DJ Z is an upbeat DJ who will entertain you with a variety of music from English to Spanish hits. DJ Z can be seen around the NW Indiana and Chicagoland area at Weddings, Festivals, open houses, Quinceaneras, and heard on his radio show "Quepasa Indiana" 88.7 FM in Gary, Indiana.
Jeremy started his musical career over twenty years ago, crafting a commendable total of twelve albums. Five of these outstanding works received the distinguished RIAA Gold certification and over 6 million in record sales. Jeremy also has 43 chart-topping singles, showcasing his immense talent! His hard work and dedication have been recognized with five GMA Dove Awards, a Grammy nomination, three American Music Award nominations, and four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards. As a testament to his impactful contributions, Billboard honored him as the second-best Christian artist of the decade. Buy your tickets to see this Christian Country Star!
GOLD $40.00
SEATS in front of stage
VIP $35.00
Reserved Seating behind Gold
TRACK $25.00
Reserved Seating behind the VIP Section
GRANDSTAND $20.00
Reserved Seating in the Grandstand
A group of fun-loving, hardworking and dynamic women of all ages, occupations and backgrounds, learning and sharing the joy of four part barbershop harmony.
Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes will show-off their best selves. The final night of the dog show focuses on agility, drill team, costume classes, rally fun, and more!
Rockland Road is six musicians who share the last name Martin—representing four generations of musical heritage—all vocalists who among them play a combined 23 instruments. It is a powerhouse group featuring soulful vocals imbued with a pure, exuberant joy worthy of the talented blood that flows through this family’s veins.
The Strolling Piano is a unique concept in the world of musical entertainment, this piano and singer on wheels will serenade you as you stroll along the fairgrounds.
Catch The Strolling Piano rolling around the grounds at 4 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM!
Stomp along with the The Circle City Sidewalk Stompers Clown Band that has been performing fast-moving, choreographed routines to upbeat music since 1976. The musicians, including trumpets, trombones, saxophones, bass and snare drums, and sousaphone are dressed in colorful clown costumes and entertain the crowd with comic interaction and fancy footwork.
Stomp along with the The Circle City Sidewalk Stompers Clown Band that has been performing fast-moving, choreographed routines to upbeat music since 1976. The musicians, including trumpets, trombones, saxophones, bass and snare drums, and sousaphone are dressed in colorful clown costumes and entertain the crowd with comic interaction and fancy footwork.
Kenny Ahern is your favorite family entertainer! Kenny’s show features comedy antics, hilarious physical comedy, and fun audience play! Kenny shares a captivating performance style that brings physical comedy, improvisation, music, dance, circus/theater arts, audience play, and heartwarming charm into play. It is entertainment that defies time. Watching Kenny's show, you will laugh, snort, guffaw, and experience a joyful sense of community that will have you wishing for more. He is the perfect choice to bring unforgettable, fun, and lasting memories to your audience.
Meet Gizmo! He’s a roaming robot who can’t wait to meet you at the fair! Gizmo will be around the grounds, and you never know where you’ll see him. He sings, tells jokes, and more!
Find Gizmo roaming around the fairgrounds at 2:30 PM, 5 PM, and 7 PM!
Watch the daring Flores family perform in their various sky-defying acts! From motorcycle madness in the “Globe of Death”, heart stopping action 30’ in the air on the Wheel of Destiny, or the jaw-dropping balance high above the ground on the Aerial Swaypole, you are sure to be on the edge of your seat as they perform!
See them perform at 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 8:30 PM!
4-H’ers put their engineering skills to the test! Registered members designed and built bridges working with the same provided materials and guidelines. The entries are judged on the quality of craftsmanship, sound structural design, and originality.
When Roberto the Magnificent explodes onto the stage be ready for an action-packed performance that highlights his unique variety of cirque-style skills that include riding very tall unicycles and industrial strength pogo sticks, juggling super sharp knives and flaming torches and spinning hand saws, all while keeping the audience engaged and laughing.
Roberto the Magnificent's Crazy Comedy Stunt Show is appealing to adults and children alike!
See him perform at 2 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8 PM!
Mirror Image Dance Academy's Performing Company will delight you with a performance by some of their top dancers.
Stomp along with the The Circle City Sidewalk Stompers Clown Band that has been performing fast-moving, choreographed routines to upbeat music since 1976. The musicians, including trumpets, trombones, saxophones, bass and snare drums, and sousaphone are dressed in colorful clown costumes and entertain the crowd with comic interaction and fancy footwork.
This show will take you on a journey back in time to see live dinosaurs, cavemen performers doing acrobatic and aerial stunts, juggling, audience participation and so much more! This show will give everyone something to roar about!
See them perform at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 8 PM!
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ready Go Dog Show is the perfect combination of wow factor & comedy, in a family-friendly show! This professional, high-energy show is made up of the country’s premier canine athletes. These rescued rockstars love what they do and will wow the crowd with their natural ability to fly through the air! RGDS has been seen on the FOX game show “Game of Talents”, ESPN, The Today Show, and more.
See them perform at 1 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM!
This will definitely quack you up! You can't watch a duck race without smiling. The Great American Duck Race features live Mallard ducks raced on a water track. You may be one of the lucky ones chosen to hold and release one of the world's fastest mallards into it's racing lane. Prizes are awarded to all winners.
See them perform at 12:30 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:35 PM, 5:05 PM, and 7:30 PM!
The best of the baking best are put up for sale during the 4-H Foods auction! Join us in the Park Place Pavillion to support the up and coming bakers in Porter County! Proceeds benefit the John Keller Memorial Scholarship. Special thanks to Kraft Auction Services for serving as our volunteer Auctioneer.
Who doesn't love a good, ol'fashioned apple-eating contest? Join in on the eating fun if you want to be this year's candy apple-eating champion. Register at the Fair Office.
10 participants per age group!
Group 1: Age 8-12
Group 2: Age 13-16
Group 3: Age 17-19
Group 4: Age 20+
4-H Youth work year-round with these gentle giants to prepare for the fair. Come and see the predecessor to tractor as they demonstrate the ways of draft work.
There are over 50 breeds of domestic rabbit registered at the Porter County Fair. Come and see some of these cute critters get presented by their 4-H owners and judged on the quality of care, the rabbit's cleanliness, color, shape and quality of fur, among other things.
The Wild World of Animals Show was voted one of the top five Edu/tainment shows in the world in 2007 by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. We have performed in 36 different states, coast to coast, and are always well-received by children and adults alike.
The show entails about 13 different animals ranging from reptiles, birds and mammals. The lineup is very diverse, mirroring one of the themes of the show: the importance of all animals. The show is fast-paced and has a great balance of fun and facts, which is sure to hold everyone’s attention.
The Strolling Piano is a unique concept in the world of musical entertainment, this piano and singer on wheels will serenade you as you stroll along the fairgrounds.
Be entertained by five generations of acrobatic talent as they perform a dazzling show on a custom-designed water stage which is complete with special effects and a computerized sound system.
The unique show features 30 minutes of word-class acts by entertainers attired in colorful mermaid and sailor costumes. Spectators witness jaw-dropping acts including springboard maneuvers, aerial acrobatics, and even a Jet Ski!
This unique water stage production, is Modern, Magical, and Magnificent.... But most of all: It’s Memorable.
Those Funny Little People is a one-of-a-kind entertainment company with life-sized puppets who dance, sing and make people laugh. The Chicago-based company has been providing Midwest and national entertainment for corporate events, community events and family events such as weddings, birthdays and kid's parties since 1979. The Little People have also been in several theater productions such as The Wizard of Oz. Making their television debut in 2011, Those Funny Little People appeared on the TV show America's Got Talent as four elves, an agent and a showgirl. The group resonated with audiences everywhere and placed within the top 36 acts.
If you've never been to a pig race, you're in for a real treat! Swifty and his friends don't do it for the money, what they really want is that Oreo cookie, waiting on a silver platter at the finish line! They run as fast as their little legs can take 'em, and then it's back to nap time to be ready for the next race! Swifty Swine travels all over the United States, bringing this unique form of family entertainment to their fans.
During the heyday of bro-country in the 2010s, Jon Pardi carried the torch for hardcore country. He has never attempted to disguise his debt to traditional country, but he's never attempted to be an Americana singer, either. Pardi is firmly within the mainstream of country music and clever enough to offer sly updates to classic sounds, which is why his 2015 album California Sunrise turned him into a star on the strength of its number one country singles, "Head Over Boots" and "Dirt on My Boots." His 2019 follow-up, Heartache Medication, fared nearly as well, and his success spilled into the next decade, continuing with his 2022 album Mr. Saturday Night.
Born and raised in Dixon, California, Jon Pardi fell in love with country music when he was a kid, aided by the presence of his grandmother's karaoke machine. He was drawn to hardcore singers from George Jones to George Strait, and he took a shine to singing, performing Garth Brooks' "Friends in Low Places" at his dad's birthday party when he was merely seven. Pardi picked up a guitar shortly afterward, attempting his first songs when he was 12 and joining a band when he was 14.
Eliana Weston is a girl from small-town Indiana with a big sound! Join her at the Park Place Pavillion for her rendition of some of country's greatest hits, and newest sounds.
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ready Go Dog Show is the perfect combination of wow factor & comedy, in a family-friendly show! This professional, high-energy show is made up of the country’s premier canine athletes. These rescued rockstars love what they do and will wow the crowd with their natural ability to fly through the air! RGDS has been seen on the FOX game show “Game of Talents”, ESPN, The Today Show, and more.
