What's New at the Fair

Rewind: A VHS Revival

Step into a bold, nostalgic world with “REWIND: A VHS Revival” an immersive tribute to the unforgettable movie poster art that shaped pop culture from the 1980s through the early 2000s. Relive the magic of cult classics and blockbuster favorites through the vibrant, larger-than-life visuals that once lined the walls of your favorite local video rental spots.

But that's not all! You’ll also find a Popcorn & Pours snack station, a movie theater playing fan-favorite baseball flicks, an official Indianapolis Indians gift shop, and Indy CD & Vinyl is back with another curated pop-up store!

Daily 9AM-9PM: Harvest Pavilion

FREE with paid fair admission!

the State Fair train

Climb aboard and take a breezy, narrated ride around the northside of the Fairgrounds, where every turn tells a story and every whistle brings some magic! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights, sounds & smells of Fair on this brand-new attraction - open daily!

* $5 for a roundtrip ride.

Daily: Pioneer Village

Big Top Circus pres. by Bee Window

The circus is back in town, and it’s cooler (literally) than everbefore. Brand new gravity-defying, electrifying, acrobatic, and hilarious acts have entered the big top you won’t want to miss. So come on down to the Big Top Zone and find reprieve from the sun in an air-conditioned tent for FREE — every day of the Fair at 1, 4 & 7PM!

*Paid seating upgrades available.

Learn more about the acts here!

Daily 1, 4 & 7PM: The Big Top Zone

FREE with paid fair admission!

Schumacher stadium (wiffle ball Field)

Get ready for a summer packed with BIG-LEAGUE fun! We’re bringing exciting activations to both Victory Field and the Indiana State Fair, including a wiffle ball diamond for fans to step up and play all day in the Meijer Family Fun Park!

Daily 9AM-8PM: Meijer Family Fun Park

FREE with paid fair admission!

tortoise feeding

They might not be mutant ninjas, but these tortoises have a teenage appetite for lettuce! And they’re guaranteed to munch & crunch their way into your heart. Come see ’em at Goat Mountain!

* $2 per lettuce piece, or $5 for 3

Daily 9AM-9PM: Goat Moutain

Taste of the Fair pres. by Pepsi

The most important to-do list you’ll make ALL YEAR! Here are the NEW, deliciously wacky new food & beverage items added to this year’s State Fair. Don't forget to try each entry and vote for your favorite at the Fair.

Click here to see this year's list!

Dinosaur Train & Daniel Tiger

PBS Kids’ very own are coming to the Fair! Get a great big hug and snap a photo with your kiddos’ favorite characters in the Meijer Family Fun Park.

Buddy & Friends from Dinosaur Train visit August 8 & 22. Daniel Tiger will be here August 15.

FREE with paid fair admission!

One Man Band

Marc Dobson, the real-life One Man Band, is bringing big sound and big laughs! Playing an unbelievable 9.1 instruments at once, he turns every pop-up into a full-blown jamboree. Listen up for this solo performance strolling through the Fair every afternoon! And keep your eyes peeled for his futuristic alter-ego who comes out later in the day.

Daily: Around the grounds

FREE with paid fair admission!

Amy Slaton and chris & Brittany combs

Fan-favorite reality TV stars Amy Slaton and Chris & Brittany Combs are bringing their big personalities, heartfelt humor, and unforgettable stories for a one-of-a-kind event. Share a laugh, grab a selfie, and meet the stars everyone’s talking about on August 22 from 2–6PM in the TapRoom!


FREE with paid fair admission!

Calf Cuddles

Don’t miss the opportunity to cuddle a calf in the Meijer Family Fun Park.

*$10/person

Daily 9AM-8PM: Meijer Family Fun Park

Break a boyz

Break A Boyz is an exciting spin-off of the original urban show, STREET BREAKZ, which has captivated audiences for over 25 years. Drawing inspiration from the iconic street paper boys of early 1900s New York, Break A Boyz seamlessly blends the vibrant energy of modern break-dancing with vintage aesthetics.

Catch multiple daily shows on Main Street!

Daily, Times Vary: Main Street

FREE with paid fair admission!