THE ESSENTIALS

Hours and Tickets

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:


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