Indiana State Fair Reviews

The wait was absolutely horrible. There has to be a more faster efficient way to get the cars in and through the light show. We weren t prepared for the 4 hours we had to sit in the car. For anyone with small children I suggest you go on a weekday.

Enjoyed the last day of the fair and the Chevrolet Free Stage

Nice place, took my son to see the monster truck show he loved it!

Over priced, admission was $13. Im not understanding why you pay so much just to go in and spend more money. There's no way you can go in here and not spend a dollar. But, I love the food so im complaining after the fact lol.

Every year my sisters and I go out to the State Fair and we have a wonderful time and I've got to say this year was one of the best experiences i've had in a long time!

Great place. Went for the Christmas gift and hobby show

Saw the jurasic quest show. Awesome display. Life like and full of interesting facts

Experience was nice. Do wear walking shoes as it's a lot yo cover.

Went to Community Affair to Remember. Health care event for senors in Blue Ribbon bldg.

I love going to the State Fair! Great food, fun rides, and even a water ride when it gets too hot. The designated "smoking areas" need to be marked better tho since they don't want ppl to walk around the fairgrounds smoking. Other than that we had a GREAT time!!!

The absolute BEST place ever!!!!!! There is so much to see & do, free concerts & activities...my gosh it takes several days to see it all. And the food....wow! Delicious!!

It was much better this year. I did not feel like I was about to be murdered. So I like that

Boat and R.V. show was amazing. Will definitely be back next year

Great place stairs need better viable fell coming down 60 not good

There are always fun things going on here you can look at the website for details on what events are here and time and cost

Indiana State Fairgrounds largest fairgrounds in the states and the best place to go to a fair if you want to see all the counties represented

Took the grand kids to the Indianapolis Gem, mineral show today at the fair grounds. They loved it

At the state fair in August, in recent years there has been a successful change for the better - it's being kept clean now! All day! No more mixed odors of sugar and vomit and hot dogs. It's wonderful to go to now. I especially like chilling out and listening to the Inka Pirka band and this one stand that home-makes their pretzel dough. But its nothing like those hard ones. These are yeasty and nearly melt in your mouth! Also love the Orange Dream and Pina Colada place (it's a large strawberry). As I am getting older, I realize they don't have enough places to sit, especially on the left and right of the grounds. Last year I was disappointed how few fan and water cooling stations there were.

However their parking fees have soared in the last several years going from $2 all the way to $8 now. Makes me have to think twice now about going to any shows there. Because then I have to pay admission as well to whatever show I am going to. I love the rock and gem show in the AG bldg. bi-annually. But the cost of parking on not so great lots makes me have to decide how badly I want to go.

Good fair food, family oriented and plenty of parking. Went for the swine show

The Christmas night of lights was awesome! Line of cars to get in moved quickly, reasonably priced and the lights were creative and lasted longer that expected. Hope to go again next year.

I look forward to this every year !! Especially the dairy shack

The light show was wonderful and well worth the money

My Siblings and I go every year to remember all the great times as kids with our parents when we visited the State Fair! The foods we ate, the animals, especially the DNR exhibition!

Came here for the state fair. My kids, 9yrs and 11yrs old, had a blast. We would have liked the wristband to include admission to the skyway ride though. This cost an extra $20 for a round-trip ride for two people.

Entrance fee was high for a family but once inside we had a great time.

Fun times. The midway gets sketchy on weekend nights.

I had a wonderful time at the state fair it was really a blast. Things geta bit pricey but good time overall. Parking was also chaotic but once you found a spot and walked the journey to the fairgrounds then the good times begin. Just make sure you bring plenty money.

Went to Oddities and Curiosity event! Excellent show, excellent performance, excellent selection! Plan to return every year they come to Indy!

Grandchild loved it and $2 Tuesday made it very affordable

Parking for a Graduation was $8 after it was communicated $5.

What a nice fairgrounds and state fair. So many improvements in recent years. We like visiting state fairs in neighboring states, but Indiana s is certainly worth the trip for out-of-staters to visit.

I love the equipment vendors who allow/ welcome kids to climb on the equipment. That s what makes the fair fun for them.
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Interesting experience at the Christmas lights! Only in America!

Loved the light show! Worth the wait. Super excited to hear the Hoosier Hundred is back for 2021!

As always, great experience to come here and hang out during the fair time. Lots of things to see and do, and of course all the food! I've been to a wedding reception here as well and the amenities are good and facilities are in good condition. If you're in Indy and it's August, make sure to stop by for the fair!

Parking was horrible people taking up 2 parking spaces in handycaped and regular parking. At 8 dollars for parking and 10 dollars to get in you should be able to reasonably park. The train show was awesome

Great Fairgrounds, shuttles from the parking lot. Buildings have good air return.

The Fairgrounds are a spectacular place to spend a day ( or a few days if you are showing a product or animals). they have loads of activities like looking at swine, horses, and goats, The 4H exhibit, lodes of Poke Stops and the carnival that is hoasted every year! it ma be long, but transportation is easy and fun with a trolley that only costs $1 to ride a round trip! if you are interested, you can watch the Showings for swine, goats, and horses, each in a roofed biulding, so the weather is not an issue! I showbevery year, and every year is great! i highly recommend you come and spend a day or two!