It’s the final weekend of the 2024 Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS- Final Weekend of the 2024 Indiana State Fair! Three more days full of endless fun. Grab tickets today at IndianaStateFair.com!

Please help share our new State Fair Video “Don’t Blink”

Today’s Highlights

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Taste of the Fair Top Three Winners’ Announcement: 10 AM

We will announce the top winners of the 2024 Taste of the Fair Competition this morning at 10 a.m. at the State Fair, presented by Pepsi. The top three winners will go on to compete in the 2024 World Food Championships, which will take place at the State Fairgrounds later this fall.

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Gary Allan: 7:30 PM

ANOTHER FREE CONCERT tonight at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage featuring country music star Gary Allan. Seating is first come, first serve. Arrive early, and guests can bring lawn chairs!

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Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo: 7:30 PM

The Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo will deliver thrilling rodeo action and top-tier performances, showcasing skilled cowboys and cowgirls competing in various classic events at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand. Tickets are available at IndianaStateFair.com or at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand.

9 AM-9 PM 

Artscape: Where Imagination Grows Anila Agha’s All the Flowers Are for Me: Turquoise Newfields Performances, Demos & Gift Shop Exclusive Conversation with Anila Agha!-> Harvest Pavilion      

Anila Agha is an Indianapolis-based artist internationally recognized for her large-scale installations. With these award-winning works, Agha creatively uses light, shadow, and pattern to provide a uniquely immersive and inclusive art experience meant to be shared. Newfields invites you to bask in the glow of her piece All the Flowers are For Me: Turquoise, which is on display every day of the Fair in Harvest Pavilion!

9 AM-9 PM 

State Fair Outdoor Basketball Court->  Gate 12            

We’re Hoosiers! It is as if we could just say ‘bye-bye!’ to basketball. Our brand-new outdoor court is now open and is a permanent addition to the Fair! Open daily for free-play 9 AM-9 PM inside Gate 12. Camps & Contest Dates; vary

9 AM-9 PM 

ILLUMINATE! Outdoors-> The Backyard

Back by popular demand! We’re moving last year’s smash hit, ILLUMINATE! Outdoors to The Backyard with 14 all-new immersive lantern sculptures. Experience the spectacular display of artistry every day of the Fair!

9 AM-9 PM

The Kid’s Construction Zone-> Indiana Arts Building

Bring your kids to the Indiana Arts Woodworking Kid’s Construction Zone at the Indiana State Fair! Hands-on fun where children can build and create their wooden projects.

9 AM-8 PM 

State Fair Splash Pad, Playsets & Sandboxes-> MHS Family Fun Park            

Looking for a quick way to cool off? Check out our newest permanent fixture- the State Fair Splash Pad, a gentle water play experience and a perfect gathering spot for families! Located in MHS Family Fun Park, open daily 9 AM-8 PM

9 AM-9 PM 

State Fair Outdoor Basketball Court->  Gate 12            

We’re Hoosiers! It is as if we could say ‘bye-bye!’ to basketball. Our brand-new outdoor court is now open and is a permanent addition to the Fair! Open daily for free-play 9 AM-9 PM inside Gate 12. Camps & Contest Dates; vary

7:30 PM

Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo-> Hoosier Lottery Grandstand

1 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM

Pogo Fred-> Main Street    

Pogo Fred holds multiple Guinness World Records for his extreme Pogo stick stunts and is regarded as one of the best jumpers on the planet! Stop by Main Street at 1,3,6 PM to experience this incredible stunt show, full of tricks and flips!

7:30 PM

Gary ALLAN-> Hoosier Lottery Free Stage

Garry Allan is a Nashville based country music singer. He got his start in 1996 after signing to Decca Records. His debut single, “Her Man,” was released in 1996 and was the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album, Used Heart for Sale. He has had three certified platinum albums and three certified gold albums. Two albums reached the top two spots on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums. His newest album, titled Ruthless, tells the story of Nashville country from the 1990s to the present.