There’s so much to do!
Visit Energy Park at Wisconsin State Fair, Aug. 3-13,
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.
Grow a beautiful budget-wise garden anywhere
Specialty garden plants
Energy Park gardens map
Container gardening
Plants, combos and care – As long as you can provide sufficient water, nutrients and the proper growing conditions,
you can grow just about anything in a container.
Daily: 10:45 a.m.
Budget-wise and beautiful gardens
You can save money while growing a beautiful landscape filled with colorful gardens. Learn how to stretch your plant budget.
Daily: 1:30 p.m.
New look to easy-case plant favorites
We all have favorite plants. Change things up a bit by growing different varieties of your favorite annuals.
Daily: 4 p.m.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Learn about Wisconsin’s diverse habitats and animals from Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Early Bird
See feathered friends up close and learn about their habits, habitats and history.
Watch for impromptu bird sightings in Energy Park and ask questions.
Daily: 10:15 a.m.
Raptor program and flight demonstration
Experience the stunning power and grace of Wisconsin’s native raptors. Get a bird’s eye view of our feathered
ambassadors as they set the scene for discovery at our thrilling and engaging program.
Daily: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Wildlife of Wisconsin
Meet turtles, snakes, amphibians and others up close while learning about their behaviors.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center experts will present these animal ambassadors and share the importance of these species in Wisconsin. Presentation
followed by a unique hands-on experience.
Daily: 1 p.m.
Mystery Show
There’s something new every day. Stop in and be surprised.
Daily: 10:45 a.m.
Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy is our partner in energy education. Helping Wisconsin utility customers choose energy- and money-saving products, get cash-back incentives, and improve the comfort of their homes.
Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 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.
You can DIY
What do a dog house, bird feeder, compost bin and mailbox have in common? You can find them all in the Energy Park gardens.
See these great do-it-yourself projects and learn how to build them.
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.
