Special Events

Special Events

Enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities throughout the weekend! Listen to live music at the Clean Energy-Powered Main Stage and Forest Stage, explore family fun and kids’ activities at Rainbow’s End, get moving in a yoga, aerial dance, or fitness class, or just take a break in the shade!

Stay tuned; special events will be added soon! Take a look at past years’ events!

Human-Powered Main Stage Learn More HUMAN-POWERED MAIN STAGE by Power By the People. Join us this year at the Main Stage for human-powered keynote speakers and entertainment thanks to Power by the People who have developed human-powered bicycle equipment! We’ll need volunteers ready to hop on a bicycle and generate power for the Main Stage acts. More information about Power by the People, visit PowerbythePeople.org. Register to be a Main Stage biker at TheEnergyFair.org/volunteer.	Green Mini Demo Derby Learn More The Green Mini Demo Derby in Custer, WI brings the worlds of county fairs and alternative energy into collision. Solar-powered remote control cars compete in heats on Friday and Saturday evening, finishing with a championship showdown. Pick your favorite team – hero or villain – and cheer them on in this all-ages, family-friendly tournament filled with goofy costumes and fun rivalries! Held Friday & Saturday from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Forest Stage. (Rain location: Yellow Flag Tent) Milwaukee-based artist Colin Matthes makes each Green Mini Demo Derby car by hand and organizes the event. Colin is a member of JustSeeds Artist Cooperative. 2020 Participants: Colectivo Midwest PV Midwest Renewable Energy Association Northwind Solar Panasonic RENEW Wisconsin Do you have the skills to take down Midwest PV’s driver, MREA’s very own Nick Matthes, the 2019’s defending champ? To sponsor your own Green Mini Demo Derby car, contact Jordan Pupols at jordanp@midwestrenew.org.	Massage & Wellness Learn More Supported by Delta Dental of Wisconsin. Massage Tent Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Fair by visiting our Massage Tent. Your choice of a chair or table massage and reflexology. 15% of profits will go to support MREA’s mission. Make an appointment at the tent so you don’t miss out! Yoga Sessions Get your flow on with Marguerite of Artha Yoga Studios! Work on overall stamina, strength, and flexibility while gaining focus and peace of mind in flow-style yoga that sequences posture change. All levels welcome. Yoga sessions held daily: 9 a.m. – Friday, Saturday, & Sunday in the Maroon Flag Tent 11 a.m. – Friday in Rainbow’s End (Kids & Family Session)
Daily Yoga Sessions Learn More Get your flow on with Marguerite of Artha Yoga Studios! Work on overall stamina, strength, and flexibility while gaining focus and peace of mind in flow-style yoga that sequences posture change. All levels welcome. Marguerite Ramlow, Co-owner, Artha Sustainable Living Center, LLC and Artha Yoga Studios.	Artisan Market Learn More Make sure to bring a bag for sustainably crafted and locally-sourced goodies available for purchase in the Artisan Market during the Fair! Peruse the one-of a kind items from local artists, craftsmen, and hobbyist. There’s something for everyone.	EV & Clean Transportation Showcase Learn More The Future is Electric! Explore the emerging clean transportation options, and learn all about energy-efficient travel at The Clean Transportation Show during The Energy Fair! The show will feature alternative and fuel-efficient vehicles from around the Midwest. From homebrew cars that run on moonshine, to DIY electric bikes, to the latest offerings from Tesla Motors, the Clean Transportation Show holds a multitude of lean, clean, green driving machines. Do you have a mode of clean transportation that you’d like to show? Register at TheEnergyFair.org/clean-transportation-show, or call us at 715-592-6595.
Free Lighting Starter Kits for Turning in Old, Incandescent bulbs! Learn More Get rewarded for recycling this year at the fair. Be sure to bring your old, incandescent bulbs and stop by the Focus on Energy booth to swap out your old bulbs for new ones. You’ll receive a brand new 60W ENERGY STAR LED for each bulb turned-in (limit 12 per customer). Heavily discounted LED bulbs will be available for purchase, including an LED starter kit.	Free Water Testing Learn More Is your water safe to drink? Bring a sample of your well-water and have it screened for nitrate. Water specialists will perform free, on-the-spot testing in minutes. Bring your well-water in any clean container to The Energy Fair. Testing will be available all weekend at exhibitor booth X18.