Indiana State Fair Exhibitors

05/18/2026

Today is the day! Entries for ALL COMPETITIONS open TODAY! Things to Remember:
W-9 forms are required for entry
ACH Premium Payments are suggested for faster payouts
Cattle Tie Outs are available for purchase
Sheep and goat stand stickers are required on all stands in the barn.

05/17/2026

UPDATE: You can now watch this meeting here: https://bit.ly/4uYzfxJ

Attention Exhibitors! Here is the zoom link for the meeting tonight at 7pm.

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05/15/2026

Reminder: When creating profiles or updating existing accounts in Exhibitors Corner for entries, make sure the email and other information are up to date and correct. We send updates and new information using the information provided! Exhibitors Corner opens for Entries Monday, May 18, at 10AM.

05/14/2026

CALLING ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS!! Join the Indiana State Fair Livestock staff for a Zoom meeting to explain, clarify, and answer questions about rules before entries open. The meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7PM EST. All are welcome to join! Zoom link will be posted on Facebook 45 minutes before the meeting starts.

05/13/2026

🎉Camping Information🎉
Reservations open May 18th at 9AM! There will not be a waitlist for 2026. LATE FEES will be applied per night for all who do not move by NOON on the scheduled departure day. NO EXCEPTIONS!

05/06/2026

New in 2026! 4-H Exhibitors are REQUIRED to clean out their pens before leaving the fairgrounds.

ATTENTION BEEF AND DAIRY EXHIBITORS: Separate trash from mulch and straw.

ATTENTION ALL OTHER SPECIES: Remove trash from bedding and completely clean out the pen.

*Be prepared and bring your own supplies. Must be kept on the trailer until move-out.*

05/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Indiana State Fair Entries open May 18th at 10AM for all competitions. Have questions? Email [email protected]

05/01/2026

Happy National Beef Month! During the month of May, we recognize and say thank you to everyone keeping the beef industry alive and well. Planning to show beef cattle at the Indiana State Fair? Stay tuned for important dates!

04/29/2026

The Indiana State Fair is 100 DAYS AWAY! Who is ready? Join us August 7-23. Stay tuned for important dates and information leading up to the Indiana State Fair!

04/28/2026

UPDATED! These are the breeds that are on probation for the 2026 fair. First year probation breeds will function as normal and still receive premiums and participate in the overall drives in the 2026 state fair. Questions? Email [email protected].