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100 FREE Things To Do at the 2025 Indiana State Fair
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1. Challenge your friends to a game of putt-putt golf
Corteva Agriscience™ FFA Pavilion
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
2. See if your kiddos can reel in the catch of the day at the DNR Fishing Pond
DNR Building
Daily, 10AM – 1PM, 4PM – 7PM
3. Get around the grounds for FREE on the tractor shuttles
Around the grounds
Dates/Times Vary
4. Decide on your favorite hot air balloon and cheer it on at the PNC Bank Hot Air Balloon Race
Infield
8/2 at 6:45AM/ Sunrise
5. Watch the Indiana State Fair Parade
Main Street
Daily, 2PM on Tuesdays & Saturdays, 6:30PM all other days
6. DockDogs Presented by AAA Hoosier Motor club
Every day of the Fair in Celebration Park
Daily, 11AM, 1PM, 3:30PM, 5PM & 6PM
7. Visit beautiful butterflies at the Butterfly Exhibit
DNR Building
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
8. Meet and pet baby goats
Goat Mountain
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
9. Visit Pioneer Village and be transported back into the 1800s!
Pioneer Village
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
10. Cool down at the FAIRadise Splash Pad
Family Fun Park
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
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11. Check out the stilt circus
Around the Grounds
Daily, 12 & 4PM
12. NEw! Witness mighty mike in action
Main Street
Daily, 1, 3 & 6PM
13. Take a self-guided trail around the Fairgrounds – pick up maps for The Wonder Trail at any State Fair Information Booths presented by Corteva agriscience™.
Around the Grounds
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
14. NEW! learn 1000 years of transportation history in the hoosier state at the indiana history train
Family Fun Park
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
15. Let your youngsters take on the role of a farmer for the day by participating in Little Hands on the Farm presented by Indiana529
Family Fun Park
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
16. NEW! The art of music experience!
Harvest Pavilion
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
17. Meet Johnny Appleseed!
Pioneer Village
8/2 & 8/9 - 10:30AM
18. Meet the Indiana State Fair Queen at Introduction to Royalty: Our Indiana County Fair Queens!
Pioneer Village Opry House
8/10 - 4:30PM
19. Marvel at the giant cheese sculpture presented by American Dairy Association Indiana Inc.
The Mercantile at Ag/Hort
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
20. Take a reading break at the Indiana State Fair Reading Garden
Family Fun Park
Daily, 9AM - 8PM.
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21. Take in fair festivities as you walk across the scenic Covered Bridge
Near the Midway at the west end of the Fair
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
22. See beautiful works of art created by local artists
Indiana Arts Building
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
23. Get creative inspiration with the Make it with Wool Fashion Show
Indiana Arts Building
8/3, 2PM
24. Feeling cozy, stop by and see the Quilting Hall of Fame Exhibit
Indiana Arts
Daily, 9AM
25. Check out the Championship Rodeo’s Slack Run
Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
8/14 , 1PM
26. Watch woodworkers make chairs, toys, and more in Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village
Dates/times vary
27. Get involved in STEM & FFA interactive activities
Purdue Extension Building
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
28. See the circle city sidewalk stompers
Around the Grounds
Daily, 3, 4 & 6PM
29. New! watch the big top circus presented by bee window
Big Top Zone & The Backyard
Daily, 1, 4 & 7PM
30. New! witness the only traveling wolf pack in the world
Family Fun Park
Daily, 4 & 6:30PM with additional shows at 12 & 2PM Fri-Sun
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31. Witness Vintage Farm Machinery in Action
Pioneer Village
Daily, times vary
32. NEW! Bounce on the jump pad
Gate 3
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
33. See the Indy dunkers in action
Gate 3
Daily, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30PM
34. Bike to the park and SAVE!
Enjoy free bicycle parking and trim down on Fair admission costs by $1 cycling to the event.
Tues. & Sat. 10AM - 11PM | Wed. - Fri. 10:30AM - 9:30PM
35. Let your kiddos design or color their very own quilt square
Pioneer Village
Dates/times vary
36. Visit Canstruction
The Mercantile in Ag/Hort
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
37. Watch the Indiana State Fair Tractor Pull
Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
8/3, 2PM
38. If you’re feeling brave, come see the Roving Naturalist
DNR Building
Daily, 11:30AM
39. See how butter is churned!
Pioneer Village
Dates/times vary
40. Find out the difference between a llama and an alpaca at the 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show
Expo Hall
8/1, 8AM & 7PM
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41. Learn about the History of Quilts in America
Pioneer Village
Dates and times vary
42. NEW! stop by the FFA LEgo Wall
Young Farmers Building
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
43. Check out the Ole Time Farm Auction
Pioneer Village Opry House
8/16, 10AM
44. Visit with the Indiana Honey Queen
Pioneer Village
8/3 and 8/12, 2:30PM
45. Watch and learn from the best at the Youth Talent Contest
Purdue Extension Building
8/9 and 8/16, 11AM & 4PM
46.
Feel protected from the sun with the FREE sunscreen provided by the Fair!
Indiana State Fair Information Booths pres. by Prairie Farms
Daily, All Day
47. Love horses? Come see the 4-H Horse & Pony Western
Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion
8/2, 8AM
48. new! Let your kids ride around at the ABate of Indiana Tiny tots riding experience
Family Fun Park
Daily, 10AM - 8PM
49. Visit the Purdue Extension Design and Innovation Studio
Normandy Barn
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
50. Architectural Trolley Tour
DNR Building
Dates and times vary
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51. See what Indiana Birds of Prey are all about
DNR Building
Daily at 4:30PM
52. New! Check out the Peach cupcake contest
Indiana Arts Building
8/16, 4pm
53. NEW! Attend Wilson's Corn Eating Contest
ENOUGH Plaza
8/10, 4PM
54. Witness the art of baton twirling
Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion
8/17, 9AM
55. Cheer on your favorite horse & jockey at Grand Circuit Harness Racing featuring the Fox Stake
Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
8/6 at 11AM
56. Visit the livestock and learn at the Children’s Barnyard
Corteva Agriscience™ FFA Pavilion
Daily, 9AM – 8PM
57. Check out Buron's maplewood farm: "Cooking with maple syrup" Contest
Indiana Arts Building
8/9, 4PM
58. Fulfill your cravings at Taste from Indiana Farms featuring Indiana commodity groups
Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion
8/7 – 8/10, 11AM – 6PM
59. See more animals with the Reptiles Rule! LIVE Reptile Program
Dept. of Natural Resources Building
Daily, 10AM
60. Attend the celebrity milking contest
Pioneer Village
8/13, 11:30AM
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61. Check out the fan favorite Eight Horse Hitch Draft Show presented by Indiana 811!
Corteva Coliseum
8/8, 6:30PM
62. Browse the merchandise and apparel at the new and improved Indiana State Fair gift shop locations
The Mercantile at Ag/Hort & under the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
63. Watch the 4-H Cat Show
Purdue Extension Building
8/5, 11:30 AM
64. Take a stroll through The Mercantile (in Ag/Hort) and browse the various vendor booths
The Mercantile at Ag/Hort
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
65. Jam out to some music on main street
Main Street
Varies Daily
66. Compete in the Watermelon Seed Catapulting Contest!
Corteva Coliseum Lobby
Daily, 3PM
67. Want to cool off? Come over to the TapRoom
The TapRoom
Daily, 12PM – 9PM
68. View historical artifacts and exhibits, along with old-time ice cream treats and an antique pharmacy
Hook’s Museum & Soda Fountain
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
69. Tour the Speed Barns
Sponsored by the Indiana Standardbred Association
Daily, 10AM
70. Play a game on Indiana's Court presented by pacers sports & Entertainment
Gate 3
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
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71. Visit Indiana’s Urban Garden/Take-Out Garden and complete the scavenger hunt to receive a free garden kit to take home and plant
Greenhouse
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
72. Dance along at country dancing for all
Pioneer Village
Daily, 4PM
73. Come watch a variety of dancers and try to dance along
Dance Stage
Daily, times vary
74. Watch the Art of Wood Carving
Pioneer Village
8/15, 10AM-5PM
75. Pathway to Water Quality Presented by Indiana American Water
Pathway to Water Quality pres. by Indiana American Water
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
76. Attend the King Arthur Baking Company youth Cookie Contest
Indiana Arts Building
8/2, 12PM
77. Get a photo for the ‘gram! Find 2025 Indiana State Fair Queen and get a picture with her!
Around the grounds
Daily, 9AM – 8PM
78. Come sit and relax in the Indiana State Fair Wine Garden presented by Oliver Winery
The Mercantile at Ag/Hort
Daily, 11AM – 9PM
79. Work and view an old thrasher farm machine and much more in Machinery Field
Pioneer Village
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
80. USA Mullet Championships
ENOUGH Plaza
8/3, 3PM
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81. It would be baaaaad if you missed the 4-H Market Lamb Show
Blue Ribbon Pavilion
8/1, 8AM
82. let your kids build in the construction zone
Indiana Arts Building
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
83. Step back in time and browse the Country Market to get your shopping in!
Corteva Agriscience™ FFA Pavilion
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
84. See what all the farmers have to say with the Live Farmers Chat
Glass Barn presented by the Indiana Soybean Farmers
Daily, 11AM, 2 & 4PM
85. You won’t want to miss the 4-H Grand Drive presented by Farm Credit MId-America
Corteva Coliseum
8/3, 6PM
86. Visit with some rabbits
Momma Town & Northwest Pavillion
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
87. Show your patriotism at the Daily Flag Raising Ceremony
Pioneer Village
Daily, 9AM
88. Walk around our Selfie Photo Trail
Around the grounds
Daily
89. You don't want to miss out on the Bubble Tower
Gate 3
Daily, 9AM - 8PM
90. NEW! see some amazing puzzlers in action during the jigsaw puzzle contest
Indiana Arts Building
8/16, 12PM
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91. Watch some pro-am basketball during the dust bowl grandaddy legacy tournament
Gate 3
8/8 - 8/10, 11AM
92. Experience brick art
Normandy Barn
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
93. Hear a variety of entertainment and music acts on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage
Hoosier Lottery Free Stage
Daily, times vary
94. Check out the Indiana Grown Marketplace
The Mercantile at Ag/Hort
Daily, 9AM - 9PM
95. Get hungry and healthy with the Giant Vegetable Contest
The Mercantile at Ag/Hort
8/9, 11AM
96. witness new heights with the pole vaulting competition
Gate 3
8/1, 6PM
97. Stop by the fashion fair finale: a space for us presented by F.A.M.E.
Gate 3
8/17, 6:30PM
98. Take a picture under the famous Midway sign and post it on social media for all your friends to see. Don’t forget to hashtag #indystatefair!
Midway presented by Indiana 811
Daily, All Day
99. Check out the 4-H Education Station
4-H Exhibit Hall
Daily, 12PM
100. Cool off on a hot, summer day at the giant mist fans!
Around the Grounds
Daily, All Day
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