Cows, calves and tasty dairy treats are making their annual appearance on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, for Cows on the Concourse. The free event, which takes place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2, has relocated to North and South Pinkney Street and East Washington Avenue. The event kicks off June Dairy Month in Dane County.
Cows on the Concourse gives kids and adults the unique opportunity to get close to cows and baby calves, enjoy hot grilled cheese sandwiches, chug ice-cold milk and visit with Wisconsin dairy farmers – all in one downtown Madison location.
The main attraction is the Cow Zone, where attendees can get up-close with a herd of cows and calves of several breeds. Kids, especially, enjoy getting face-to-face with the animals and learning more about these gentle creatures.
Wisconsin dairy farmers and other “Moo Experts” will join the cows and calves and answer visitors’ questions. Attendees can also swing by the Ask a Farmer Zone where local dairy farmers will be on-hand for one-on-one chats about Wisconsin dairy farming.
The Get ‘Moo’ving and Fit Zone provides all kinds of activity stations for kids. At the same time, adults can pick up tips for keeping their bodies strong with delicious dairy products.
The Ed‘Moo’cation Zone will feature hands-on games, such as a coloring contest, Wheel of Fortune and Measure Up to a Cow, for younger kids to learn about Wisconsin dairy farms.
Cows on the Concourse offers plenty for food fans, too, from grilled cheese sandwiches at the Big Cheese Zone to ice cold milk in several flavors.
Dick Leo and The Trio will provide live musical entertainment. PD
—From Cows on the Concourse news release
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Photo courtesy of Cows on the Concourse.
