INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 94th annual Marion County Fair is underway at the county fairgrounds, and that means rides, food, water-skiing squirrels, and much more.

The fair officially kicked off Friday, but many chances remain to catch the action packing the midway until July 7.

Highlights of the 2024 Marion County Fair include returning fan favorites including the Animal Oasis, the Circle City Sidewalk Stompers Band, and Silly Safaris.

New attractions on the fair’s lineup include performances by Twiggy the World Famous Water Skiing Squirrel, and the acrobatic pigs of the PorkChop Revue. Live music and comedy performances were set for Park Stage throughout the week.

Fair Manager Paul Annee tells News 8 he believes Marion County has one of the best county fairs due to its focus on community. “We’re just excited to see a celebration of community, a celebration of our county’s diversity, and we hope to see people out here. (We listen to) feedback from the community. This is their fair, so what do they want to see out here?”

General admission tickets were $8 and are available at the door or on the fair website. Parking passes began at $5 for general and $10 for premium parking.

Children 5 and younger, and people with valid military IDs get in for free.