What is a "Couch Crash"? Well, it's a global invitation to visit a city to get to know the people, city, culture and couchsurfing better. Couch Crashes like ours are full of fun events that the local couchsurfing community has organized in advance so you can get the most out of your time here in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison’s 7th Annual Couch Crash takes place July 23rd-26th, 2015! Expect to be mesmerized. Over 150 people showed up last year and participated in over a dozen events and activities. MADISON COUCH CRASH HOTLINE: 657-22-WISCO [657-229-4726] Call this number if you're lost or have questions and the first available organizer will pick up! The current itinerary for the couch crash is listed below. Please RSVP to the events you'll be attending so we know how many people to expect. If there is a link next to an event you’re interested in please click the link and RSVP for it: ---THURSDAY JULY 23, 2015--- Thursday Night Welcome Potluck & BBQ: 6-10 pm https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-madison-couchcrash-welcome-party-potluck-bbq Organizer: Boyd ---FRIDAY JULY 24, 2015--- FRIDAY DAY TRIPS: Option A: Beer, Cheese, & Swiss Heritage Tour 8:45 AM - 7 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/cheese-beer-and-swiss-heritage-tour Organizer: Jesse Option B: Devil's Lake State Park Day Trip 8:45 AM - 6 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-madison-couchcrash-devil-s-lake-day-trip Organizer: Jenie Option C: Lazy River Tubing Down Sugar River & Side Trip to New Glarus Brewery 8:45 AM - 6:30 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-madison-couchcrash-lazy-river-tubing Organizer: Cate Option D: Madison Zoo Tour 2-5 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/henry-vilas-zoo Organizer: Dan Organizer: Dan Option E: Ale Asylum Brewery Tour 2-6 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/madcity-couchcouch-2015-ale-asylum Organizer: Jerome FRIDAY AFTERNOON WELCOME POINT: 4-7 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/memorial-union-terrace-meet-up-2015-couchcrash Organizer: Brian FRIDAY DINNER: Friday dinner is on your own! Please use this time to get to know your hosts and get ready for the Friday Night Welcome Party! FRIDAY NIGHT WELCOME PARTY: 8 pm - ??? https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-mad-couchcrash-friday-night-welcome-party Organizer: Jerome ---SATURDAY JULY 25, 2015--- FARMERS MARKET MEETING POINT: 11:30 AM - 2 PM This point will also be the meeting point for Saturday afternoon events starting at 2pm. https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/660275?wizard=true Organizer: Ayse CAPITOL BUILDING TOUR: 12:45 - 2 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-madison-couchcrash-capitol-building-tour Organizer: Cate SATURDAY AFTERNOON LOCAL TOURS: Option A: Madison Foodie Tour 2 - 5 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/madison-foodie-tour Organizer: Jesse, Amanda, Harsha Option B: Atwood Fest 2 - 5 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-madison-couchcrash-atwood-fest Organizers: Ayse & Cate Option C: Madison Museum Tour 2 - 5 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/659764 Organizer: Jenie Option D: Epic Systems Company Tour 2 - 5 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/epic-systems-company-tour-prepare-to-be-amazed TAKE OUT DINNER AT JAMES MADISON PARK: 7 - 8:45 PM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/take-out-dinner-james-madison-park Organizers: Jenie & Cate MADCITY PUB CRAWL: 9 PM - 2 AM https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-madison-couchcrash-pub-crawl Organizer: Cate Urbas --- SUNDAY JULY 26, 2015 --- FAREWELL PICNIC BRUNCH: 11:30 AM - 4 PM The perfect conclusion to a memorable weekend in Madison. https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/2015-madison-couchcrash-farewell-picnic Organizer: Jenie Couch Crash Boating Tour *Tentatively Planned* https://www.couchsurfing.com/events/couch-crash-madison-boating-tour-limited-space 1PM-5PM Organizer: Jesse