State Fair Energy Park

There’s so much to do!

Visit Energy Park at Wisconsin State Fair, Aug. 4-14, 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 7 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 7 p.m.

Melinda Myers, horticulturist — Affordable Food Gardening

Whether you’re a foodie, are planning to garden with kids, looking for some cool new plants to grow, or interested in supporting pollinators, you’ll find plenty of ideas at the Energy Park gardens. Plus, gardening expert Melinda Myers will share ideas on how to create “Affordable Food Gardening,” no matter the size of your garden. Learn about new tools and garden products to help make gardening easier — and more fun — for all involved.

Affordable Food Gardening

Growing your own food can boost the flavor and nutritional value of your snacks and meals as well as save you money. Learn growing methods and space saving strategies to help maximize your harvest and return on investment. Melinda will cover proper planting and care tips to ensure success. She’ll also share the benefits growing your own food provides you and your family.
Daily: 10:45 a.m.

Ornamental & Edible Container Gardening Success

Did you know you can increase your container gardening success and minimize maintenance with some simple strategies? Melinda will share her favorite ways to create and maintain beautiful ornamental and productive edible container gardens all season long with minimal effort. She’ll also provide vacation care strategies for keeping your container gardens hydrated while you’re away.
Daily: 1 p.m.

Tips for Growing Your Favorite Vegetables — A different vegetable featured each day!

Each day of the fair, Melinda will cover a different group of popular vegetable favorites to help you increase your growing success. Once you know Melinda’s tips and tricks for planting, care, harvesting and ways to manage common problems, you’ll boost the health and productivity of the plants and your enjoyment.
Daily: 4:30 p.m.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center — Raptor Program

See feathered friends up close and learn about their habits, habitats and history from Schlitz Audubon Nature Center experts. Watch for impromptu bird sightings in Energy Park and ask questions. We even have an "early bird" show for guests who stop in when the fair opens.
Daily: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m.

Power! Play! Pandemonium!

Roll the giant dice and test your safety knowledge. Participate in fun, interactive activities and wear the same safety gear our pros use when they make repairs to our equipment. Learn about trees and wires, install an insulator while wearing protective equipment, and install pipe connections.
Daily: 10:30 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

Solar Speedway Spectacular

Join us for the fastest race at the fair as sun-powered cars zoom down the track. Ready, set, solar!
Daily: 2:15 p.m.

Mystery Show

Daily: 12:00 noon

Focus on Energy

Helping Wisconsin utility customers choose energy- and money-saving products, get cash-back incentives, and improve the comfort of their homes. Watch our new show, Adventures in Energy Efficiency – Daily: 3:15 p.m.
Focus on Energy.
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 7 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 7 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 7 p.m.