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How much does it cost to attend the fair?

2019 Ticket Type	Early Bird Pricing Through May 17	Front Gate Pricing Starting May 18

Adult Weekend Pass	$26	$35
Senior (65+)/Student Weekend Pass	$15	$20
Youth (13-18) Weekend Pass	$15	$20

Adult 1-Day Pass	$10	$15
Senior (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	$15	$15
General Membership Meeting and Pizza Dinner	$10	$20
Benefit Dinner	$40	$55
Solar Home Tour	$5	$5
Extended Workshops	$30	$30

Who gets free admission to the Fair?

Free Admission: MREA Members, kids 12 & under, and Hardcore Volunteers receive free admission! Volunteers giving two-hours time can get in free the day they volunteer.

Can I pay with a credit card?

2019 Information

Some areas of the Fair accept credit card payment including the Front Gate, Silent Auction & Info Tent, and MREA Marketplace.

An ATM is located at the MREA Marketplace to supply cash if needed. The following areas of The Energy Fair accept cash only:
– Organic Valley Breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday)
– MREA Cafe
– Beer Tent
– Some exhibitors and food vendors

Is there WIFI at the Fair?

At this time public wifi is not available.

Wifi will be available to presenters and exhibitors.

Please check back for any updates.

What should I bring to the Fair?

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 receipt or simply tell your name to the Front Gate volunteers. (We are no longer mailing membership cards.)
Business cards for networking; pencil / pen
Camera or mobile device – tag @TheEnergyFair on Facebook and Twitter

What are the Fair’s hours?

2019 Dates & Times
Friday, June 21………………………………………………………9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22…………………………………………………..9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23……………………………………………………..9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Are pets allowed?

Sorry, NO PETS are allowed unless your animal is training to be or is a service animal.

What are the exhibitor hours?

2019 Exhibitor Staffing Dates and Hours

Thursday, June 20 (Exhibitor check-in and setup)……………9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21 (Vehicles permitted)……………………………….8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Friday, June 21 (Exhibits Open)………………………………………9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22 (Vehicles permitted)……………………………7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Saturday, June 22 (Exhibits Open)…………………………………..9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23 (Vehicles permitted)………………………………7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m
Sunday, June 23 (Exhibits Open)……………………………………..9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23 (Exhibitor take-down)……………………………5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

I’m an exhibitor, where can I find the exhibitor information packet?

Exhibitors receive an email confirmation containing the exhibitor information packet which can also be found at the bottom of the exhibitor information page at www.TheEnergyFair.org/exhibit.

I’m a member, how do I receive free admission to The Energy Fair?

All current members will be listed on our roster at The Energy Fair Front Gate and receive a membership wristband which includes entry for the entire weekend.

In order to expedite Front Gate entry, please present your membership payment receipt as proof of membership (this can be done by printout or phone).

How much is parking?

Parking at The Energy Fair is free!