Plan An Event
Thank you for your interest in hosting an event at the Wisconsin State Fair Park!
We are “Built for Year-Round Fun”, whether you require a hall for a trade show, a unique space for a formal affair, a meeting location, or an arena for your event.
Check out the information below about hosting your event in our facilities and submit a request for proposal by completing our New Event Inquiry Form.
Types of Available Facilities
With 200 acres and 20 buildings available for rent, we have the space, expertise and amenities that will make your event a success.
Based on individual needs, our professional events team will make your event an occasion to remember.
Agriculture Facilities
Our Agriculture Facilities, referred to as Ag Village, are a multi-use area with several facilities available for much more than agricultural programming. An extensive array of buildings lend themselves to a multitude of diverse events and storage rental areas.
Amphitheater and Central Marketplace
The amphitheater provides the opportunity for smaller music and stage events, speeches or rallies. This venue includes a covered stage and open-air bleacher seating for up to 2,000 guests.
Bi-Level Livestock Barn
The Bi-Level Livestock Barn - complete with 32,000 square feet per floor, office space, restrooms, showers, a milking parlor, and washing stations - allows the building to host everything from animal agriculture events to flea markets and storage.
Case IH Coliseum
Capable of seating 3,120, this open air structure features a show ring, two concession stands, restroom facilities, office space and ticket booths. World Beef Expo, multiple horse shows, rodeos, dances and competitions are among the activities the Case IH Coliseum has been utilized for.
Dairy Cattle Barn
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.
Exhibition & Trade Show Facilities
From 18,000 square feet to 200,000 square feet, Wisconsin State Fair Park has versatile spaces for many types of exhibitions, trade shows, and consumer shows.
Exploratory Park
The beautiful, park-like setting provides a tranquil atmosphere for outdoor events of many natures. Exploratory Park is ideal for small receptions, day-retreats and more to provide a serene setting for a variety of occasions.
Exposition Center
With nearly 200,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Exposition Center is one of Wisconsin’s largest exhibit facilities. This space includes adaptable exhibit and meeting room space, catering services, ample parking and more.
Livestock Barns
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.
Meeting & Conference Facilities
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.
Milwaukee Mile
The Milwaukee Mile is a one mile long oval race track located at Wisconsin State Fair Park with grandstand and bleacher seating for approximately 35,000 spectators.
Original Cream Puff Pavilion
The facility, best known for its iconic namesake during the annual State Fair, features 18,000 square feet of space that is a unique and popular alternative for smaller events throughout the year.
Outdoor Facilities
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.
Parking Lots
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.
Peck Media Center
Originally built for racing teams and media professionals, the Milton Peck Media Center is a perfect space to hold your next meeting. Located inside the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, this facility provides a one-of-a-kind setting for your meeting goals to come to life.
Sheep & Goat Barn
The Sheep & Goat Barn is a flexible use building, perfect for a smaller livestock show, storage, use for rummage sales, and other open air type events. This building features its own show ring and designated office in the center of the facility.
Swine & Goat Barn
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.
Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center
The Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center is capable of hosting a multitude of events including banquets, meetings and events while also providing dormitory style housing accommodations.
Warm Up Ring
The Warm Up Ring features a large, covered area perfect for warming up animals before a show in the Case IH Coliseum. This facility can also serve as excellent covered storage space.
Wisconsin Products Pavilion
The Wisconsin Products Pavilion is one of the most widely used facilities within State Fair Park. A clear span building with 32,000 square feet of event space makes this a versatile rental facility with the ability to host a multitude of different events.
Event Planner Resources
While our facilities can be customized to fit your event’s needs, there are certain guidelines that all events must follow when held at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Check out the resources below to help you as you plan your event.
COVID-19 Operations & Guidelines Plan
Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is dedicated to providing safe and clean facilities and operations for all events and has adopted operational standards and guidelines to minimize risk to event promoters and attendees.
Electrical Guidelines
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.
Exhibitor Policies
Any person or business hosting an event or exhibiting during an event at State Fair Park must comply with Wisconsin State Fair Park Exhibitor Policies.
Facility Guidelines
Whether you are looking for policies and procedures, specifications or preferred vendors, the Wisconsin State Fair Park Facility Guidelines is a great resource for those questions you may not even think to ask.
Planner FAQ
Check out the answers to our most frequently asked questions about planning an event to be held at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wisconsin State Fair Park Receives GBAC STAR Accreditation
Wisconsin State Fair Park is one of the first fairgrounds in the United States to receive GBAC STARTM Accreditation, the gold standard on outbreak prevention, response, and recovery for prepared facilities. This accreditation encompasses all buildings and outdoor facilities at State Fair Park, including the annual Wisconsin State Fair.
New Event Inquiry Form
Please take a moment to fill out the New Event Inquiry Form.
Our sales team will then review your application and contact you within five (5) business days.
Have questions about hosting an event at Wisconsin State Fair Park? Contact us!
- Email: eventservices@wistatefair.com
- Phone: 414.266.7300