Lightning on the Lawn 2009, an annual Teslathon and Inventors fair, is Saturday August 29th.

Tesla coil demonstrations commence at 12 noon and run until 11 PM. Large scale demos evening hours  7-11 PM. Exhibits include 800 kV Marx Impulse Generator, 1 million Volt Tesla Transformer, 40 kVA HV Climbing Arc, 750 kV Van de Graaff Generator, and solid state “singing” Tesla Transformers. Tesla wireless power transmission demonstration.

Large group of Midwest inventors displaying their ideas including a large roaming robot. Large attendance by venture capitalists and entrepreneurs is anticipated. Any type of high voltage machine is welcome.  Displays includes Wimshurst, Tesla Coils, Marx Impulse Generators, Jacob’s Ladders, Van de Graaff Generators, Plasma Globes & Plasma Cylinders, Crackle Tubes, etc. Large Swap Fest for Amateur Radio Operators   On-site sales with lot’sa parts, goodies, radios.

When:
Sat., Aug. 29th

Gates open 11 AM and event runs until 11 PM. Indoor accommodations in the event of rain, heavy snow, hurricanes, or blizzards!

Where:
Baraboo / Sauk County Fair Grounds off Hwy 33 on east side of Baraboo. 195 miles NW Chicago, then 12 miles west on Hwy 33.

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