Discounts on General State Fair Admission

Children 5 and under enjoy free admission, making it easier for families to save. For those beyond kindergarten age, there are several excellent opportunities to get into the Indiana State Fair this year at a reduced price:

• Buy tickets in advance (through Aug. 5): Admission tickets are available for $7 at various locations including Indiana Wal-Mart stores, CVS, Indiana Farm Bureau offices, and the Indiana State Fairgrounds Box office until Aug. 5.
• Free tickets from the Indianapolis Star: The Monday, Aug. 10 edition will feature a free ticket for admission on either Wednesday, Aug. 12, or Thursday, Aug. 13, alongside another coupon for free admission on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Thursday, Aug. 20.
• Free admission for military families, Sunday, Aug. 16: Current and former members of the Armed Forces, along with their families, will receive free admission on this day with military identification.
• BMV Carload Day, Monday, Aug. 17: Presenting a voucher from the BMV allows up to 10 people to enter for just $15 on Aug. 17.
• Free admission for state employees on Thursday, Aug. 20: State employees can gain free entry on this date by presenting their employee ID.
• Free Tickets from WFMS: From Aug. 17 to 20, WFMS will distribute free fair admission tickets at designated “ticket stop” locations; tune into 95.5 for details.
• Free tickets from The Russ Parr Radio Show Monday, Aug. 10: Hot 96, WSTO-FM radio will provide vouchers for free admission on Aug. 10. Visit their website for more information.
• Free admission for downtown workers, Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19: Workers who take IndyGo Route 39 will receive free admission with a $1.75 bus fare between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• 2 for 1 admission for ABATE members, Friday, Aug. 21: On this day, two visitors can enter for the price of one with an ABATE of Indiana membership card.
• Delta Sky Miles $2 admission, Tuesday, Aug. 18: A voucher available soon will grant visitors admission for just $2 on this date.
• $2 Pepsi can discount, Sunday, Aug. 23: Bring a can from any Pepsi product to receive $2 off admission.

Best State Fair Parking Deals

• Free parking at the fairgrounds: Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is permitted through multiple gates, and additional free parking is available at the Indiana School for the Deaf.
• Free State Fair Park & Ride: Park at Glendale Mall’s Rural Street lot and enjoy a free shuttle service that runs every 20 minutes during the fair.
• Pedal & Park: Cycle to the fair and save $1 on admission by using secured bike racks along the Monon Trail.

Specials on Unlimited Midway Rides

Visitors can enjoy limitless rides for a flat fee of $25 during designated wristband times. Notably, the best days for these deals are Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 23, when the specials last 10 hours! Specific times include:

• Friday, Aug. 7: 7 p.m. – midnight
• Monday, Aug. 10: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 11: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 12: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 13: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 14: 7 p.m. – midnight
• Tuesday, Aug. 18: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 19: Noon – 10 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 20: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 21: 7 p.m. – midnight
• Sunday, Aug. 23: Noon – 10 p.m.

Just for Kids: On Monday, Aug. 17, wristbands for unlimited access to kiddie rides will be available for $15 from noon to 4 p.m.

Note: The Midway hours are as follows: Mon-Thu, noon-11 p.m.; Fri, noon-midnight; Sat, 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (10 p.m. on Aug. 23).

More Special Values and Ways to Save

• Tractor shuttle ride discounts for seniors: Visitors aged 55 and older can ride the tractor shuttles for just $3/day by purchasing a wristband at State Fair Information Booths.
• Golden Hoosiers’ Day: On Aug. 18, seniors can enjoy free tractor shuttle rides.
• $2 Taste of the State Fair: Enjoy $2 food specials from concessionaires on Aug. 18.
• Free lottery tickets: Visitors aged 18 and over can redeem admission tickets for a free lottery ticket on Aug. 9 at designated Hoosier Lottery booths.
• Indiana State Fair Value Coupon Book: This coupon book provides over $100 worth of deals for $5, making it easy to save on various fair offerings.