THE ESSENTIALS

Hours and Tickets

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A person with a blue and gold macaw on their arm performs for a crowd outdoors.

Hours

July 23, 2026 - Aug 1 , 2026

4-H events begin daily between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Food vendors begin preparing food around 11:00 AM.

Admissions gates start charging admission at 12:00 PM.

4-H Exhibit Hall is open from 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM daily

Commercial Expo Building is open from 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM daily

Carnival rides begin at 1:00 PM.

On weekdays, the fair closes around 11:00 PM.

On weekends, the fair closes around 12:00 AM.


Tickets

General Admission

FREE before 12:00 PM every day of the fair!

Children 9 years old and under: FREE

Adults: $10.00 per person

General admission tickets are required for grandstand events.

Carnival Tickets & Wristband Deals

Online Presale - To Be Announced At A Later Date

All Day Wristband – $27.00

Regularly Priced Wristbands Available Online and at the Fair

All Day Wristband - $32.00

Wristbands are available every day from our carnival or can be bought online.

Close-toed shoes are a requirement for select rides.

Grandstand Show Tickets

If you want to see the main attraction shows at the fair, from chart-topping musicians to rodeos and motorized events, get your Grandstand tickets here:

Purchaser agrees that the Porter County Fair and Porter County Agricultural Society, Inc., are agritourism providers, and any and all of its attractions, activities, facilities, and entertainment, are agritourism activities, pursuant to IC 34-31-9 et seq. Purchaser agrees that it is an agritourism activity participant under IC 34-31-9 et seq., and assumes all risks, harms, and dangers participating in said activity, including but not limited to physical injuries and death.


Children playing with inflatable hopper toys, including unicorns and a cow, in a hay-filled pen.

Deals of the Day 

& Special Events

KV REMC Day

Monday, July 27

$2 off General Admission with REMC card or bill. 

Special Needs Day

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Sponsored by Sunshine Community Center Network
Individuals with special needs and a companion are invited to ride the carnival rides for free from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in a sensory-friendly environment where the lights will be dimmed and sound reduced.


Black medal with a star, indicating achievement or recognition.

Senior Citizen & Veterans Appreciation Day

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 

Seniors 62 and older and Veterans receive free General Admission.

Seniors Program will be from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at The Pavilion.

During this time, visit over 20 different senior-oriented vendors, all in The Pavilion.

Veterans Program will host veteran-related services at The Pavilion starting at 5:00 PM.

The Valparaiso Community Band will play at 6:00 PM followed by a Veterans Day speaker starting at 7:00 PM.

Upcoming Events