🎡 The 2025 Indiana State Fair is HERE!
Here is what you’ll want to know before you go!⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
🗓️ August 1–17 (Closed Mondays)
📍 Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
⏰ Gates open daily at 8AM
Get ready for 17 days of tradition, thrills, and Hoosier pride! From farm life to fried food, here’s what’s in store ⬇️
🐄 4-H Competitions – Celebrate Indiana youth as they showcase their talents & hard work.
🐐 Barnyard Animals – Meet cows, goats, pigs & more up close!
🎢 Midway Rides & Games – Classic carnival fun for all ages.
🎤 FREE Concerts – Enjoy big performances nightly on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage (included with gate admission).
🎈 PNC Bank Hot Air Balloon Race – A colorful, can’t-miss spectacle in the sky.
🌮 Fair Food Favorites – From giant turkey legs to deep-fried everything… come hungry!
🎉 Themed Discount Days – Including $2 Tuesdays (Aug 5 & 12): $2 admission, select rides & eats!
🚗 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
• On-site parking: $10/vehicle
• Free bus & school vehicle parking
• Bike to the fair & save: Free parking at Gates 2 & 3 + $1 admission discount via Pedal & Park
• Rideshare drop-off: 3773 Woodland Ave (enter at Gate 7)
• IndyGo routes 4, 39 & Purple Line stop at the main gate
👜 FAIR POLICIES & SAFETY TIPS
• Bag size limit: 9” x 10” x 12”
• All guests screened at gates
• No weapons allowed
• Minors under 18 must be with an adult (21+) after 6PM on weekdays & 4PM on weekends
• First aid & public safety staff onsite
• Designated smoking areas marked
• Be weather-aware — updates via loudspeaker
💡 TIPS FOR A GREAT VISIT
💵 Bring cash! Some vendors may not accept cards
👟 Wear comfy shoes & dress for the summer heat
🎟️ Buy tickets & parking online now to save time & money!
Let’s celebrate Indiana together — animals, agriculture, adventure & ALL the eats.
📅 Mark your calendars & tag your fair crew👇
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