In an effort to bring clean energy and sustainable living education to the largest audience possible, the MREA works to keep admission prices low and offers free entry to volunteers, kids 12 and under, and MREA Members.
A quick summary of Energy Fair prices is located at the base of this page, including rates for youth – click here to skip scrolling.
For more information about the Fair head to the FAQs page.
No refunds. All coupons expire 6/25/23, exclude camping, and can only be used once per order/person.
THE ENERGY FAIR 5K – RISE UP & RACE
Join the MREA for the first ever Energy Fair 5K, held during The 32nd Annual Energy Fair, June 23-25, 2023.
Race, run, jog, walk, or skip during this family-friendly event! 5K participants will be timed during this event and 1K participants will not be timed. All participants will receive shirts and medals regardless of finishing times, with unique prizes given to top finishers.
MREA Members receive free admission to The Energy Fair as well as other benefits.
View full list of MREA Membership benefits.
Individual MREA Membership
$40.00 – $50.00
Lifetime MREA Membership
$500.00
MREA Business Membership
$75.00 – $5,000.00
Extended Workshops
Camping is hosted by MREA at The Back 40 Campground, less than a mile from the fairgrounds. Free shuttle and access to shower trailer. See the Back 40 Brochure for more information. Sponsored by Crocket Septic
Camp Site – 1 Tent with Car
$25.00 / night
Camp Site – 2 Tents with Car
$50.00 / night
Camp Site – 3 Tents with Car
$75.00 / night
Camp Site – RV
$25.00 / night
Camp Site – Walk-in with Tent
$20.00 / night
MADISON SHUTTLE BUS – Saturday, June 24th
Proudly provided by the Four Lakes Group Sierra Club. Register HERE for the bus. There is a $5 cost per rider.
Attendees must pay their own entrance into the Fair. Tickets available online at: TheEnergyFair.org/tickets.
7:00 a.m.: Depart from Willy St Coop West, 6825 University Ave in Middleton. (Please arrive early and park on the street.)
7:15 a.m.: Depart from 357 Price Place (Hilldale Mall near the Great Dane)
7:30 a.m.: Depart from Kohl Center, 601 W Dayton St.
7:45 a.m.: Depart behind Hawthorne Library, 2707 Hermina St.
8:30 a.m.: Optional pick up in Portage, WI at 2990 New Pineray Rd if there are riders.
9:45 a.m.: Arrive at The Energy Fair
7:15 p.m.: Depart The Energy Fair to return to Madison. Will be back at Willy St West by 10:00 p.m.
| Ticket Type | Early Bird Pricing Through May 14 |
Front Gate Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Weekend Pass | $35 | $45 |
| 65+/Student Weekend Pass | $16 | $20 |
| Youth (13-18) Weekend Pass | $16 | $20 |
| Adult 1-Day Pass | $15 | $20 |
| 65+/Student 1-Day Pass | $8 | $10 |
| Youth (13-18) 1-Day Pass | $8 | $10 |
| Kids 12 and under | Free | Free |
| MREA Members | Free | Free |
| Volunteers | Free | Free |
| Special Event Tickets | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Networking Dinner
Adult Under 12 |
$20 $10 |
$20 $10 |
| Community Dinner | $45 | $55 |
| Extended Workshops | Varies | Varies |