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Sun Prairie – When You’re Here, You’re Home

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Sun Prairie – When You’re Here, You’re Home

Air Date: 06/15/2019 - 06/16/2019

Mariah and Jake leave the hustle and bustle of Madison behind and take the quick drive down Highway 151 to Sun Prairie, one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities with all the charm of a small town.

Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the world’s most celebrated artists, was born in Sun Prairie, and her influence continues to be seen in the community’s art scene to this day. Mariah visits the Sun Prairie Historical Library and Museum, home to an exhibit honoring her work and life in Sun Prairie, before heading to Board & Brush to create her own “masterpiece.”

Meanwhile, Jake dives in to the history and community traditions of Sun Prairie, including the beloved Groundhog Day celebration. He also explores downtown Sun Prairie and takes a home brewing class at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

Sun Prairie’s food scene has no shortage of flair and flavor, and visitors will find some of the best flavors at Sassy Cow Creamery, Beans ‘n Cream Coffeehouse, and Willie Ty’s Eatery. But a trip to Sun Prairie isn’t complete without a stop at Salvatore’s, where Jake learns the secret behind their famous tomato pies.

Sun Prairie’s annual Sweet Corn Festival is a favorite summer event for locals and visitors alike, while nearby Angell Park Speedway has been a staple of the racing community since the 1930s! Meanwhile, nearby Patrick Marsh provides 315 acres of peace and quiet; and if you come during the summer months, you may even catch a glimpse of the American White Pelican.

Mariah wraps up the trip to Sun Prairie with a peek inside the Prairie Athletic Club, one of the largest health clubs in the state, before learning a trick or two at the Sun Prairie Ice Arena. While it may be growing, Sun Prairie still maintains its friendly, welcoming atmosphere that will make it easy for every visitor to see why in Sun Prairie, when you’re here, you’re home!

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  • Sun Prairie's Main Street Mural

    A beautiful mural encompassing the many aspects of Sun Prairie brings a splash of color to downtown.

  • Hallman Lindsay Dragons

    The dragons at Hallman Lindsay are one of the numerous public art displays scattered throughout Sun Prairie.

  • Filming at Hallman Lindsay

    A member of the DW Crew films the Hallman Lindsay dragons.

  • Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

    A cow sculpture painted in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe greets visitors outside of the Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum.

  • Filming the Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

    A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films the Georgia O'Keeffe cow in downtown Sun Prairie.

  • Board & Brush

    Visitors can make their own custom wood signs at Board & Brush in downtown Sun Prairie.

  • Filming Board & Brush

    A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films a workshop at Board & Brush.

  • Mariah & Gina Gaspardo

    Mariah and Board & Brush owner, Gina Gaspardo, show off her finished project!

  • Jake's Historical Walking Tour

    Jake chats with Sun Prairie mayor, Paul Esser, during a stop on a historic walking tour of downtown.

  • Jake's Home Brewing Class

    Jake learns the basics of home brewing at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

  • Cannery Wine & Sprits Home Brewing Class

    Cannery Wine & Spirits staff members take first-time home brewers through all the steps!

  • Tasting Session at Cannery Wine & Spirits

    People enjoy a tasting session with a local brewery at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

  • Sassy Cow Creamery flavors

    Sassy Cow Creamery offers a wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors!

  • Sassy Cow Creamery

    The DW Crew films outside of Sassy Cow Creamery.

  • Sassy Cow Creamery Tour

    Visitors can tour the milking parlor and other facilities at Sassy Cow Creamery to get a behind the scenes look at how they make their products.

  • Jake at Salvatore's

    Jake learns the basics of making one of Salvatore's famous tomato pies from owner, Pat DePula.

  • Salvatore's Pizza

    Jake and Pat check out their finished pizza.

  • Sun Prairie's Sweet Corn Festival

    Hundreds of pounds of sweet corn are prepared for the annual Sweet Corn Festival.

  • Family Enjoys Sweet Corn Festival

    A family enjoys the Sweet Corn Festival.

  • Angell Park Speedway

    Angell Park Speedway is one of the premiere dirt race tracks in the Midwest!

  • Angell Park Speedway Crowd

    Thousands of people visit at Angell Park Speedway every summer to cheer on their favorite racers.

  • Patrick Marsh Sunset

    A beautiful sunset illuminates Patrick Marsh.

Sun Prairie's Main Street Mural

A beautiful mural encompassing the many aspects of Sun Prairie brings a splash of color to downtown.

Hallman Lindsay Dragons

The dragons at Hallman Lindsay are one of the numerous public art displays scattered throughout Sun Prairie.

Filming at Hallman Lindsay

A member of the DW Crew films the Hallman Lindsay dragons.

Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

A cow sculpture painted in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe greets visitors outside of the Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum.

Filming the Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films the Georgia O'Keeffe cow in downtown Sun Prairie.

Board & Brush

Visitors can make their own custom wood signs at Board & Brush in downtown Sun Prairie.

Filming Board & Brush

A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films a workshop at Board & Brush.

Mariah & Gina Gaspardo

Mariah and Board & Brush owner, Gina Gaspardo, show off her finished project!

Jake's Historical Walking Tour

Jake chats with Sun Prairie mayor, Paul Esser, during a stop on a historic walking tour of downtown.

Jake's Home Brewing Class

Jake learns the basics of home brewing at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

Cannery Wine & Sprits Home Brewing Class

Cannery Wine & Spirits staff members take first-time home brewers through all the steps!

Tasting Session at Cannery Wine & Spirits

People enjoy a tasting session with a local brewery at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

Sassy Cow Creamery flavors

Sassy Cow Creamery offers a wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors!

Sassy Cow Creamery

The DW Crew films outside of Sassy Cow Creamery.

Sassy Cow Creamery Tour

Visitors can tour the milking parlor and other facilities at Sassy Cow Creamery to get a behind the scenes look at how they make their products.

Jake at Salvatore's

Jake learns the basics of making one of Salvatore's famous tomato pies from owner, Pat DePula.

Salvatore's Pizza

Jake and Pat check out their finished pizza.

Sun Prairie's Sweet Corn Festival

Hundreds of pounds of sweet corn are prepared for the annual Sweet Corn Festival.

Family Enjoys Sweet Corn Festival

A family enjoys the Sweet Corn Festival.

Angell Park Speedway

Angell Park Speedway is one of the premiere dirt race tracks in the Midwest!

Angell Park Speedway Crowd

Thousands of people visit at Angell Park Speedway every summer to cheer on their favorite racers.

Patrick Marsh Sunset

A beautiful sunset illuminates Patrick Marsh.

Sun Prairie

Just a quick, 10-minute drive from Madison’s east side, Sun Prairie is one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities. Sun Prairie has more than one claim to fame: birthplace of Georgia O’Keeffe, Groundhog Capital of Wisconsin, home to legendary racing venue, Angell Park Speedway – the list goes on! The city’s beautiful parks host a number of fun activities in the summer, including concerts and movies, while Patrick Marsh provides 315 acres for hiking, bird watching and hunting. Sun Prairie’s vibrant downtown district has an abundance of local restaurants, shops, entertainment and historical architecture. In this rapidly changing community, there’s always something new to explore!

  • Sun Prairie Economic Development

    300 E Main Street
    Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    P: 608-825-1107
    Website


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  • Sun Prairie's Main Street Mural

    A beautiful mural encompassing the many aspects of Sun Prairie brings a splash of color to downtown.

  • Fall Fest

    Visitors enjoy a sunny day in downtown Sun Prairie during Fall Fest.

  • Hallman Lindsay Dragons

    The dragons at Hallman Lindsay are one of the numerous public art displays scattered throughout Sun Prairie.

  • Filming at Hallman Lindsay

    A member of the DW Crew films the Hallman Lindsay dragons.

  • Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

    A cow sculpture painted in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe greets visitors outside of the Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum.

  • Filming the Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

    A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films the Georgia O'Keeffe cow in downtown Sun Prairie.

  • Board & Brush

    Visitors can make their own custom wood signs at Board & Brush in downtown Sun Prairie.

  • Filming Board & Brush

    A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films a workshop at Board & Brush.

  • Mariah's Finished Wood Sign

    Mariah shows off her finished wood sign at Board & Brush!

  • Mariah & Gina Gaspardo

    Mariah and Board & Brush owner, Gina Gaspardo, show off her finished project!

  • Jake's Historical Walking Tour

    Jake chats with Sun Prairie mayor, Paul Esser, during a stop on a historic walking tour of downtown.

  • Tasting Session at Cannery Wine & Spirits

    People enjoy a tasting session with a local brewery at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

  • Jake's Home Brewing Class

    Jake learns the basics of home brewing at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

  • Cannery Wine & Sprits Home Brewing Class

    Cannery Wine & Spirits staff members take first-time home brewers through all the steps!

  • Sassy Cow Creamery

    The DW Crew films outside of Sassy Cow Creamery.

  • Sassy Cow Creamery flavors

    Sassy Cow Creamery offers a wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors!

  • Sassy Cow Creamery Tour

    Visitors can tour the milking parlor and other facilities at Sassy Cow Creamery to get a behind the scenes look at how they make their products.

  • Jake at Salvatore's

    Jake learns the basics of making one of Salvatore's famous tomato pies from owner, Pat DePula.

  • Salvatore's Pizza

    Jake and Pat check out their finished pizza.

  • Sun Prairie's Sweet Corn Festival

    Hundreds of pounds of sweet corn are prepared for the annual Sweet Corn Festival.

  • Family Enjoys Sweet Corn Festival

    A family enjoys the Sweet Corn Festival.

  • Patrick Marsh Sunset

    A beautiful sunset illuminates Patrick Marsh.

  • Angell Park Speedway

    Angell Park Speedway is one of the premiere dirt race tracks in the Midwest!

  • Angell Park Speedway Crowd

    Thousands of people visit at Angell Park Speedway every summer to cheer on their favorite racers.

Sun Prairie's Main Street Mural

A beautiful mural encompassing the many aspects of Sun Prairie brings a splash of color to downtown.

Fall Fest

Visitors enjoy a sunny day in downtown Sun Prairie during Fall Fest.

Hallman Lindsay Dragons

The dragons at Hallman Lindsay are one of the numerous public art displays scattered throughout Sun Prairie.

Filming at Hallman Lindsay

A member of the DW Crew films the Hallman Lindsay dragons.

Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

A cow sculpture painted in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe greets visitors outside of the Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum.

Filming the Georgia O'Keeffe Cow

A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films the Georgia O'Keeffe cow in downtown Sun Prairie.

Board & Brush

Visitors can make their own custom wood signs at Board & Brush in downtown Sun Prairie.

Filming Board & Brush

A videographer for Discover Wisconsin films a workshop at Board & Brush.

Mariah's Finished Wood Sign

Mariah shows off her finished wood sign at Board & Brush!

Mariah & Gina Gaspardo

Mariah and Board & Brush owner, Gina Gaspardo, show off her finished project!

Jake's Historical Walking Tour

Jake chats with Sun Prairie mayor, Paul Esser, during a stop on a historic walking tour of downtown.

Tasting Session at Cannery Wine & Spirits

People enjoy a tasting session with a local brewery at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

Jake's Home Brewing Class

Jake learns the basics of home brewing at Cannery Wine & Spirits.

Cannery Wine & Sprits Home Brewing Class

Cannery Wine & Spirits staff members take first-time home brewers through all the steps!

Sassy Cow Creamery

The DW Crew films outside of Sassy Cow Creamery.

Sassy Cow Creamery flavors

Sassy Cow Creamery offers a wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors!

Sassy Cow Creamery Tour

Visitors can tour the milking parlor and other facilities at Sassy Cow Creamery to get a behind the scenes look at how they make their products.

Jake at Salvatore's

Jake learns the basics of making one of Salvatore's famous tomato pies from owner, Pat DePula.

Salvatore's Pizza

Jake and Pat check out their finished pizza.

Sun Prairie's Sweet Corn Festival

Hundreds of pounds of sweet corn are prepared for the annual Sweet Corn Festival.

Family Enjoys Sweet Corn Festival

A family enjoys the Sweet Corn Festival.

Patrick Marsh Sunset

A beautiful sunset illuminates Patrick Marsh.

Angell Park Speedway

Angell Park Speedway is one of the premiere dirt race tracks in the Midwest!

Angell Park Speedway Crowd

Thousands of people visit at Angell Park Speedway every summer to cheer on their favorite racers.

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