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Indianapolis Star
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Indiana State Fair. Discount tickets are on sale now.
Opening day of the 2025 Indiana State Fair, themed as the Soundtrack of Summer, is less than a month away. Discount tickets are on sale now, so here's everything you need to know. The 2025 Indiana State Fair will take place August 1-17 (closed on Mondays) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, located at 1202 E. 38th St. The fairgrounds will be closed on Mondays during the fair. The hours for all remaining days of the week are as follows: Hours could change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. All tickets purchased online are valid for any day of the fair. Tickets and parking passes to the 2025 Indiana State Fair are on sale now online for 20% off the price visitors will pay at the gate. General admission tickets are $14 and parking passes are $9 when purchased online through July 31 on the Indiana State Fair website. Children 5 and younger get into the fair for free. To see more pricing for family ticket packages, Midway wristbands and free stage reserved area access passes for the concerts, visit the The Indiana State Fairgrounds Unaccompanied Minor Policy is as follows: Guests younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or chaperone (age 21+) to enter the fair during evening hours. Each adult may chaperone up to six individuals. The Unaccompanied Minor Policy goes into effect every day of the fair after 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and after 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Any person entering may be asked to show a valid driver's license, state identification card, or other government issued ID. The Unaccompanied Minor Policy does not apply to organized and ticketed group outings or those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place. IndyStar free ticket day at the Indiana State Fair 2025 will be on Wednesday, August 13. You'll need to check your print or digital copy of the Indianapolis Star on Monday, August 11, for your free ticket to present at the gate on IndyStar free ticket day. Story continues after photo gallery. For more information about the new foods at the 2025 Indiana State Fair, read the article below. 🎡: Indiana State Fair announces new foods for 2025 Taste of the Fair Story continues after photo gallery. To plan your visit to the Indiana State Fair, you can visit or view the PDF version 2025 program.
Axios
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Hometown hero, Ghostbuster among first Indiana State Fair free stage announcements
Hoosiers will get the chance to rock out with an Indianapolis music icon, Disney princesses and an actual Ghostbuster when the free stage starts rolling at the 2025 Indiana State Fair. Why it matters: The free stage continues to be one of the fair's most beloved and cost-conscious annual staples. Driving the news: Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Three Dog Night, Melissa Etheridge, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers and Disney Throwback DJ Night are the first five acts confirmed to be hitting the free stage this August. Three Dog Night will get the party started for opening day on Aug. 1, and the Disney DJ will rock the wheels of steel the following night on Aug. 2. Indy native Babyface performs Aug. 6, actor Bill Murray's band plays Aug. 8 and Melissa Etheridge performs Aug. 15. The 2025 Indiana State Fair runs Aug. 1-17 and is open every day except Mondays. If you go: All shows at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage are free with paid fair admission, and seating is first-come, first-served. A limited number of reserved viewing area tickets are available now.
