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FAIRGROUNDS INFORMATION


MARION COUNTY FAIR 2012




 


 

Check back soon for the June 2012 schedule!

2011 Calendar of Events

Thursday, July 21
PEDAL BIKE NIGHT - Bicyclists in for FREE
Gates open 5-11 PM
Midway open 6-11 PM
Featured Events
- Battle of the Bands - 5-9 PM
- RadioNOW LIVE Broadcast - 6-10 PM
- Mayor’s Night Out - 7 PM
Tuesday, July 26
MARION COUNTY FARM BUREAU NIGHT
Gates & Midway open 5-11 PM
Featured Events
- Gospel Music Celebration - 5:30-9:30 PM
- Pro-Stock Hoosier Tractor Pull - 7 PM
Friday, July 22
RADIO NOW NIGHT
Gates & Midway open 5 PM - 1 AM
Featured Events
- Battle of the Bands - 5-9 PM
- RadioNOW LIVE Broadcast - 6-10 PM
- RadioNOW Concert w/ Locksley - 8 PM
- Fireworks presented by Circle City Pyrotechnics - 9:30 PM
- Midway Moonlight Madness - 10 PM-1 AM
Wednesday, July 27
ADVANTAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS LADIES’ NIGHT
Gates & Midway open 5-11 PM
Featured Events
- FREE Health Screenings - 6-9 PM
- Hoosier Tractor Pull - 7 PM
- Art Carroll Ladies’ Night Prize Drawings - 9 PM
Saturday, July 23
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER DAY
Gates open 9 AM - 11 PM
Midway open 12-11 PM
Featured Events
- Baby Contest - 10:30 AM – 1 PM
- Battle of the Bands - 5-9 PM
- The Boys of R & One Girl - 5:15 PM
- Motorcycle Races - 7 PM
- Queen/Princess Pageant - 8 PM
- Fynal Episode - 8 PM
Thursday, July 28
COLLEGE NIGHT
Gates & Midway open 5-11 PM
Featured Events
- Truck Pull - 7 PM
- RadioNOW LIVE Broadcast - 6-10 PM
Sunday, July 24
Gates open 9 AM - 11 PM
Midway open 12-11 PM
Featured Events
- Cowboy Church - 9 AM
- Car Show - 9 AM - 3 PM
- Talent Shows - Junior - 12 PM; Senior High - 7 PM
- Pacers Fan Van 12 PM - 4PM
- Ralph Coddington Draft Horse Competition - 1 PM
- Open Class Sheep Show - 2 PM
- Cook & Belle - 7 PM
Friday, July 29
Gates & Midway open 5 PM - 1 AM
Featured Events
- RadioNOW LIVE Broadcast - 6-10 PM
- Demolition Derby - 7 PM
- Bear Hollow Wood Carving Auction - 7 PM
- Midway Moonlight Madness - 10 PM - 1 AM
Monday, July 25
SENIOR NIGHT
Gates & Midway open 5-11 PM
Featured Events
- Adult Talent Show - 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 30
KIDS’ DAY, presented by PNC Bank
Gates open 9 AM - 10 PM
Midway open 12-10 PM
Featured Events
- 4-H Dog Show - 10 AM
- Cheerleading Competition - 11 AM presented by Gentle Dentist
- Radio Disney Back-to-School Concert - 1 PM
- Battle of the Bands Finals 5-9 PM
- Demolition Derby - 6 PM
KIDS’ DAY ACTIVITIES
12-2 PM Door prize registration
12-4 PM Mascots
12-1 PM Silly Safari Animal Show (Citizens Energy Group Park Stage)
2 PM Door prize drawing
4 PM Pedal Pull

Admissions Discounts

Sat July 23 - Members of the Big Brother Big Sister program with valid I.D. get in FREE!
Mon July 25 - Seniors 55+ with I.D. OR donate a pet related item for Indianapolis Animal Care & Control and get $1 off. (Cannot combine offers).
Tues July 26 - Donate a non-perishable food item for Gleaners Food Bank & get $1 off.
Wed July 27 - Ladies get $2 off OR donate a non-perishable food item for Gleaners Food Bank & get $1 off. (Cannot combine offers).
Thurs July 28 - College Students with I.D. get $1 off.

Daily Midway/Ride Discounts
Ride tickets $1 or during special times below; all rides UNLIMITED with purchase of bracelet.

Thursday, July 21
Ride 6-11 PM with $15 bracelet
Wednesday, July 27
Ride 5-11 PM with $18 bracelet
Friday, July 22
Ride 10 PM - 1 AM with $20 bracelet
Thursday, July 28
Ride 5-11 PM with $18 bracelet
Saturday, July 23
Ride 1-5 PM with $15 bracelet
Ride 5-11 PM with $25 bracelet
Friday, July 29
Ride 10 PM - 1 AM with $20 bracelet
Monday, July 25
Ride 5-11 PM with $18 bracelet
Saturday, July 30
Ride 1-5 PM with $15 bracelet
Ride 5-11 PM with $25 bracelet
Tuesday, July 26
Ride 5-11 PM with $18 bracelet
 

Citizens Energy Group Park Stage

Thursday, July 21
6:30 PM Full Tilt Band
Tuesday, July 26
5:30 PM Unspeakable Praise
6:30 PM The Third Row Boys
7:30 PM The Barnett Trio
8:30 PM The Wray Brothers
Friday, July 22
6:30 PM Whitney Erin & Buffalo Creek
8 PM RadioNOW Concert w/ Locksley
Wednesday, July 27
6 PM Calling Contests
7 PM Indianapolis Wind Orchestra
9 PM Art Carroll Ladies' Night Drawing
(Registration 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM)
Saturday, July 23
11 AM Baby Contest
2 PM Dance Connection
3 PM Indiana Dancers Associaton
(square dance)
5:15 PM The Boys of R & One Girl
8 PM Fynal Episode
Thursday, July 28
5:30 PM The Dazzling Mills Family
6:30 PM Starfire Cloggers
7:30 PM The Dazzling Mills Family
Sunday, July 24
1 PM Dance Rhythms
3:30 PM Deeper Roots
5:30 PM Starfire Cloggers
7 PM Cook & Belle
Friday, July 29
5:30 PM Steve Jeffris
6:30 PM Bear Hollow Carving Auction
7:30 PM Steve Jeffris
8:30 Jamodo Funk Band
Monday, July 25
5:30 PM Anthem (Barbershop Quartet)
6:30 PM Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, July 30
12 PM Silly Safari
1 PM Radio Disney Back-to-School Concert
2 PM Kids' Day Door Prizes
4 PM Graffitti (band)
6 PM Steve Hills Kids

4-H Displays & Events

Saturday, July 23
10 AM English & Jumping & Versatility
11 AM 4-H Small Animal Pets Show (Sponsored by Central IN Veterinary Medical Assoc.)
12 PM 4-H Goat Show
7 PM 4-H Sheep Show
10 AM - 9 PM Poultry on display
Wednesday, July 27
12 PM 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Day Show
6:30 PM 4-H Public Speaking/Demonstration Contest 7 PM 4-H Beef Show
(followed by open class)
Sunday, July 24
12 PM 4-H Horse Show/Contesting
4 PM 4-H Public Fashion Revue
12-9 PM 4-H Poultry on display
Thursday, July 28
7 PM 4-H Livestock skill-a-thon
Monday, July 25
2 PM 4-H Horse Show/Halter-Showmanship-Trail-Western
7 PM 4-H Swine Show
Friday, July 29
7 PM Auction of 4-H Livestock Animals
Tuesday, July 26
1 PM 4-H Horse Show/Riding Classes-Contesting
Saturday, July 30
10 AM 4-H Dog Show
4 PM 4-H Fair closing celebration

Grandstand Schedule

Thursday, July 21
7PM Tri-County Garden Tractor Pull

Tuesday, July 26
7PM Pro-Stock Hoosier Tractor Pull
Friday, July 22
6:30PM Heavy Weight Horse Pull
Wednesday, July 27
7PM Hoosier Tractor Pull
Saturday, July 23
7PM Motorcycle Races
Thursday, July 28
7PM Indiana Truck Pullers Association Truck Pull
Sunday, July 24
2PM Motorcycle Races
Friday, July 29
7PM Demolition Derby
Monday, July 25
7PM TBA
Saturday, July 30
6PM Demolition Derby

Daily Food Contests

Thursday, July 21
Apple Pie
Tuesday, July 26
Fruit Pie or Cobbler
Friday, July 22
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Wednesday, July 27
Cornbread
Saturday, July 23
Layer Cake
Brownies
Thursday, July 28
Homemade Candy
Sunday, July 24
Creamy Dessert
Vegetarian Chili
Friday, July 29
Salsa
Monday, July 25
Cheesecake

Fair-long Contests

Garment Re-do contest
Designers face-off in a timed garment redesign contest.
Green contest
Bring in your best re-purposed item to show how you’ve gone green.
Lego® contest
Adult and child pairs working together to build the most imaginative Lego® creation.




Marion County Fair • 7300 East Troy Ave. • Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone: (317) 353-2444 • Email: marioncountyfair@comcast.net



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