2025 Indiana State Fair: What’s New This Year?

The 2025 Indiana State Fair runs August 1–17 (closed Mondays) at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Here’s a rundown of the best new attractions, entertainment, and deals coming your way:

🎪 1. Big Top Circus Presented by Bee Window

A brand-new circus zone featuring daring aerialists, a human cannonball, expert crossbow artists, and comedic clowns—all included with general admission. Don’t miss daily performances at 1 PM, 4 PM & 7 PM

🎶 2. Art of Music Experience & Vinyl Revival Pop‑Up

Two immersive music exhibits in the Harvest Pavilion (9 AM–9 PM daily): one showcases stunning album cover art, the other re‑creates a vintage speakeasy with themed cocktails and a mini record shop

💪 3. Mighty Mike Strongman Show

Prepare for jaw-dropping feats—bend metal, juggle sledgehammers, tear cards. Catch shows on Main Street at 1, 3 & 6 PM every day

🐺 4. Wolves of the World

Get up close with a live wolf pack demonstrating climbing, hunting, and pack behavior. Shows take place daily at 4 & 6:30 PM, plus 12 & 2 PM on weekends in the Family Fun Park

🔨 5. DIY Glass‑Blowing Workshop

Learn glass-blowing basics and make your own souvenir in a 20-minute session near Gate 3—perfect for kids and adults 10+

🥃 6. Moonshiners Live with Sugarlands Distilling

Catch Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners stars Mark and Digger live on August 14—a must for spirits and TV fans

🎡 7. 100 Free Things to Do

From mini‑golf and hot‑air balloon watching to goat-petting and tractor shuttles—there’s no shortage of free fun. Check out the full list (100+ activities!) for family-friendly ideas

🎤 8. Hoosier Lottery Free Stage Concerts

Indiana’s live music staple continues with a full lineup of free evening shows (7:30 PM nightly), featuring regional and national acts

🎟️ 9. New Savings & Deals

25% off advance tickets, parking, and midway wristbands if purchased before July 31
$2 Tuesdays (admission, rides, food included)
Military/First Responder Day, BMV Discount Day, IndyStar ticket day