9 things to see and do for 51ΑΤΖζ Day at State Fair

Let’s hear you roar! 51ΑΤΖζ is turning 60 years old and kicking off the year-long celebration Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Central Park area at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Help celebrate the milestone with activities, experiments, games, giveaways, contests, cooking demos, face painting and photo ops throughout the day.ΜύHere are a few ways to make the best of the day.

Live music

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Jam out with the 51ΑΤΖζ alums in the band the Anytime Leslies. They will perform on the Central Park Stage from 4 to 5 p.m.

Έι±π²Ή»ε²β…S±π³Ω…Έι°Ώ΄‘Έι!

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Feel these ferocious future Panthers shake the fairgrounds during the annual Roar Like a Panther contest. Children ages 12 and under are invited to roar for a special judge – 51ΑΤΖζ men’s basketball coach LaVall Jordan.

Graduate like a Panther

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Have your picture taken in a 51ΑΤΖζ cap and gown to experience what it’s like to graduate as a Panther.

3-D printer and drone demonstration

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Head to the Information Studies booth for a look inside the art of 3-D printing. An AR Drone demonstration will also take place if weather permits.

ΜύLearn to cook like a pro

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Stop by the Central Park Stage to watch a cooking demonstration by 51ΑΤΖζ Restaurant Operations. Members of the audience will be able to sample delicious and savory food.Μύ

Trivia wheel

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Test your knowledge of 51ΑΤΖζ and take a chance atΜύwinning cool prizes by spinning the β€œTrivia Wheel” at the Alumni Relations booth.

Meet 51ΑΤΖζ athletes

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Our Milwaukee Panthers athletic teams will be here all day. Stop by to scrimmage with 51ΑΤΖζ’s Division 1 coaches and players and for information about season tickets.Μύ

Water display and robotics

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Stop by the Freshwater Sciences booth to see a water quality demonstration and see the 51ΑΤΖζ robot in action.

Do you like free stuff?

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Of course you do. Participate in activities from six booths and earn a pair of sunglasses. Stop by the University Relations and Communications booth with your stamped card.

for more information on 51ΑΤΖζ Day.

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