AAA Returns to the Indiana State Fair

Present your AAA membership card at the gate and get one free entrance per member on August 15, 2024.

1. Challenge your friends to a game of putt-putt golf

• Corteva Agriscience™ FFA Pavilion
• Daily, 9AM - 9PM

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
• 7/28 -6:45AM/ Sunrise

5. Watch the Indiana State Fair Parade

• Main Street
• Daily, 1PM on Thursdays & Saturdays, 6:30PM - 7PM all other days

6. NEW! Xpogo: Extreme Pogo Stunt team - Get thrilled until the final bounce!

• Every day of the Fair in The Backyard
• Times vary. Usually between 1:30PM-7PM

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. Hop to Animal Town to find rabbits & baby bunnies, along with hatching chicks

• Animal Town (MHS Family Fun Park) & Momma Town (Expo Hall)
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

11. NEW! Otter Adventure. Come take a splash with the sweetest creatures on the Fairgrounds!

• MHS Family Fun Park
• Starting August 2, 4:30 and 6pm. The 2PM show will take place at noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

12. Swifty Swine Racing Pigs - You can't see pigs fly but you can see them RACE!

• Located in the west lot of the Communications Building on Main Street!
• Performance times and days vary; check daily.

13. Take a self-guided trail around the Fairgrounds – pick up maps for The Wonder Trail at Animal Town or any State Fair Information Booths presented by Prairie Farms.

• Around the Grounds
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

14. Tour the Indiana History Train presented by Indiana Historical Society

• MHS 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 College Choice 529 Savings Plans

• MHS Family Fun Park
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

16. NEW! Land of Legends: Indiana's Basketball Legacy

• Harvest Pavillion
• Open daily, 9AM-9PM

17. Meet Johnny Appleseed!

• Pioneer Village
• 7/29 & 8/5 - 3:30PM

18. Meet the Indiana State Fair Queen, Claire Bishop, at Introduction to Royalty: Our Indiana County Fair Queens!

• Pioneer Village Opry House
• 8/13 - 4:30PM

19. Marvel at the giant cheese sculpture sculpted by Sarah Kaufmann “The Cheese Lady” and presented by American Dairy Association Indiana Inc.

• Ag/Hort Shopping District
• Daily, 9AM - 9PM

20. Parakeet Encounter. Experience a fun encounter with these colorful birds!

• East of the DNR Complex
• Open every day of the fair, 9AM-8PM.

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
• 7/31 – 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
• 8/18 - 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

• Normandy Barn
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

28. Play corn hole or do a scavenger hunt to win a prize

• Farm Bureau Building
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

29. Visit the Indiana State Fair Literacy Reading Garden

• MHS Family Fun Park
• Daily, 9 AM - 8PM

30. See your favorite local celebrities at the Celebrity Milking Competition

• MHS Family Fun Park
• 8/17 - 11:30AM

31. Witness Vintage Farm Machinery in Action

• Pioneer Village
• Daily, times vary

32. Pacers Sports and Entertainment Exhibit

• Harvest Pavilion
• Open every day of the fair

33. Chuck Taylor and Indiana Basketball at the Indiana History Train

• MHS Family Fun Park
• Open daily 9AM- 8PM

34. Space Ham: An Augmented Reality Experience

• Main street
• Performance times and days vary.

35. Let your kiddos design or color their very own quilt square

• Pioneer Village
• Dates/times vary

36. Visit Canstruction

• Ag/Hort Shopping District
• Daily, 9AM - 9PM

37. Indiana State Fair Tractor Pull

• Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
• 07/30 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

• Champions Pavilion
• 7/29 – 8AM

41. Learn about the History of Quilts in America

• Pioneer Village
• Dates and times vary

42. Watch the Chocolate Cupcake Contest

• Indiana Arts Building
• 8/17 - 3PM

43. Watch the Backyard Garden Open Show

• Indiana Arts Building
• 8/14 - 12PM

44. Get a new look at livestock with the Mule & Donkey Performance

• Indiana Farmers Coliseum
• 7/30 – 9AM

45. Watch and learn from the best at the Youth Talent Contest

• Dance Stage
• Dates/times vary

46. Feel protected from the sun with the FREE sunscreen provided by the Fair!

• Indiana State Fair Information Booths pres. by Prairie Farms
• All Day

47. Love horses? Come see the 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting

• Indiana Farmers Coliseum
• 7/29 – 9AM

48. Toast of the Fair

• Purdue Extension building
• 07/30, 2PM

49.Visit the Purdue Extension Design and Innovation Studio

• Normandy Barn
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

50. Architectural Trolley Tour

• DNR Building
• Dates and times vary

51. See what Indiana Birds of Prey are all about

• DNR Building
• Daily - 4:30PM

52. The Rope Warrior

• Main Street
• 08/10, 1:30PM, 4:00PM, 5:00PM, and 6:00PM.

53. Attend the Baton Twirling Contest

• Expo Hall
• 8/19 - 9AM

54. Visit the Mural Derby

• The Backyard
• 7/31- 9AM

55. Cheer on your favorite horse & jockey at Grand Circuit Harness Racing featuring the Fox Stake

• Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
• 8/10 - 11AM

56. Visit the livestock and learn at the Children’s Barnyard

• Corteva Agriscience™ FFA Pavilion
• Daily, 9AM – 9PM

57. Visit the King Arthur Baking company Youth Cookie Contest

• Indiana ArtsBuilding
• 8/6, 2:30PM

58. Fulfill your cravings at Taste from Indiana Farms featuring Indiana commodity groups

• Indiana Arts Building
• 8/17 – 8/20, 11AM – 6PM

59. See more animals with the Reptiles Rule! LIVE Reptile Program

• Dept. of Natural Resources Building
• Daily – 10AM

60. Live Music! Come watch Andrew Salgado!

• The Backyard Stage
• 5:30PM and 7:00PM

61. Let's Talk Livestock

• MHS Family Fun Park
• Daily, 1, 3, 5, & 7PM

62. Browse the merchandise and apparel at the new and improved Indiana State Fair gift shop locations

• Ag/Hort Shopping District & under the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
• Daily, 9AM - 9PM

63. Watch the 4-H Cat Show

• Expo Hall
• 7/31- 12PM

64. Take a stroll through The Mercantile (in Ag/Hort) and browse the various vendor booths

• Ag/Hort Shopping District
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

65. Watch a cake decorating demo

• Indiana Arts Buildings
• 8/7 – 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30PM

66. Come out to see the Indiana Fashion Foundation Marketplace

• Indiana Arts
• Dates/Times Vary

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
• 8/17 &8/18 - 10AM

70. Visit Chuck Taylor and Indiana Basketball at the Indiana History Train

• MHS Family Fun Park
• 8/17: 9AM -8PM

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. Come on down to watch the Spelling Bee

• The Backyard stage presented by Universal Windows Direct
• 8/20- 12PM

73. Come watch a variety of dancers and try to dance along

• Dance Stage
• Daily, times vary

74. Watch the Art of Wood Carving Demonstration

• Pioneer Village
• 8/3 - 8/20, 9AM

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 Kid's Cookie Decorating Contest

• Indiana Arts Building
• 8/20 – 10AM - 2:45PM

77. Get a photo for the ‘gram! Find 2023 Indiana State Fair Queen, Claire Bishop, 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

• Ag/Hort Shopping District
• 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

• In front of Indiana Farmers Coliseum
• 7/30 - 2PM

81. It would be baaad if you missed the 4-H Market Lamb Show

• Blue Ribbon Pavilion
• 8/5 - 8AM

82. Watch the Pedal Tractor Pull to see all the amazing tractors

• Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
• 7/30 – 2PM

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, 2:30PM

85. You won’t want to miss the Indiana Livestock Hall of Fame & 4-H Grand Drive presented by Farm Credit MId-America

• Indiana Farmers Coliseum
• 8/7- 7PM

86. Don't miss Peppa Pig Live!

• Hoosier Lottery Free Stage
• 07/30 11am and 2PM

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. Stay safe, and wash your hands! Visit one of our hand-sanitizing stations or restrooms

• Around the Grounds
• Daily

90. Come learn more about beef and dairy cattle

• Animal Town and Pioneer Village
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

91. Check out the Indiana Young Farmers Association Exhibits

• Indiana Young Farmers Building
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

92. Attend the Liar’s Contest presented Storytelling Arts of Indiana

• Pioneer Village
• 8/5 - 7PM

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

• Ag/Hort Shopping District
• Daily, 9AM - 9PM

95. Get hungry and healthy with the Giant Vegetable Contest

• Ag/Hort Shopping District
• 8/13 – 11AM

96. See all of your favorite animals at the Petting Zoo

• Corteva Agriscience FFA Pavilion
• Daily, 9AM - 8PM

97. Watch hot air balloons light up the sky at PNC Bank's Hot Air Balloon Night Glow!

• Hoosier Lottery Grandstand
• 7/29 - 9PM

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

99. Check out the 4 -H Education Station

• 4-H Exhibit Hall
• 7/31 - 10AM

100. Cool off on a hot, summer day at the giant mist fans!

• Around the Grounds
• Daily

101. Show Your AAA Card to get into the fair for FREE during AAA Day!

• 8/16/2023
• Limit one free admission per valid membership card.