Like many good things, the idea for The Energy Fair began in the kitchen. After reading a call to action for a “People’s Energy Fair” by Richard Perez in Home Power Magazine, a group of friends took to the local farm kitchen and organized The First Annual Energy Fair, held at the Amherst, Wisconsin fairgrounds in 1990.

Despite a rainy forecast, the Fair saw tremendous success, drawing 4000 attendees. Shortly after, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association was formed and incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with an unwavering mission to “promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration”. Since then, the MREA has grown steadily, and in 1999 we moved to our permanent headquarters in Custer, Wisconsin, the current location of The Energy Fair.

The Energy Fair is the nation’s longest-running event of its kind, bringing together renewable energy and green living enthusiasts since 1990. Having evolved into a single-day, consumer-focused event, the Fair will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the MREA headquarters in Custer, WI and will host a competitive selection of workshops, demonstrations, exhibit booths, and the usual music and fun that has always been at the heart of the Fair.

• Pre-sale tickets on sale until midnight on Tuesday, June 18
• Day of Tickets: Available Saturday, June 22 at the Front Gate.
• Admission to Friday’s Industry Demo Day is not included with Saturday’s Energy Fair ticket purchase.
• Join as an MREA Member to get into the Fair for free
• Start the day with the Rise Up & Race 5K
• Enjoy live music, vegan food options, and a variety of educational workshops, demonstrations, and exhibitors
• View our special events line up and workshop schedule