INDIANAPOLIS — The return of the Indiana State Fair is inching closer and closer — and this year, its added over a dozen new attractions!
The fair announced Wednesday morning that there's going to be 15 new attractions. Each one is free with paid fair admission.
From water play to outdoor cinema to animal adventures and live performances, there's going to be something fun for everyone.
Here’s a list of what’s new:
- State Fair Splash Pad
- Gold & Glory 100th Anniversary – Aug. 2
- Celebrating the Beatles – Aug. 3
- Illuminate! Outdoor Lantern Exhibit (outdoor lantern display with 14+ oversized structures with lighting)
- Outdoor Movie Theatre
- Momma Town Live Birthing Center
- Great American Duck Race
- Pogo Fred
- Chris Lantz of Extreme Sculpting
- WTHR Olympic Zone – Paris
- Artscape! Where Imagination Grows Exhibit (immersive exhibit curated by Newfields)
- DockDogs presented by T-Mobile
- 406 FMX High Air Tour
- Baby Animal Feeding Adventure
- Lore & Tall Tales at the Indiana History Train
The fair will run from Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 18, and will be closed on Mondays.
Tickets to the 2024 Indiana State Fair are available online now.
The fair has already announced a slew of acts performing on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage this year.
And the food options are huge, from cinnamon toast crunch funnel cakes to pickle flavored beer (and the return of the pickle pizza—with a twist.)
The theme for this year's state fair is The Art & Nature of Fun, presented by Newfields.
"The art and nature theme reflects our commitment to bringing together the creativity of art and the wonders of nature to inspire and engage our visitors," Cindy Hoye, executive director of the Indiana State Fair, said in a statement.
For more information about this year’s State Fair, click here.
