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  • All American Petting Zoo, Pig Races & Pony Rides

    Featured
    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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Key Karaoke

    Park Stage

    Step on stage and sing your heart out with Key Karaoke, coming to the Park Stage at the Marion County Fair! Whether you’re a shower singer or a future star, grab the mic and let your voice shine in this all-ages, high-energy karaoke party.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • City Employee Appreciation Night

    Featured

    To the hardworking men and women who keep our city running...this one's for you! Join us for City of Indianapolis Appreciation Night at the Marion County Fair, where we're honored to give back to those who give so much to our community every day. Simply show your City of Indianapolis employee ID at the gate for FREE general admission. It's our small way of saying a very big THANK YOU. We'll see you at the Fair!

  • $2 Ride Day

    Featured $2 Ride Special
    Midway

    Get ready to ride! On $2 Ride Days, every ride on the midway is just FOUR tickets—that's only $2.00 per ride. Stock up on tickets and go as many times as you want. Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

  • 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!

  • Neon Daisy

    Park Stage

    Indy's only all-girl alternative force is hitting the park stage and they mean business. Raw, energetic, and unapologetically bold—Neon Daisy is a must-see live experience!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Senior Night

    Featured

    Senior Night is making its debut at the Marion County Fair in 2026...and we're rolling out the red carpet! Seniors get a special discount all week long, but on Senior Night we're taking it even further with an exclusive BOGO deal. That's TWO general admission tickets for just $8! Bring a friend, a neighbor, or a loved one and enjoy a spectacular evening of live entertainment, fair food, and everything you love about the Marion County Fair. This is one new tradition you won't want to miss!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Hot Rod Mik and The Fenders

    Park Stage

    Rev your engines for one of the most electrifying shows of the Fair! Hot Rod Mik and The Fenders bring the house down with sizzling 50s Jukebox Rock n' Roll — HOT guitar licks, KILLER piano, and SWEET harmonies that'll have you on your feet. Come on out for Senior Night and let's rock n' roll like it's 1955!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Regular Ticket Prices

    Featured Regular Ticket Prices
    Midway

    Rides are powered by tickets, available for purchase at the fairgrounds. Tickets are sold in bulk for savings: Single ticket: 50¢ 20 tickets: $10 40 tickets: $20 65 tickets: $30 140 tickets: $60 240 tickets: $98 Visit our rides page for more info on individuals rides like tickets and heigh restrictions!

  • 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!

  • 45RPM

    Park Stage

    A longtime fairgoer favorite and back by popular demand for 2026! This multi-national band takes you on an electrifying journey back to the music that changed the world—faithfully recreating the iconic hits of the British Invasion and America's legendary rock-and-roll response. Pure magic, live on stage.

  • 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!

  • Kids Day

    Featured Kids Day

    Kids Day at the Marion County Fair is bursting with fun for your little adventurers! From thrilling rides to delicious fair food, this is the ultimate day out for the whole family. Take advantage of our brand new Family 4-Pack ticket deal and make memories that'll last a lifetime. We are so grateful for the generous support of our Kids Day Sponsors who make this magical day possible: Center Township Trustee LaDonna Freeman, Franklin Township Trustee Danny Meador, Wayne Township Trustee Jeb Bardon, Decatur Township Trustee Jason Holliday, and Warren Township Trustee Vernon Brown. See you at the Fair!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Open Class Sheep Show

    Indiana Senator Jack E. Sandlin Memorial Coliseum

    Put your best sheep forward at the Marion County Fair Open Class Sheep Show! Registration opens at 9am with weigh-in beginning at 1pm and the show kicking off at 2pm. Come out and cheer on the competitors or enter your own. This is county fair tradition at its finest!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Foam Happy Party

    Main Street

    The First & Best Cannon Foam Party in Indiana...the Foam Happy Party is all about good clean fun! Bring the kids out for a night of foamy fun on the last Kids Day of the season. Don’t miss out on this beloved event—where bubbles, laughter, and unforgettable memories await. Foam Happy's hypo-allergenic foam is safe for kids and pets. It is also biodegradable and is safe for the environment. Foam Happy is proudly certified as an Autism Resource by IBCCES, ensuring a welcoming experience for every child.  

  • GlamëricA

    Park Stage

    The Sunset Strip is alive and well at the Marion County Fair! GlamëricA brings back the best of the 80s with the killer riffs, big hooks, and anthems you never stopped loving. Don't just take our word for it...they've been named Indy's Best Band by NUVO readers and IndyStar in 2017, 2023, 2024, and 2025!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Cutest Baby Contest

    Park Stage

    Do you think you have the cutest baby in Marion County? We'll let our judges decide! Join us on the Park Stage for our beloved Cutest Baby Contest—a fun and heartwarming tradition that celebrates the newest and most adorable members of our community. Babies and toddlers from across Marion County will take the spotlight as a panel of community judges scores each contestant on their charm, personality, and cuteness. Winners will be announced the same day, along with ribbons, prizes, and bragging rights as Marion County's Cutest Baby! Spectators are welcome and free to cheer on all the contestants from the Park Stage. Don't miss your little one's big debut—we can't wait to meet them! Who can enter? This contest is open to Marion County babies 0-24 months old—valid copy of child's birth certificate is required. Parents MUST be Marion County residents. Children will be split into the following age groups, based on their age on the day of the contest: 0-3 months 3-6 months 6-9 months 9-12 months 12-18 months 18-24 months Guidelines: Each child may be entered in one class only, and children must be supervised at all times. Children will be judged on personality, actions, and appearance. […]

  • 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!

  • GrooveTown

    Park Stage

    Four seasoned musicians, one unstoppable vision—to play it all. GrooveTown brings the groove to every genre, delivering a live experience that keeps you moving all night long. Join us for the very LAST concert of the 2026 season!