About Us

Cows on the Concourse is a FREE, annual and family-friendly event that kicks off June Dairy Month in Dane County. Kids and adults can meet and greet cows and baby calves from local dairy farms. We invite you to stop by Cows on the Concourse as you peruse the Dane County Farmers' Market.
Come enjoy the live music, tasty food, fun games and real, live cows!

Cows on the Concourse is a Madison tradition celebrating Wisconsin's dairy industry, which contributes over $26 billion to our state's economy. Wisconsin's dairy farmers have a strong heritage of quality, pride and craftsmanship in all that they do. Wisconsin has always been "America's Dairyland," so what better way to celebrate that tradition than to visit Cows on the Concourse and meet some of our hard working dairy producers with their cows? Bring the whole family and enjoy this unique experience!

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Activities

Check out our Zones to talk with local dairy farmers and learn more about their dairy cows and how they make milk for you!

Cow Zone

Get up close and personal with a herd of cows an baby calves from several different breeds. You can even pet them! Joining the cows are local Wisconsin family farmers and other "Moo Experts" to answer all of your questions.

Get MOOving & Fit Zone

Kids can check out athletic stations while adults learn more about their bone health and keeping kids' bodies strong. Fuel up with ice-cold milk afterwards.

Ed"Moo"cation Zone

Games - such as a coloring contest and Wheel of Fortune - will help kids learn more about Wisconsin's dairy farms.

Big Cheese Zone

Sink your teeth into a melt-in-your-mouth grilled cheese sandwich for only $1.50. Don't forget to grab a bottle of ice-cold milk and scoop up Wisconsin's favorite treat - ice cream - before you leave!

Ask A Farmer Zone

Have a question about Wisconsin dairy? Now's your chance to learn from the experts! Local farmers will be on hand to answer your questions about dairy farming in the Badger State.

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2011 Sponsors

THANK YOU to all of the sponsors and volunteers that make
Cows on the Concourse possible. Contact us if you are interested in being a 2011 Cows on the Concourse sponsor.

Dane County Dairy Promotion Committee
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Badgerland Financial
Capital Fitness
Accelerated Genetics

DeForest FFA Alumni
Diamond V
Elanco Animal Health
Focus on Energy
Milk Products
Pfizer Animal Health
Vita Plus
WE Energies
Wisconsin Farm Bureau - Ag in the Classroom

Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
Alltech, Inc.
Walworth County Dairy Promotion Committee
MWI Veterinary Supply
Dane County Farm Bureau
Land O; Lakes Feed
Zinpro

Advertisers Press Inc.
Grassland Dairy Products
Feedstuffs FoodLink
UW Dairy Science Department
Weyaweuga Cheese

Sponsor list as of May 23, 2011.

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Contact Us

For all inquiries, please contact Marjorie Stieve (608.250.4284).
Click here for the 2011 Cows on the Concourse Press Release.

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Thank you for your interest in Cows on the Concourse!

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© Dane County Dairy Promotion Committee Cows on the Concourse 2011.
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