Enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities throughout the weekend! Listen to live music at the Human-Powered Main Stage and Forest Stage, explore family fun and kids’ activities at Rainbow’s End, take part in a Yoga session, or just take a break by receiving a massage and foot reflexology in the Massage Tent.
Visit often; we’ll be adding musical guests, special events, and kids’ activities regularly!
Enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities throughout the weekend! Listen to live music at the Human-Powered Main Stage and Forest Stage, explore family fun and kids’ activities at Rainbow’s End, cheer for your favorite car during our action-packed Green Mini Demo Derby, or just take a break by receiving a massage and foot reflexology in the Massage Tent or practicing yoga.
Visit often; we’ll be adding more musical guests, special events, and kids’ activities regularly!
We’re in talks with musicians setting up some incredible entertainment for 2022! We love your input! Email Celia Sweet with any suggestions at celia@midwestrenew.org
Take a look at previous artists below!
Patchouli & Terra GuitarraFriday, June 26 - 3:00 pm Internationally touring, world radio chart topping guitar duo! Master guitarist Bruce Hecksel and singer-songwriter Julie Patchouli blend music from their two musical projects, Patchouli and Terra Guitarra. Terra Guitarra is reviewed as “one of … |
Raine SternFriday, June 26 - 7:15 pm It’s not every day you witness a musician in her early 20s leading a nine-piece band. Then again, Stern is not your average young musician. Flanked by a pair of … |
26 BATS!Friday, June 26 - 9:00 pm 26 BATS! is composed of the members of music collective, Kriyative Emblems of a Blue Soul Renaissance. With their multi-genre influences including hip-hop, jazz, soul, and alternative rock, 26 BATS! … |
Genevieve HeywardSaturday, June 27 - 6:00 pm Adept at both guitar and piano, Genevieve writes the songs she sings, songs firmly rooted in the contemporary, with faint hints of tendrils running deep toward the influence of old … |
Gully BoysSaturday, June 27 - 9:00 pm Born from passion, Kathy, Nadirah, and Natalie make up the Minneapolis 3-piece that Gully Boys is today. Gully Boys melodic tunes and raw lyrics make it hard to believe that … |
Dead HorsesSunday, June 28 - 12:00 pm Hailing from the fertile land of Wisconsin, Dead Horses are known for frontwoman Sarah Vos’ “aching, haunting vocals” (No Depression), “evocative, empathetic storytelling” (NPR Music), and a sound that bridges … |
Bad Bad HatsSunday, June 28 - 2:00 pm Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Kerry Alexander, Chris Hoge, and Connor Davison. Named for a trouble-making character from the Madeline children’s books, … |
Friday, June 26 - 3:00 pm
Forest Stage
Internationally touring, world radio chart topping guitar duo! Master guitarist Bruce Hecksel and singer-songwriter Julie Patchouli blend music from their two musical projects, Patchouli and Terra Guitarra. Terra Guitarra is reviewed as “one of …
Friday, June 26 - 7:15 pm
Main Stage
It’s not every day you witness a musician in her early 20s leading a nine-piece band. Then again, Stern is not your average young musician. Flanked by a pair of …
Friday, June 26 - 9:00 pm
Main Stage
26 BATS! is composed of the members of music collective, Kriyative Emblems of a Blue Soul Renaissance. With their multi-genre influences including hip-hop, jazz, soul, and alternative rock, 26 BATS! …
Saturday, June 27 - 6:00 pm
Forest Stage
Adept at both guitar and piano, Genevieve writes the songs she sings, songs firmly rooted in the contemporary, with faint hints of tendrils running deep toward the influence of old …
Saturday, June 27 - 9:00 pm
Main Stage
Born from passion, Kathy, Nadirah, and Natalie make up the Minneapolis 3-piece that Gully Boys is today. Gully Boys melodic tunes and raw lyrics make it hard to believe that …
Sunday, June 28 - 12:00 pm
Main Stage
Hailing from the fertile land of Wisconsin, Dead Horses are known for frontwoman Sarah Vos’ “aching, haunting vocals” (No Depression), “evocative, empathetic storytelling” (NPR Music), and a sound that bridges …
Sunday, June 28 - 2:00 pm
Main Stage
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Kerry Alexander, Chris Hoge, and Connor Davison. Named for a trouble-making character from the Madeline children’s books, …
Stay tuned; special events will be added soon! Take a look at past years’ events!
Human-Powered Main StageALL WEEKEND - Main Stage HUMAN-POWERED MAIN STAGE by Power By the People. Join us this year at the Main Stage for human-powered keynote speakers … |
Green Mini Demo DerbyFriday, June 26 - 7:00 pm at the Forest Stage The Green Mini Demo Derby in Custer, WI brings the worlds of county fairs and alternative energy into collision. Solar-powered … |
Massage & Wellness
Supported by Delta Dental of Wisconsin. Massage Tent Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday from … |
Daily Yoga Sessions
Get your flow on with Marguerite of Artha Yoga Studios! Work on overall stamina, strength, and flexibility while gaining focus … |
Artisan MarketArtisan Market Make sure to bring a bag for sustainably crafted and locally-sourced goodies available for purchase in the Artisan Market during … |
EV & Clean Transportation ShowcaseClean Transportation Show The Future is Electric! Explore the emerging clean transportation options, and learn all about energy-efficient travel at The Clean Transportation … |
Free Lighting Starter Kits for Turning in Old, Incandescent bulbs!Exhibit Tent A, Booths A28 & A29 Get rewarded for recycling this year at the fair. Be sure to bring your old, incandescent bulbs and stop by … |
Illuminate: Upcycled Runway Show
Illuminate is a collaborative project between the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), CREATE Portage County, and the AIR Project. On June … |
Free Water TestingALL WEEKEND at Exhibitor Booth X18 Is your water safe to drink? Bring a sample of your well-water and have it screened for nitrate. Water specialists will … |
Stay tuned; more special events will be added soon!
ALL WEEKEND - Main Stage
HUMAN-POWERED MAIN STAGE by Power By the People. Join us this year at the Main Stage for human-powered keynote speakers …
Friday, June 26 - 7:00 pm at the Forest Stage
Saturday, June 27 - 7:00 pm at the Forest Stage
The Green Mini Demo Derby in Custer, WI brings the worlds of county fairs and alternative energy into collision. Solar-powered …
Supported by Delta Dental of Wisconsin. Massage Tent Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday from …
Get your flow on with Marguerite of Artha Yoga Studios! Work on overall stamina, strength, and flexibility while gaining focus …
Artisan Market
Make sure to bring a bag for sustainably crafted and locally-sourced goodies available for purchase in the Artisan Market during …
Clean Transportation Show
The Future is Electric! Explore the emerging clean transportation options, and learn all about energy-efficient travel at The Clean Transportation …
Exhibit Tent A, Booths A28 & A29
Get rewarded for recycling this year at the fair. Be sure to bring your old, incandescent bulbs and stop by …
Illuminate is a collaborative project between the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), CREATE Portage County, and the AIR Project. On June …
ALL WEEKEND at Exhibitor Booth X18
Is your water safe to drink? Bring a sample of your well-water and have it screened for nitrate. Water specialists will …
Stay tuned; kids’ activities will be added soon! Take a look at kids’ activities from recent years!
Yoga for Kids & FamilyRainbow's End (Kids' Tent) Have fun cultivating balance and harmony with the whole family by enjoying yoga poses that almost anyone can do. Yoga … |
Fabulous Frogs & Sensational SnakesRainbow's End (Kids' Tent) Sing songs, see puppets, and learn all about the frogs and snakes that live in Wisconsin! Presented by David Stokes, … |
Terrific TurtlesRainbow's End (Kids' Tent) High and low energy live turtles! Come see, touch (some, not all), and sing all about live turtles at this … |
Green Mini Demo Derby
The Green Mini Demo Derby in Custer, WI brings the worlds of county fairs and alternative energy into collision. Solar-powered … |
Stay tuned; more kids’ activities will be added soon!
Rainbow's End (Kids' Tent)
Have fun cultivating balance and harmony with the whole family by enjoying yoga poses that almost anyone can do. Yoga …
Rainbow's End (Kids' Tent)
Sing songs, see puppets, and learn all about the frogs and snakes that live in Wisconsin! Presented by David Stokes, …
Rainbow's End (Kids' Tent)
High and low energy live turtles! Come see, touch (some, not all), and sing all about live turtles at this …
The Green Mini Demo Derby in Custer, WI brings the worlds of county fairs and alternative energy into collision. Solar-powered …
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