The event services staff was responsive, professional and worked hard to meet our large production needs.
Fontaine Swope - Eli Marketing

The operations team was great when handling our setup and our inevitable last minute needs!
Fontaine Swope - Eli Marketing

We were very happy we had our event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds!
Fontaine Swope - Eli Marketing

Contact Us

Indiana State Fairgrounds

1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205

Administration: (317) 927-7500
Fax Number: (317) 927-7695
Security Office: (317) 927-7520
Skate Shop: (317) 927-7622

Commission Chair

Executive Director

Chief Operating Officer

Sales & Marketing Manager - National Shows, Trade Shows, Sports
jfrost@indianastatefair.com
(317) 927-7623

Sales Manager - Banquets, Corporate, Meetings, Social
lgripper@indianastatefair.com
(317) 927-7523

Sponsorship Sales Manager
jwartenberg@indianastatefair.com
(317) 345-7330

Event Services Manager
mleavell@indianastatefair.com
(317) 927-7530

Event Services Manager
cstadtmiller@indianastatefair.com
(317) 927-7504

Operations Manager - Concessions
bsigmon@indianastatefair.com
(317) 927-7510

Managing Owner
johnbarto@thefoodguys.net
(317) 926-4936

Executive Chef
chef@thefoodguys.net
(317) 926-4936