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Wisconsin State Fair

Share University-based Information

Speak to visitors at the fair, answer general gardening questions, provide Gardening Resources Card, and offer directions to the Learning Store and other university-based websites for additional information. Orientation for all shift captains and interested volunteers is held before the event starts.

2025 Wisconsin State Fair, July 31 - August 10

Once again we will staff our garden in Exploratory Park and look forward to you joining us.

To help you prepare for the Wisconsin State Fair, visit their website for FAQ's.

Shifts for State Fair (pdf)Download
Shift Captain Responsibilities (pdf)Download
Directions to the Wisconsin State Fair (pdf)Download

SEWMG Registration

June 1 - Registration begins for SEWMGs wanting to work at the Wisconsin State Fair garden.

Orientation Sessions

Session 1 - July 29 - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Session 2 - July 30 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

2024 WI State Fair Container Contest Winners

First Place

Kirsten Villegas - Container #10

Second Place

Deb Kopydlowski - Container #1

Third Place

Third Place

Natalie Lester - Container #3

Water-Wise Gardening

The subject for the 2024 State Fair was water-wise gardening.  Below are four documents to assist you on the topic.

Drip Irrigation Basics (pdf)Download
Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens Fact Sheet 4.702 (pdf)Download
Selection of Wisconsin Drought Tolerant Shrubs & Perennials (pdf)Download
Water-wise Landscaping (pdf)Download

SEWMG Orientation for the Fair

2024 State Fair Gardens

Learn what's new and the theme of the 2024 gardens presented by Mary Wolverton.

2024 SEWMG Orientation

Procedures and information for master gardeners working the Wisconsin State Fair presented by Val Sangsland.

Lifelong Gardening at the State Fair

How to modify both the garden (accessibility and plant selection) and the gardener (techniques and tools) presented by Ann Loper.

2024 Wisconsin State Fair Gallery

    2023 Wisconsin State Fair Gallery

    2023 Wisconsin State Fair SEWMGs

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