# Wisconsin Exposition Center

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{{Short description|Exposition facility and exhibit hall}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox venue
| name             = Wisconsin Exposition Center
| image            = File:2023 Wisconsin State Fair 42 (SkyGlider--Exposition Center).jpg
| image_size       = 250px
| image_caption    = 
| address          = 8200 W Greenfield Ave.
| location         = [West Allis, Wisconsin](/source/West_Allis%2C_Wisconsin)
| coordinates      = {{coord|43.018052|-88.014339|region:US_type:landmark|display=inline}}
| owner            = State of Wisconsin
| opened           = 2002
| website     = {{URL|https://wistatefair.com/wsfp/exposition-center/}}
| publictransit = 
}}

The '''Wisconsin Exposition Center''' is an exhibit hall and exposition facility located on the grounds of the [Wisconsin State Fair Park](/source/Wisconsin_State_Fair_Park) in the [Milwaukee](/source/Milwaukee%2C_Wisconsin) suburb of [West Allis, Wisconsin](/source/West_Allis%2C_Wisconsin) and commonly referred to as the "Expo Center". It is owned and operated by the State of Wisconsin and staffed by Wisconsin State Fair Park employees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visiting the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center? |url=https://www.discoverwauwatosa.com/thing-to-do/wisconsin-state-fair-exposition-center/ |access-date=2023-09-20 |website=Wauwatosa |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Events==
The Wisconsin Exposition Center is the state's second-largest exhibit hall with up to {{convert|198989|sqft|m2}} of space and nearly 10,000 on-site parking spots. Four large meetings rooms total {{convert|2952|sqft|m2}} of exhibit space. The venue primarily hosts consumer shows, trade shows, food functions, conventions, and other public events.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exposition Center |url=https://wistatefair.com/wsfp/exposition-center/ |access-date=2025-07-29 |website=Wisconsin State Fair Park |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Expo Center hosts exhibits and entertainment during the 11-day [Wisconsin State Fair](/source/Wisconsin_State_Fair) as well as several annual events, including The Wonderful World of Weddings, the Milwaukee Boat Show, RV and Camping Show, the ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' Sports Show, The ''Journal Sentinel'' Golf Show, the NARI Home Improvement Show, the [http://www.realtorshomeandgardenshow.com Wisconsin Realtors' Home and Garden Show], [Trainfest](/source/Trainfest_(Milwaukee)), and [Holiday Folk Fair](/source/Holiday_Folk_Fair).{{fact|date=February 2013}}

==History==
The Expo Center was built in 2002 to replace the previous exhibit halls at State Fair Park.{{fact|date=February 2013}}

In 2007, the Expo Center received a Travel Green Wisconsin certification, which is a recognition of tourism-related businesses that reduce their environmental impact through operations and other improvements.{{fact|date=February 2013}}

==References==
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== External links==
* [http://wistatefair.com/wsfp/locations/97/ Wisconsin Exposition Center web site]

Category:Buildings and structures in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Category:Convention centers in Wisconsin
Category:Tourist attractions in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Category:Wisconsin State Fair

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