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Ronelle Harms, Hotels Coordinator
608-825-9222


Lodging & Directions
Host Hotel:

Sheraton Madison
(click here to make online reservations at the group rate)

706 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53713
608-251-2300 - call in under the “Great Midwest Alpaca” room block

Camping

Camping and RV hookups are available on the Alliant Energy Center grounds. Camping is "Self Registered" – use the envelope provided in the "Camper Self Registration Box" located in the northeast corner of the camping area. There is a sign board with a drop box to place your money. For further info, please contact The Alliant Energy Center at 608-267-3976.


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Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison WI 53713

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center is located on the southern edge of Madison, just off the Beltline (Hwy 12 & 18), on John Nolen Drive between Olin Ave. and Rimrock Road. From the Beltline, the large white dome roof of the Coliseum building is easy to recognize.

The Alliant Energy Center consists of: the Exhibition Hall, the Arena Building, a large parking lot, an area of greenspace, and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum (where all show activities will take place). View an aerial map of the facilities.

View a schematic diagram of the mezzanine area of the coliseum, where the info booth, fiber demonstrations, fleece show, vendors, meet-and-greet, and seminars will be located.

From the north on I-90/94:
Where 90 and 94 split, stay on I-90 to Chicago and Janesville - not I-94 to Milwaukee. After 4 miles, take exit 142A onto Hwy 12/18 (Beltline) west to Madison.
After 5 miles, you'll see the white dome roof of the Coliseum building on your right; take the John Nolen Drive exit.

From the south on I-90
Exit 142A onto Hwy 12/18, proceed as above.

From the east on I-94
At Madison, get onto I-90 to Janesville & Chicago, then proceed as above.

From the west
Get onto the Beltline, Hwy12/18 going east; exit at Rimrock Road (Exit #262)