted $20 tickets for Madison365 readers at this link.
Wauktoberfest — Sept. 11-13, Endres Manufacturing Grounds in Waunakee. German food, beer and wine tastings, live music, and family activities all weekend, including the Dachshund Dash and Sausage Shuffle 5K on Sunday.
Also happening this weekend
- Midwest Django Fest — Sept. 11-12, Lake Farm County Park. Gypsy-jazz and swing musicians from around the country.
- Wild West Days — Sept. 11-13, Lions Park in Mazomanie. Parade at noon Sunday.
- Greek Fest Plus — Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Food, traditional music, kids’ activities, market.
- Northside Festival — Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Warner Park. Kids’ activities, games, music, vendors, food carts.
- Madison Good Neighbor Gathering — Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Brittingham Park. Free, all-ages festival with live music, bouncy structures, food trucks, and a climbing wall.
