Deals and discounts at the Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It is time for Hoosiers to gear up for the annual Indiana State Fair, but don’t forget to check out some deals before enjoying your visit.

The fair will open its doors Aug. 2 through Aug. 18, but will be closed on Mondays.

Midway Discounts

Sale ends Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m.

• Wristbands
  • 38% off onsite prices, only valid Wednesday – Friday

Visit online to view and purchase tickets.

$5 Value Menu

• Carr Concessions
  • Regular Ice Cream Cone (Vanilla, Chocolate or Swirl Soft Serve)
• Dairy Bar
  • Milkshakes
  • Blue Ribbon Blueberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry
  • Grilled Cheese
    • Hot Honey Pepperoni Pull
    • Melty
    • American on White
    • Colby on Wheat
    • Pepperjack on Sourdough
    • Swiss on Rye
  • Milk (10oz cup) $.50
    • White or Chocolate
  • Hoosier Custard $4
    • Chocolate
    • Vanilla
  • Yogurt (4oz cup) $2
  • Cottage Cheese (5oz cup) $2
• DG concession
  • 16oz Frozen Lemonade
• Gobble Gobble
  • Corn Dog

Visit online for the full menu.

Free Concerts at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage

• Gladys Knight: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 4 
• 84: A Van Halen Tribute: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 6 
• Buddy Guy: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 7 
• Dogstar (featuring Bret Domrose, Rob Mailhouse and Keanu Reeves): 7:30 p.m., Aug. 8 
• Bell Biv Devoe: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 9 
• A Tribute to Taylor Swift: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 10

Visit online for a full list of events.

Discounts and Themed Days

• 2$ Tuesday
  • Aug. 6 and Aug. 13
• Military and First Responders
  • Aug. 7, Free admission for first responders, current and former military members with a valid I.D.
• BMV Discount Day
  • Aug. 8, Obtain a voucher from the BMV’s website for 50% admission.
• Triple A Day
  • Aug. 15, Free admission with valid Triple A membership card.
• Pedal and Park
  • Daily, save $1 on admission by biking to the fairgrounds and use the bike rail on Monon Trail.

Activities and Events

DNR Building

• Butterfly Exhibit
  • Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Roving Naturalist
  • Daily, 11:30 a.m.
• Architectural Trolley Tour
  • Dates and times may vary.

Click here to view the full list of free events.

MHS Family Fun Park

• Splash Pad
  • Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Indiana History Train
  • Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Literacy Reading Garden
  • Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Click here to view the full list at of free events.

Indiana Arts Building

• Make it with Wool Fashion Show
  • 8/4 – 9 p.m.
•  Artwork created by local artists
  • Daily, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Pineapple Cupcake Contest
  • 8/17, 4 p.m.

Click here to view the full list of free events.

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