INDIANAPOLIS — The gates to the Marion County Fair swing open for its 89th annual Fair Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 30 at 7300 East Troy Ave. with a full complement of fun and entertainment for all ages on the agenda.
This year’s headlining feature is Dino-ROAR, which will be doing performances all 10 days at the fair. This show features eight life-like animatronic dinosaurs for all the dinosaur lovers in Marion County. This show’s goal is to education kids with dinosaur facts while being interactive and entertaining.
Other special featured events this year include:
● First Bite Fishing Tank
● Baird Petting Zoo
● Elite K-9 Performances (June 22nd-23rd & June 28th-30th)
● Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carving Demos & Auction (June 21st-23rd & June 30th)
● Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (June 21st-22nd & June 28th)
● Princesses and Superheroes (June 22nd & June 29th)
The Grandstands will have a large array of different events going on that you shouldn’t miss.
Both TQ Midget Racing and the Demolition Derby will be returning again to the fair. The two-night Demolition Derby is back and better than ever with more cars and a larger arena! The two and a half hour show will feature more classes including, Power Wheels, Mini-Vans, Full Size Gut n’ Go, and more. Both nights will feature the special pretty car contest. With the improved track, expect faster speeds than ever before. Each night of the derby for general admission is $5 with children 5 and under being free. For $10, audience members can get a pit pass/Power Wheels Driver pass. If you are interested in registering a car or driver, the cost is $35. There will also be motorcross & quad racing and Outlaw Karts to round out the Grandstands’ events this year.
The Park Stage offers continual free events throughout the entire fair. Among these performances are Bryan Thompson, Ziynne “Kid of Pop”, Vinnie & the Moochers, Gospel Music Fest, Indiana, Starfire Cloggers, Greg Rhodes, and more.
North American Midway Entertainment , the largest traveling outdoor amusement company, with rides and games of skill. In addition to rides, there will be lots of food vendors with fair favorites.
This year’s fair will have plenty of displays and demonstrations for fairgoers to enjoy in Family Arts, the Marketplace, 4-H and more. The Horse Arena will host quite a few events throughout the fair including Western Ground and versatility. Other animal shows and classes include poultry, dogs, swine, and more. On the non-animal side, the 4-H Exhibit Hall will have a fashion review, BBQ chicken contest and other displays.
Gates are open from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. General admission is $5. Children age 5 and under and members of the military with valid ID are admitted free. Parking is free in the large and convenient lots.
The fair will be held at the 123-acre Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 East Troy Avenue, located just east of I-465 and Southeastern Avenue interchange. Visit www.MarionCountyFair.org for a complete schedule of events, including exact days and times.
