Get ready to turn up the volume on summertime fun—because the official theme of the 168th Indiana State Fair is “THE SOUNDTRACK OF SUMMER,” presented by Get Prepared Indiana. From the roar of the midway rides to the sizzle of your favorite fair foods—and yes, even the gentle lowing of the cows in the barns—this year’s Fair is your ultimate seasonal playlist.
Fair Dates & Tickets
The 168th Indiana State Fair runs from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 17 (closed Mondays). Advance tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/SoundTrackofSummer.
New Exhibit: The Art of Music Experience
Step into VINYL REVIVAL to explore museum-quality displays of iconic album covers, then browse a pop-up record store hosted by Indy CD & Vinyl. Learn more about this immersive exhibit here: bit.ly/4jQXJ6I.
Cue the Cows, Crank the Tunes—It’s Almost Fair Time!
In between midway thrills and deep-fried delights, listen for the unforgettable sounds that make this Fair your summer anthem:
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Laughter echoing through the Expo Hall as families make memories
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The crowd’s cheer at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage
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Cattle lowing and ponies neighing in the livestock barns
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Carousel and coaster engines roaring on the Midway
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Burgers sizzling, salt-water taffy machines cranking, and lemonade stands slurping
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Tractors revving during Demo Derby and Tractor Pulls
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Live bands at Band Day and toe-tapping tunes in Pioneer Village
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The whistle of the White River Junction Train and the clop-clop of horse racing
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Even the squeak of a fresh grilled cheese from the Dairy Bar
…and so much more that only the Indiana State Fair can deliver. See you this August for your Soundtrack of Summer!
