There’s so much to do!
Visit Energy Park at Wisconsin State Fair, July 31 - Aug. 10,
for free family fun. Our daily lineup features performances, exhibits and demonstrations in a clean, relaxed park setting.
Energy Park is on the west side of the fair grounds on Wetley Way at Center Street.
Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Safety wristbands for children
Get a bright orange wristband that holds your child’s identification and your cellphone number
that State Fair Park police can use if your child gets lost at the fair.
Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Solar Power Pollinators scavenger hunt
Stop by the Solar Power Pollinators activity station, presented in partnership with Discovery World. Pick up a scavenger hunt card, explore Energy Park and build your very own Solar Power Pollinator. Choose your butterfly or bee, decorate it, then add your solar cell and vibrating motor. Learn about solar energy by creating a simple solar circuit. Once built, your Solar Power Pollinator will be energized by the sun.
Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Melinda Myers, horticulturist
Growing gardens is good for the mind, body, spirit and your household budget. Join Melinda Myers as she presents three shows daily.
Visit our beautiful gardens for ideas and inspiration to make gardening fun and easy.
Enhancing your garden’s beauty
Feature garden plants
Energy Park gardens map
Companion planting
Learn more about research-based companion planting strategies to grow a more productive and beautiful garden by working with nature. Melinda will discuss plant selections and combinations to improve soil and reduce pest problems without the use of chemicals.
Daily: 10:45 a.m.
New varieties for gardens and containers
Discover new, unique and improved plant varieties for gardens and containers. Melinda will share some new, or just new to you, flower and vegetable varieties growing in containers and gardens at Energy Park.
Daily: 1:30 p.m.
Vertical gardening
Save space, reduce energy use, screen bad views and create privacy by growing vertically. Melinda will share fun, affordable and attractive ways to use this technique to incorporate flowers and edible plants into your landscape and container gardens.
Daily: 4 p.m.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Learn about Wisconsin’s diverse habitats and animals from Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Raptor Meet and Greet
Meet a raptor up close and learn about its habits, habitat and history. This 15-minute meet and greet allows you to ask questions and talk with raptor experts about these magnificent hunters of the sky.
Daily: 10:15 a.m.
Raptors of Schlitz Audubon
Owls, falcons, eagles, oh my! In this family-friendly 30-minute program, see raptors up close, learn about their hunting skills, and hear about conservation efforts that help protect them.
Daily: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Wildlife of Wisconsin
Meet reptiles, amphibians, a hawk and more in this 15-minute program about Wisconsin’s wildlife. Learn about each creature’s habitat, followed by hands-on interaction with a few of the animal ambassadors.
Daily: 1:15 p.m.
Cowabunga
Meet and get your picture with a young heifer! Learn about all things dairy, agriculture in general, and how We Energies and farmers work together for you.
12:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 2, 8
Energy Explorations
Explore electric and natural gas – learn awareness and safety, experience emergencies and hazards. Live demos, hands-on activities, giveaways and photo ops!
12:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7
Can You Dig It?
Keep you and your family safe with backyard projects – planting bushes, flowers and trees; building decks, gazebos and sheds; installing/replacing fences, mailboxes and more. Call 811 Before You Dig!
12:30 p.m. Aug. 1
Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy is Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program. Visit their exhibit to have your energy-efficiency questions answered, pick up fun giveaways (for adults and kids), and ask about ordering a free package of energy-saving products if your utility participates in Focus on Energy.
Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
National Theatre for Children
Energy Endgame is a hilarious, action-packed adventure that teaches children about energy efficiency. Crash ReBoot needs help figuring out who (or what!) is sabotaging the energy supply at GameCo, his game design company. Audience interaction, useful money-saving energy tips, and actor hijinks will all be found at Energy Endgame.
Daily: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.
Interactive exhibits
Learn how energy is generated and delivered. Explore how forestry can keep your home cooler and improve energy reliability.
View tools and equipment used by employees to install and maintain power. Learn about mercaptan and the appropriate steps
to take if you smell a natural gas leak.
Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Peregrine falcon nesting box
From endangered to soaring high, learn about the peregrine falcon nesting boxes installed on many of our power plants
and why we enjoy having these remarkable birds at our plants. See an actual nesting box up close, learn falcon facts
and see falcon artifacts.
Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Agriculture
Farm customers can get information on our farm electric rewiring and rebate programs at our customer service area.
Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
