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All American Petting Zoo, Pig Races & Pony Rides

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Coliseum Lawn

Saddle Up for the GREATEST Show on the Fairgrounds! Hold your horses — and your camels, kangaroos, and water buffalos too! The All American Petting Zoo & Pony Ride is trotting back to the fair for over 15 years of wild, woolly, and downright a-moo-sing family fun! Get up close with the animals—pet 'em, feed 'em, and make memories that'll last a lifetime. Then hop in the saddle for pony rides and hold on tight for everyone's favorite: THE PIGS ARE RACING. Oink, oink...it's the most hog-wild show on the fairgrounds! A family-owned attraction perfect for every age—available all day, every day!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Wristband Day

Featured Wristband Day
Midway

This is your ticket to unlimited fun! Grab a $33.00 wristband (plus $2.00 activation fee) and ride all day (and night) long. Wristbands are sold until 9:00 PM and honored until 10:30 PM — so you've got plenty of time to make the most of every ride on the midway. Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Queen & Princess Pageant

Cattle Barn

Come cheer on the girls as they compete for the crown and we name a new court! The Marion County Fair Queen & Princess Pageant is more than a competition...it's a celebration of scholarship, leadership, and community. Each year, we award scholarships to help young women achieve their educational goals, while empowering them with real-world life skills like public speaking and interviewing. We also honor the spirit of giving back through volunteerism and charity work. You could be the next Fair Queen or Princess! Are you interested in being crowned, dubbed royalty, AND/OR earning a $2,500 scholarship? To get all the info about competing please review the pageant forms in the next section. Learn More & Apply →

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Opening Night Rodeo @ Circle City Raceway

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Circle City Raceway 7300 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis

Saddle up, Indy! Opening Night just got WILD. Carothers Rodeo Company is riding into Circle City Raceway to close out the first night of the Marion County Fair with a full-throttle, dirt-flying, edge-of-your-seat RODEO! From bone-rattling bronc riding to heart-stopping bull rides, this is nonstop western action with something for every member of the family—including Calf Scramble and Mutton Busting for the little buckaroos! And just when you think the night can't get any bigger, the sky lights up...fireworks blaze right after the final ride, capping off the most electric night of the whole fair! Rodeo + Fair Ticket: $32 Rodeo + Fair Family 4-Pack: $100 Kids 5 and under get in FREE! Think you've got what it takes to ride? Call-ins open June 27 — call 270-763-3311 to enter.

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Cornfield Mafia

Park Stage

Cornfield Mafia is a high energy country band from Central Indiana that offers a wide variety of music including covers of Toby Keith, Tyler Childers, Keith Urban, Randy Houser, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Brooks and Dunn, Sugarland, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, The Chicks, Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Zac Brown, Elle Langley, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Ashley Cooke, Matchbox 20, Poison, .38 Special, Bryan Adams, Bruno Mars, Prince, and many, many more! If you're looking for a high energy stage show, with great musicianship, outstanding vocals and harmonies...this is the show for you!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Opening Night Fireworks

Kick off the Marion County Fair with a bang! Join us for a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the Indianapolis sky and sets the tone for an unforgettable 10-day fair. There's no better way to celebrate opening night...and the Fourth of July tradition that's been at the heart of the Marion County Fair for generations. Bring the family, find your spot, and look up!

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Wristband Day

Featured Wristband Day
Midway

This is your ticket to unlimited fun! Grab a $33.00 wristband (plus $2.00 activation fee) and ride all day (and night) long. Wristbands are sold until 9:00 PM and honored until 10:30 PM — so you've got plenty of time to make the most of every ride on the midway. Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Wristband Day

Featured Wristband Day
Midway

This is your ticket to unlimited fun! Grab a $33.00 wristband (plus $2.00 activation fee) and ride all day (and night) long. Wristbands are sold until 9:00 PM and honored until 10:30 PM — so you've got plenty of time to make the most of every ride on the midway. Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Wristband Day

Featured Wristband Day
Midway

This is your ticket to unlimited fun! Grab a $33.00 wristband (plus $2.00 activation fee) and ride all day (and night) long. Wristbands are sold until 9:00 PM and honored until 10:30 PM — so you've got plenty of time to make the most of every ride on the midway. Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Wristband Day

Featured Wristband Day
Midway

This is your ticket to unlimited fun! Grab a $33.00 wristband (plus $2.00 activation fee) and ride all day (and night) long. Wristbands are sold until 9:00 PM and honored until 10:30 PM — so you've got plenty of time to make the most of every ride on the midway. Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Wristband Day

Featured Wristband Day
Midway

This is your ticket to unlimited fun! Grab a $33.00 wristband (plus $2.00 activation fee) and ride all day (and night) long. Wristbands are sold until 9:00 PM and honored until 10:30 PM — so you've got plenty of time to make the most of every ride on the midway. Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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R/C Car Racing

R/C Car Racing
Jammer's Building

Stop by the Jammer's Raceway Building (west of the Family Arts Building) and race R/C cars with Jammer's Raceway and Al's Hobby Shop—fastest lap wins a Losi NASCAR racecar!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!

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Puppy Pals Live

Featured Puppy Pals Live
Coliseum Lawn

Rescued. Adopted. Absolutely UNSTOPPABLE. Puppy Pals brings you the most action-packed, jaw-dropping, laugh-till-you-cry canine spectacular you've ever seen! Watch in amazement as these real-life rescue pups launch into breathtaking stunts, death-defying feats, and side-splitting tricks that will have the whole family on their feet! Buckle up for nonstop surprises, outrageous canine comedy, and unforgettable moments that kids and grown-ups won't stop talking about long after the fair is over!