Frequently Asked Questions
Admission is free at the Minnesota Energy Fair to 80+ workshops and 60+ exhibits, the Electric Vehicle Show, family activities, and more. All Access Passes and MREA Membership include music, keynote speakers, solar professional workshops, and the pre-fair Solar Professional Day. All Access Pass pricing is as follows:
FREE Admission to Workshops & Exhibits (St. Paul, MN)
All Access Pass pricing:
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Adult 1-Day Pass |
$15 |
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Senior (65+) / Student 1-Day Pass |
$10 |
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Youth (13-18) 1-Day Pass |
$10 |
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Kids 12 and under |
Free |
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Free |
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Free |
A full listing of ticket prices for both our MN and WI events can be found on our ticket order page: https://www.theenergyfair.org/tickets/
Note that workshops and exhibits at the St. Paul, MN fair will be FREE and open to the public!
Free Admission for St. Paul, MN: At the Fair in St. Paul, MN, workshops and exhibits will be FREE and open to the public, and All Access Passes will include music, featured speakers, and solar professional workshops. MREA Members, Hardcore Volunteers, Sponsors, Presenters, & Exhibitors receive a free All Access Pass to the MN Fair.
Free Admission for Custer, WI: MREA Members, kids 12 & under, and hardcore volunteers receive free admission to the WI Fair! Volunteers giving two hours time can get in free the day they volunteer and Sunday, Dads get in free when with their child (WI Fair).
St. Paul, MN Fair: We’ll have a credit card terminal at the Front Gate and limited credit card availability throughout the grounds. There will be an ATM at the Beverage tent.
Custer, WI Fair: Yes, we accept credit card payments for tickets at the Front Gate and merchandise at the Marketplace and Info Tent.
At this time public wifi is not available for either event.
Wifi will not be available to presenters and exhibitors at the St. Paul, MN event.
Wifi will be available to presenters and exhibitors at the Custer, WI event.
Please check back for any updates.
- Most importantly, yourself, friends, and family!
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Rain jacket and umbrella – we’ll be going strong in rain or shine!
- Refillable water bottle
- If you’re an MREA Member, bring your membership card for quick entry to the Fair
- Business cards for networking; pencil / pen
- Camera or mobile device – tag @TheEnergyFair on Facebook and Twitter
Minnesota Energy Fair 2017
Friday, September 8 (Pre-Fair Solar Professional Day)………………8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 9…………………………………………………..9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 10……………………………………………………9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul, MN Fair:
For the safety of your animal, yourself, and our other guests, PLEASE leave your dog and other pets at home unless your animal is training to be or is a service animal.
Custer, WI Fair:
Sorry, NO PETS are allowed at The Energy Fair grounds in Custer, WI unless your animal is training to be or is a service animal.
Exhibitor Staffing Dates and Hours
Friday, September 8 (Exhibitor check-in and setup)……………8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 9 (Vehicles permitted)………………………7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 9 (Exhibits Open)……………………………..9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 10 (Vehicles permitted)……………………….7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m
Sunday, September 10 (Exhibits Open)……………………………..9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 10 (Exhibitor take-down)…………………….5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 10 (Vehicles permitted)……………………….6:00 p.m. or earlier upon park staff approval
If you are unable to setup Friday, September 8 and/or need to restock your booth, vehicles will be permitted on the grounds between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10.
If your booth needs to be re-stocked during Fair Hours, you must walk materials in or seek assistance from an MREA staff member or bike transportation volunteer.
Harriet Island/St Paul Parks staff will not be available to transport exhibitor goods due to the liability.
Minnesota Energy Fair:
Friday, September 8
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: West Parking Lot
Address: 110 Harriet Island Road, St Paul, MN
See setup map for visual guidance
You MUST stop at exhibitor check-in where MREA staff will give you direction for what entry your vehicle should take (there will be separate entries for long versus standard vehicles given turn radius constraints). Plus, you’ll want to pick up your program, badges, and more!
After 8:00 p.m. exhibitor materials will be stationed at Will-Call in the Front Gate.
Exhibitors receive an email confirmation containing the exhibitor information packet which can also be found on the exhibitor information page at www.TheEnergyFair.org/exhibt.
You can also view the packet here:
Exhibitor Information Packet
West Parking Lot Address
200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd
St Paul, MN 55107
Directions
Coming from Hwy 52, exit on Plato Blvd
Turn West onto Plato Blvd
Follow Plato past Robert and Wabasha Streets and continue on until Plato ends at Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd
Turn right onto Justus Ohage Blvd and follow to the parking lot.
Restrictions
Parking in the West Parking Lot is restricted to those who have been approved to park there. Security will have a master list if your parking pass did not make it to you in the mail.
East Parking Lot Address
110 Harriet Island Road
St Paul, MN 55107
Directions Coming from Hwy 52
Turn West onto Plato Blvd
Turn right onto South Livingston Ave
Turn left onto East Fillmore Ave
Turn right onto Harriest Island Blvd
Restrictions
Parking in the East Parking Lot is restricted to those who have been approved to park there. Security will have a master list if your parking pass did not make it to you in the mail.
We will be creating our Membership Roster for The MN Energy Fair beginning Wednesday morning, Sept 6. If you join or renew your membership after that time, please print your receipt and bring it with you to The MN Energy Fair Front Gate.
All current members who joined prior to Sept 6 will be listed on our roster and receive a membership wristband which includes entry to the All Access Pass areas, good for the entire weekend.
If you have received your membership card, please bring it with you. If you have not received it, please provide your name upon arriving at the Front Gate.