About WiSciFest
About WiSciFest
Celebrate curiosity statewide at the Wisconsin Science Festival!
What is the Wisconsin Science Festival?
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with activities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more.
Founded in 2011 on the premise that art and science go hand-in-hand, the festival has grown from a few days of events in Madison to a full week of activities spanning over a hundred cities. The Wisconsin Science Festival continues to grow, welcoming new event hosts and attendees every year. Join us October 16-26, 2025 to unleash your curiosity!
Festival Feature – Announced April 2025!
The Wisconsin Science Festival welcomes all disciplines utilizing science, technology, or art to explore and nurture curiosity. Each year, we spotlight a specific topic to emphasize its significance and value to the state and its people. Check out our festival feature page to see all the topics celebrated in past festivals!
In 2024, our focus was on agriculture, aiming to showcase its profound impact on our world. Our mission is to illustrate the interconnectedness of agriculture within our state’s economy, society, well-being, and the overall future of humanity through the lens of science, art, and technology. Events related to the festival feature are not required for participation!
Fast Facts about the 2024 Wisconsin Science Festival
Why does a growing group of partners produce the Wisconsin Science Festival?
The Wisconsin Science Festival aims to inspire and engage us in the enterprise of science and discovery, to cultivate curiosity, and to communicate the power of knowledge and creativity to change our worldview. The science festival serves as a unique platform promoting collaborative innovation to enrich the next generation of global citizens. The Wisconsin Science Festival is presented by a growing coalition of the science and arts communities from across Wisconsin.
Curious about the history of the festival? Take a stroll down memory lane as we look back on how the festival has evolved over the last 15 years!
Banner image by Ueda Photography.
