Indiana State Fair

The holiday season is right around the corner, and there's plenty happening at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! 🎄✨ We've got dazzling Christmas lights and holiday shopping, toy shows, collectibles and more! There's something for everyone this week! Start planning here now: bit.ly/3Vkjd52

It's TIIIIIIIME! ✨🎄 Christmas Nights of Lights pres. by Fifth Third Bank returns TONIGHT! Get your friends, family, pets and Christmas spirit and come see the Indy's largest synchronized light show! Click here to get your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/4k2b4wr

Are YOU ready for Christmas Nights of Lights? Here's everything you need to know about your visit! Want to learn more about arriving to Christmas Nights of Lights? Check out our full FAQ list here: bit.ly/4kuMLXR

Battle of the Badges returns to the ice on November 7th! 🏒 Join us as local Police and Fire/EMS teams go head-to-head in support of Beech Grove Police Officers and their families who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.❤️💙Come cheer on our local first responders, enjoy an evening of community fun and help make a difference for those who serve and protect!

November is bringing holiday cheer and plenty of fun to the Indiana State Fairgrounds! 🍁🎄✨ There's something for everyone this month, holiday shopping and Christmas lights to hockey, collectibles, unique expos and more! What events are on your November calendar? Start planning your visit! ➡️ bit.ly/3Vkjd52

Tonight's the night! Who's coming to the Fairgrounds to celebrate an all treats no tricks Halloween night? 🍬🎃 Safe Night Halloween is open to all children ages 12 & under who are accompanied by an adult. Parking and admission are FREE! This event is inside our Blue Ribbon Pavilion from 5-7PM!

Some Fair memories are just too good to keep under wraps. 🎃🦙 Wishing all our Fair-goers a fun and festive Halloween weekend!

It's almost Halloweekend and we know where we're going to be! 🎃👻Our annual Safe Night Halloween is open to all children ages 12 & under who are accompanied by an adult. This event is inside our Blue Ribbon Pavilion on Halloween night from 5-7PM AND parking & admission are FREE! Dress up, get candy and have a SPOOK-tacular night! 🍬

The leaves are still falling, but a little Christmas magic is already in the air. 🍂✨🎄

A sweet victory for Indiana! 🍑🏆 Congratulations to Rebecca Blystone, who took home the top prize at the Biscuits & Jampionship competition at the World Food Championships this past weekend! Rebecca earned her Golden Ticket to compete after receiving Best of Show for her peach jam at the Indiana State Fair. She was joined in the competition by her husband and sous-chef, Michael! Even sweeter? This marks the second year in a row that an Indiana State Fair Culinary Arts exhibitor has won the competition! 🎉 Join us in congratulating Rebecca on this incredible accomplishment! 👏

The blue jackets are back! 💙💛 We're excited to welcome FFA members from across the country for the National FFA Convention & Expo! Here's to a week of learning, leadership, making memories and celebrating the future of agriculture. Welcome to Indy, FFA! 🌾

👻 The countdown to a frightfully fun Halloween night is on! For the 30th year, the Indiana State Fairgrounds, along with dozens of community partners, are hosting Safe Night Halloween! Safe Night Halloween is open to all children ages 12 & under who are accompanied by an adult. Parking and admission are FREE! This event is inside our Blue Ribbon Pavilion from 5-7PM Halloween night!

GIVE BACK & SAVE this holiday season! 🎄✨The Indiana State Fairgrounds is proud to partner with local organizations for Christmas Nights of Lights presented by @FifthThird! Enjoy $10 OFF your carload ticket, PLUS $5 from your purchase will be donated to the charity of your choice! ❤️ Simply use one of the discount codes below when purchasing your tickets: 🎁 A Kid Again Indiana Chapter: AKIDAGAIN26 🎁 Brooke’s Place: BROOKES26 🎁 Gleaners Food Bank: GLEANERS26 🎁 Indianapolis Indians Charities: INDIANS26 🎁 Mozel Sanders Foundation: MOZEL26 🎁 Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation: MDFF26 🎁 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: NOCC26 🎁 Parks Alliance of Indianapolis: PARKALL26 🎁 Riley Children’s Hospital: RILEY26 🎁 Salvation Army: SALARMY26 🎁 Second Helpings Charity: SECHELP26 🎁 Shepherd Community Center: SHEPHERD26 🎁 Special Olympics: OLYMPICS26 🎁 WRTV Holiday Toy Drive: WRTV26 🚨 IMPORTANT: Discount codes are valid ONLY for tickets purchased AND redeemed for show dates November 6–21, 2026. Click here to get your tickets today: bit.ly/4zhvdmz

Today is the FINAL DAY of the World Food Championships and we have the best seat in the house! 🏆🍴 Good food, great views and a front-row look at all the culinary action from the @TractorSupply VIP Lounge! A special thanks to Tractor Supply, our Official Farm and Ranch Partner, for helping make this space possible! Don't miss your last chance to experience the excitement! Grab your tickets and come see FOOD SPORT in action!🔥 bit.ly/46aNnK7

In crust we trust 🙌 Thank you to the Indianapolis Pizza Fest for giving us a beautiful, cheesy day 🍕🍕🍕 – at Southport, IN

This is NOT your average Friday night! 🔥🍰🎶 From Ignite & Dessert Smash to a live performance by Clayton Anderson, the World Food Championships are bringing the heat tonight! 🤩 And the fun isn't over yet! We've still got TWO FULL DAYS of foodie fun ahead of us. 🍔🏆🎟️ Grab your tickets and come hungry: bit.ly/46aNnK7

🔥 Kitchen Arena is OPEN, the chefs are here and the competition is heating up! 👨‍🍳🏆 The only thing we're missing is YOU! 🤩 The World Food Championships have officially taken over the Indiana State Fairgrounds! Grab your tickets and come experience all the action, excitement and flavor for yourself! 🎟️bit.ly/46aNnK7

Life is sweeter with dessert! 🍰🍪🍫 It's National Dessert Day, and we're looking ahead to something extra sweet! The World Food Championships start THIS WEEK, and Dessert Smash on Friday is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! 🤩 🍨 Don't miss your chance to experience some seriously sweet competition! 🎟️ Get your tickets now: bit.ly/46aNnK7

Is it lunchtime yet? 🍕🤤 We've got pizza on the brain because the Indianapolis Pizza Festival is coming to the Indiana State Fairgrounds THIS SATURDAY, October 17! 🍕 Sample pizza from local pizzerias 🏆 Enjoy competitions, giveaways and family-friendly fun 🏅 Make a day of it with a combo ticket to the World Food Championships! Two sessions are available from 12–3PM and 3–6PM, so grab your fellow pizza lovers and make your weekend plans! 🎟️ Tickets are limited! Get yours now: bit.ly/4yi6P36

Today, we’re celebrating the people who keep Indiana growing. 🚜🌾 Happy National Farmers Day to the hardworking farmers who feed our communities, care for the land and carry generations of tradition forward. Agriculture is at the heart of Indiana, and always at the heart of the Indiana State Fair. 💙