Indiana State Fair Announces Safety Updates for 2023

Happy June to our exhibitor community! We can’t wait to welcome you back to the 166th Indiana State Fair in just two short months. Today we unveiled our safety measures for the 2023 Indiana State Fair. You can find a list of updated policies below or by visiting our website here.

  • Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Fairgoers under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or chaperone (age 21+) to enter the Indiana State Fair starting at 6PM daily. This applies to all 18 days of the Fair.
    • PLEASE NOTE: This policy DOES NOT apply to those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place, INCLUDING OUR LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS, 4-H AND OPEN COMPEITIONS, NON-ANIMAL EXHIBITS, ETC.
    • Each adult may chaperone up to six (6) individuals and must remain at the Fairgrounds while the minors they are chaperoning are still present.
  • Bag Policy: All bags permitted into the State Fair must be 9”x10”x12” or smaller. All bags are subject to search upon entry to the Fair through the metal detectors.
  • Weapons of any kind are prohibited at the Indiana State Fair.
  • Visitors will be screened through enhanced metal detectors at entry gates.

Click Here for a complete listing of Safety Information for the 2023 Indiana State Fair.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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