This Tuesday marks one of two $2 Tuesdays, a fan-favorite deal where admission, selected rides, and food items are just $2 with paid entry.
Featured Highlights
Indiana State Fair DJ Night ft. B‑Swift (7:30 p.m.)
Headlining the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, DJ B‑Swift brings local flavor, radio expertise, and energetic beats to close out the night. Admission is free with fair ticket, and upgrades available for reserved or premium seating with dedicated amenities.
DockDogs pres. By AAA Hoosier Motor Club Big Air Wave Competitions (1:00, 3:30, 5:00 & 6:00 p.m.)
Catch the high-flying excitement as dogs launch off ramps into pools in a crowd-pleaser series of Big Air Wave demonstrations.
Big Top Circus pres. By Bee Window Performances (1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.)
Multiple daily performances throughout the fair’s Big Top Zone bring acrobats, aerialists, and circus flair to the Indiana State Fair.
Live Birds of Prey: “Take Flight” Raptor Show (4:30 p.m.)
Presented by the DNR Natural Resources Building, this educational outdoor show showcases majestic live raptors in flight—an engaging opportunity for wildlife and environmental storytelling.
Youth Free Fishing & Nature Exhibits (10:00 a.m.–1:00 PM / 4–7 p.m.)
Offered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, youth (ages 5–17) can cast a line for free in the fair’s fishing pond and explore engaging nature exhibits such as Reptiles Rule, Pelts & Skulls, and Magnificent Monarchs.
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