More About Indiana State Fair 2026
Enjoy midway rides, delicious food, livestock shows and exceptional entertainment at the Fair! The 2026 Indiana State Fair will be held Friday, August 7th - Sunday, August 23rd, closed Mondays.
🌟ADVANCE DEALS (before August 6)
All Advance discount tickets, parking passes, midway wristbands, and family four packs must be purchased by August 6. For more information and to purchase them online, please visit Click for Details
🌟DAILY GATE DISCOUNTS – Five EASY WAYS TO SAVE
🎫$2 TUESDAYS: Tuesday, Aug 11 & Aug 18
$2 gate admission, $2 Midway rides, and $2 food options at each food stand.
🎫MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS’ DAY: Wednesday, August 12
First responders, current and former Military, and their families receive FREE admission with valid ID presented at the gate.
🎫INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS’ FAMILY DAY: Thursday, August 13
Get half off gate admission with a printed or digital voucher found on the Indianapolis Indians website.
🎫INDYSTAR FREE TICKET: Wednesday, August 19
Check the IndyStar on Monday, August 17, for a FREE ticket, redeemable at the gates only on Wednesday, August 19th.
🎫AAA DAY: Thursday, August 20
AAA cardholders receive FREE admission with a valid AAA membership card presented at the gate. One valid card per person.
🌟🚲BIKE TO THE FAIR & SAVE!
Save $1 off Fair admission when you ride your bicycle to the Fair and use one of the free secured bike racks on the Monon Trail north of 38th St.
🌟🚜FREE TRACTOR SHUTTLE RIDES
Get around the grounds for FREE this year on our tractor shuttles.
➡For more information about this year's Indiana State Fair, pleases visit Click for Details
INDIANA STATE FAIR 2026 HOURS
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8AM - 11PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Wednesdays: 8AM - 10PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Thursdays: 8AM - 10PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Fridays: 8AM - 11PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Saturdays: 8AM - 11PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Sundays: 8AM - 10PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
🌟ADVANCE DEALS (before August 6)
All Advance discount tickets, parking passes, midway wristbands, and family four packs must be purchased by August 6. For more information and to purchase them online, please visit Click for Details
🌟DAILY GATE DISCOUNTS – Five EASY WAYS TO SAVE
🎫$2 TUESDAYS: Tuesday, Aug 11 & Aug 18
$2 gate admission, $2 Midway rides, and $2 food options at each food stand.
🎫MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS’ DAY: Wednesday, August 12
First responders, current and former Military, and their families receive FREE admission with valid ID presented at the gate.
🎫INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS’ FAMILY DAY: Thursday, August 13
Get half off gate admission with a printed or digital voucher found on the Indianapolis Indians website.
🎫INDYSTAR FREE TICKET: Wednesday, August 19
Check the IndyStar on Monday, August 17, for a FREE ticket, redeemable at the gates only on Wednesday, August 19th.
🎫AAA DAY: Thursday, August 20
AAA cardholders receive FREE admission with a valid AAA membership card presented at the gate. One valid card per person.
🌟🚲BIKE TO THE FAIR & SAVE!
Save $1 off Fair admission when you ride your bicycle to the Fair and use one of the free secured bike racks on the Monon Trail north of 38th St.
🌟🚜FREE TRACTOR SHUTTLE RIDES
Get around the grounds for FREE this year on our tractor shuttles.
➡For more information about this year's Indiana State Fair, pleases visit Click for Details
INDIANA STATE FAIR 2026 HOURS
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8AM - 11PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Wednesdays: 8AM - 10PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Thursdays: 8AM - 10PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Fridays: 8AM - 11PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Saturdays: 8AM - 11PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Sundays: 8AM - 10PM (Last Entry at 8PM)
Date & Time
August 9, 2026
9:00am - 9:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
08/11/2026, 08/12/2026, 08/13/2026, 08/14/2026 and 8 other dates
Location
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E. 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Contact Info
Indiana State Fairgrounds
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