JA Bulls and Bears Bash

Name: JA Bulls and Bears Bash
Start: 2026-11-04 17:00:00.0
End: 2026-11-04 21:00:00.0
Location: Alliant Energy Center

Featuring: JA Stock Market

JA Stock Market Challenge® is a live simulation where students take what they learned in the classroom, through the JA Take Stock in your Future® curriculum, and apply it to the real world. JA Areas facilitate fast-paced competitions based on a fictional marketplace. Students can compete in teams or individually, in person or remotely.

Featuring: JA Take Stock in Your Future

Through JA Take Stock in Your Future®, students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading. (grades 9-12) The program includes five 45- minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout, including an optional online or site-based JA Stock Market Challenge competition.

JA Bulls and Bears Bash

When: Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Where: Alliant Energy Center

Time: 5:00 PM CT

Experience the thrill of the stock market while supporting the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Join us for an exciting evening of competition, networking, and philanthropy benefiting Junior Achievement students across South Central and Southwestern Wisconsin. Appetizers, beverages, and spirits will be available throughout the evening.

In this high-energy simulation, teams compete to build the highest-value portfolio before the market closes.

Can’t attend?
Sponsorship and giving opportunities are available. Please contact southcentralregion@jawis.org for more information.

• Start with $1 million in trading dollars
• Buy and sell stocks in a live
trading environment
• React to breaking news and market updates
• Compete for bragging rights and prizes
• No investing experience required

Register your team today!

JA Bulls and Bears Auction
Where: Virtual
When: Friday October 30, 2026 – November 4, 2026
Time: 7:00AM CT

Big Bid. Change Futures.

Bid with purpose at the JA Bulls & Bears Online Auction! This auction kicks off our JA Bulls and Bears Bash!
Every bid helps empower local students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school, work, and life. Explore exclusive auction items, place your bids, and make a lasting impact on the next generation.
Your donation will do more than support an auction—it will help equip local students with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities they need to achieve their potential. Every contribution helps bring career exploration, work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs to K–12 students throughout South Central and Southwestern Wisconsin.

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event!