World Dairy Expo will be holding special events during its 50^th Anniversary show, Celebrate50!, Oct. 4-8. Expo invites all visitors and exhibitors to join in the special celebrations to pay tribute to the past five decades of the show.

WDE kicks off with an Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 8 a.m. outside the northeast end of New Holland Pavilion 1. This ceremony symbolizes the start of the 50^th World Dairy Expo; audience members will witness the unveiling of a special 50^th Anniversary surprise.

Expo invites all visitors and exhibitors to join in the special celebrations to pay tribute to the past five decades of the show.

The celebration continues on Wednesday, Oct. 5 for the 50^th Anniversary Open House, Hosted by World Dairy Expo. Visitors are encouraged to join in this event any time between 5 and 9 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall. Guests will be treated to complimentary food, drinks, music and entertainment. Each guest will also receive a special, World Dairy Expo 50^th Anniversary commemorative gift.

On Friday, Oct. 7, Expo attendees are invited to Expo from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Estrumate Sale Pavilion. This evening will feature live music by Madison-based band, Wheelhouse, drinks and appetizers.

WDE welcomes visitors to enjoy its daily features as well. Dairy Happy Hours will take place each day at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the CLARIFIDE Plus Attendee Lounge. These hours are free to the public and will offer treats compliments of Triolet, and a limited edition 50^th Anniversary giveaway. Expo lovers are encouraged to talk a walk down memory lane in the World Dairy Expo Historical Display, in the Mezzanine level of Pavilion 1. The exhibit is open daily from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and features photos, memorabilia and a special video.

The week concludes with the Closing Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. This ceremony is highlighted with the Parade of Champions and selection of Expo’s 2016 Supreme Champion, making it the perfect way to cap off the historical week.

Source: World Dairy Expo