Wisconsin State Fair Park features over 200 acres of facilities for outdoor events. From a blank slate in any of the 15 parking lots at State Fair Park to the historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway, there are several outdoor facilities available for transformation into any kind of event.
Whether you need a small space or large exhibit hall for your meeting or conference, Wisconsin State Fair Park has a facility to match. See below for details on the Exposition Center and Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center.
Every vehicle entering Wisconsin State Fair Park during show days is required to pay for parking. Exhibitor Passes are available for purchase up until the show starts. There is no charge for parking on load in days.
Persons or companies exhibiting at an event at Wisconsin State Fair Park can order Electrical, Telephone, High Speed Internet, Gas, Water/Drain, and Compressed Air directly to their booth. Services must be ordered and paid for at least 14 days in advance of show opening date to receive advanced pricing.
Any person or business hosting an event or exhibiting during an event at State Fair Park must comply with Wisconsin State Fair Park Electrical Guidelines.
The Warm Up Ring features a large, covered area perfect for warming up animals before a show in the Coliseum. This facility can also serve as excellent covered storage space.
The Swine & Goat Barn is a flexible use facility that is perfect for a smaller livestock show, storage, and other open air type events. This building features its own show ring and designated office in the center of the building.
Wisconsin State Fair Park has over 2.5 million square feet of rentable parking lot space to make your event come to life. The areas are ideal for multiple usages including tented events, drive-thru sales, small festivals, or motorized events such as motorcycle training classes.
The Dairy Cattle Barn was built in 1907 and is one of the oldest buildings at Wisconsin State Fair Park. This barn can be used as either a warm-up ring or for stalling livestock. The Dairy Cattle Barn features a total capacity of 172 stalls in over 46,000 square feet.
The Livestock Barns feature a total capacity of 286 stalls in over 54,000 square feet. These open-air barns are joined together by two covered livestock washing stations.
