Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park
The Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park has more than 230,000 square feet of exhibition space, one of Wisconsin's largest exhibit facilities, on a nearly 200-acre, year-round events campus in West Allis along Interstate 94. Parking runs $13 for most events and $18 to $22 for signature events like the Fair, with multi-entry passes available for $16. All restrooms are ADA compliant, and handicap parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis through Gate 4.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Exposition Center 230,000+ sq ft; amphitheater 2,000
- Indoor or outdoor
- Mostly indoor, with an open-air amphitheater
- Official site
- wistatefair.com
- Next festival here
- Holiday Folk Fair International, Nov 20 to 22, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Signature events like the Fair cost more to park, $18 to $22 versus $13 otherwise.
- Multi-entry parking passes cost $16 each if you're coming back more than once.
- Handicap parking needs a valid decal or plate and is first-come, first-served through Gate 4.
- The amphitheater's open-air bleachers seat up to 2,000 under a covered stage.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 230,000+ sq ft exhibition space · Nearly 200-acre, year-round campus · Parking $13 to $22 depending on event.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You need a huge indoor exhibit hall: 230,000+ square feet.
- You want an easy Interstate 94 location near Milwaukee landmarks.
Think twice if
- You're attending a signature event and expect the standard $13 parking rate: it's $18 to $22 instead.
Getting there and parking
Wisconsin State Fair Park sits along Interstate 94 on the western side of Milwaukee County, a short distance from the Milwaukee County Zoo, Miller Park and downtown Milwaukee.
Parking for most non-Fair events costs $13 per vehicle and $10 per motorcycle; signature events including the Fair charge $18 to $22 for vehicles and $13 for motorcycles. Multi-entry passes can be bought for $16 each, and vehicle parking passes are only needed during special events.
Accessibility
All restrooms at State Fair Park are ADA compliant, with accessible stalls, sinks and wheelchair-height soap and paper dispensers; most, though not all, restrooms also have changing tables. Service dogs are welcome in all facilities and on the grounds if leashed or harnessed and under the handler's control.
Handicap parking is first-come, first-served: permanent spaces sit on the west and north sides of the facility and temporary event spaces on the south and east sides, both reached via Gate 4, and a valid permanent or temporary handicap decal or plate is required. An elevator near the north lobby reaches the second-floor meeting rooms and Exposition Center offices.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (wistatefair.com).
Camping
State Fair Park's RV Park has a propane filling station, available during office hours, that costs $4.25 a gallon and can fill both tanks and RVs.
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2025 Wisconsin State Fair - 30 second Radio Spot
From the venue · Sep 10, 2025
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2025 Wisconsin State Fair - 15 second Radio Spot
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Quick answers
How big is the Exposition Center?
More than 230,000 square feet, one of Wisconsin's largest exhibit facilities.
How do I get to Wisconsin State Fair Park?
It's along Interstate 94 on the western side of Milwaukee County, close to the Milwaukee County Zoo, Miller Park and downtown Milwaukee.
How much is parking at the Exposition Center?
$13 for most events, $18 to $22 for signature events like the Fair; multi-entry passes cost $16 each.
Are the restrooms accessible?
Yes. All restrooms are ADA compliant, with accessible stalls, sinks and wheelchair-height dispensers; most also have changing tables.
Where is handicap parking at State Fair Park?
Permanent spaces are on the west and north sides, temporary event spaces on the south and east, both reached through Gate 4, on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid decal or plate.
Can I fill a propane tank at the RV Park?
Yes. The propane station runs during office hours at $4.25 a gallon and fills both tanks and RVs.
Is there an outdoor stage on the grounds?
Yes. The amphitheater has a covered stage and open-air bleacher seating for up to 2,000 guests.
A little history
State Fair Park is a nearly 200-acre, year-round entertainment venue in West Allis that hosts events, activities and meetings across all four seasons, home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, Milwaukee Mile, Wisconsin Building and Dairy Building.
Alongside the Exposition Center, an amphitheater on the grounds has a covered stage and open-air bleacher seating for up to 2,000 guests, used for smaller music and stage events, speeches or rallies.