Indiana State Fair 2024: Discounts, themed days, things to do

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair has unveiled a variety of discounts, themed days and free events to enjoy while visiting this year’s fair.

Here are some of this year’s Indiana State Fair greatest value options:

Discount Days & Themed Days :

• $2 Tuesdays, presented by the Indiana Secretary of State
  -$2 gate admission, $2 rides and $2 food options at each food stand
  Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 6 & Tuesday, August 13.
  
• Military & First Responders’ Day, presented by Peterman Brothers
  Wednesday, August 7 only. First responders, current and former Military, and their families receive FREE admission with valid ID presented at the gate.
  
• BMV Discount Day
  Thursday, August 8 only. $8 gate admission with printed or digital voucher from IN.GOV/BMV (50% savings on admission)
  
• IndyStar Free Ticket
  Wednesday, August 14 only. Check the IndyStar on Monday, August 12 , for a FREE ticket, redeemable at the gates only on Farmers' Day, presented by MacAllister Machinery on Wednesday, August 14 only.
  
• AAA Day
  Thursday, August 15 only. AAA cardholders receive FREE admission with a valid AAA membership card presented at the gate. One valid card per person.

Advance Deals:

Purchase your tickets, parking pass and midway wristband in advance and SAVE big! Available now at IndianaStateFair.com. All advance discounts end Thursday, August 1st at 11:59pm.

• Advance Discount Admission Tickets
  Buy your advance discount Fair tickets before August 1 at 11:59PM ET and SAVE 20% off gate admission!
  
• Advance Discount Parking Pass
  Buy your advance discount Fair parking before August 1 at 11:59PM ET and SAVE 20% off paying at the gate!
  
• Advance Discount Midway Wristbands
  Buy your advance midway wristbands before August 3 at 11:59PM ET and SAVE 38% off paying onsite!
  
• Advance Discount Family Four Pack
  Family Four Packs include (1) parking pass and (4) admission tickets to the 2024 Indiana State Fair. Buy now before August 1 at 11:59PM ET and save 30% off gate admission.
  
• NEW! Advance Foodie Family Four Pack
  Foodie Family Four Packs include (1) parking pass, (4) admission tickets to the 2024 Indiana State Fair and $50 Fair Bucks. Buy now before August 1 at 11:59PM ET and save 30% off gate admission!

Daily Deals:

• $5 Value Menu
  Taste your way around the Fair for $5 or less! From savory classics to sweet indulgences, budget-friendly options cater to every palate, ensuring a satisfying and affordable
  dining experience for fairgoers of all ages. Click here for the full list of items.
  
• Hoosier Lottery FREE Stage: A variety of different artists performing on the Hoosier Lottery stage have already been announced with a first wave , second wave and final wave .
  
• 100 FREE things to do at the Fair! Click here .
  https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair/general-information/100-free-things-to-d
  

Additional Ways to Save:

• Bike to the Fair: Ride your bicycle to the Fair and save $1 off admission.
• Free Tractor Shuttle Rides: Hop on a tractor shuttle for FREE transportation around the rounds.

“The Indiana State Fair is all about affordable family fun,” says LeRoy Lewis III, Director of Media Engagement. “We’re excited to welcome everyone back to a summertime tradition in about 10 days!”

The Indiana State Fair opens next Friday, August 2nd and runs through August 18th (closed Mondays).

For more information, visit the Indiana State Fair website .