Main Menu

ENTERTAINMENT / ATTRACTIONS

What's New

During 2012 we will be “Celebrating the Hoosier Spirit”, utilizing the 17 day Indiana State Fair as a platform to highlight our great state's fortitude. As a showcase for youth, agriculture and education in an entertaining environment, 2012 will be a shining example of the pride we share each summer from the county fairs to our great Indiana State Fair.

Programming:

  • 'Year of Dairy Cows!' presented by American Dairy Association of Indiana will be a highlighted feature to celebrate all that is great about this powerhouse Indiana commodity. From the industry standpoint to competitions / exhibits / interactive activities, visitors will be surrounded by the dairy industry.
  • The DuPont Food Pavilion will feature Indiana food, from healthy food choices to feeding the hungry - all with Indiana in the forefront! Commodity groups and food manufacturers will sample throughout the entire run of the Fair.
  • Headline Concerts will occur at Banker's Life Fieldhouse, extending our partnership with the downtown venue from this past summer. Fair admission will be included with concert tickets so visitors can attend ANY day of the Fair. Visit here for the complete lineup.
  • International Pavilion - Italy! Working in conjunction with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Italy will be the featured country in the Main Street Building. This feature has developed into a destination site for many visitors and an opportunity to become immersed in a new culture, learning how Indiana is working with our friends overseas.
  • Family Fun Park will be the site of new family entertainment including: Flippenout presented by MHS - an extreme trampoline show; Bixby's Rainforest Rescue presented by Marion County Breastfeeding Coalition- an environmental focused show with live, exotic animals. The popular Little Hands on the Farm presented by CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan and pony rides will return.
  • Free Stage will ramp up to a full expansion of programs scheduled from 10 am through 9pm each day. This stage has been the site of great free entertainment and 2012 will prove to be an opportunity for even greater family fun. Visit here for a complete lineup.
  • Hoosier Lottery Grandstand will be the site for a full array of motorsports throughout the State Fair including the Monster Truck Nationals, Tractor Pulls, Demolition Derby and the huge IndyMile Motorcycle Race (which happens concurrently with the IMS' GP MotoRace weekend). Visit here for a complete lineup.
  • SuperDogs Show comes to the Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park in a huge 100' X 125' foot arena with seating for spectators during the four daily shows.
  • Continuation of discount gate promotions throughout the Fair, including the popular Turkey Hill $2 Tuesdays, IPL Carload Day, BMV Discount Day and the AAA Free Member Day.