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Indiana State Fair Discounts and Deals: Guest Post

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

August 6, 2009 By Cherie Lowe

You may have noticed that I’m now a contributor on Inexpensively, a network of natiowide frugal bloggers who work together to bring  you the best deals and money saving tips and ideas.  Inexpensively is based out of Indianapolis and head frugalista Heather Sokol compiled this post of great deals and discounts at the Indiana State Fair which begins this week!  Thanks to Heather for allowing me to share this post with you!

The Indiana State Fair arrives this weekend and lasts through August 23rd in Indianapolis. The State Fair and its sponsors are offering discount tickets all across the area plus free promotions surrounding the events. In addition to the traditional featured concerts on the Grandstand stage, they are presenting more free live entertainment than ever before. Yes, you can enjoy the fair inexpensively! We’ve rounded up all the details on Indiana Inexpensively to continue your free summer fun.
Special Admission Days:

  • Sunday 8/9 – Hoosier Lottery Day: exchange your fair ticket for a lotto ticket
  • Wednesday/Thursday 8/12-13 – IndyStar FREE tickets in 8/10 issue
  • Sunday 8/16 – Military personnel and families FREE
  • Monday 8/17 – BMV Carload Day $15 for up to 10 people
  • Wednesday 8/19 – Lunch Deal: FREE admission to IndyGo riders 11am-2pm
  • Thursday 8/20 – State Employees FREE admission
  • Sunday 8/23 – Pepsi Discount: $2 off with any Pepsi can

Free Entertainment:

  • Monday 8/10 Russ Parr National Radio Show (requires voucher from Hot 93.6)
  • Thursday 8/13 Indiana MusicFest featuring Jon McLaughlin, The Elms & The Why Store
  • Monday 8/17 International Circus Hall of Fame
  • Sunday 8/23 Demolition Derby & Fireworks
  • Daily: Celebration Park Free Stage
  • Daily: Main Street Stage
  • Daily: Dance for Health Stage
  • Daily: Farm Bureau Building

More Deals:

  • Tuesday 8/18 – Taste of the State Fair: $2 samples all day
  • Tuesday 8/18 – Golden Hoosier Day: FREE Tractor Shuttle Ride for seniors
  • Daily – Pedal & Park: $1 off admission when you bike

Discount tickets available at:

  • CVS Pharmacy stores
  • Indiana Farm Bureau offices
  • Indiana State Fairgrounds by 8/5
  • Marten House Hotel
  • Walmart

Unlimited midway ride ($25) days:

  • Friday 8/7 7pm-midnight
  • Monday 8/19 noon-6pm
  • Tuesday 8/11 noon-6pm
  • Wednesday 8/12 noon-6pm
  • Thursday 8/13 noon-6pm
  • Friday 8/14 7pm-midnight
  • Monday 8/17 noon-4pm ($15)
  • Tuesday 8/18 noon-6pm
  • Wednesday8/19 noon-10pm
  • Thursday 8/20 noon-6pm
  • Friday 8/21 7pm-midnight
  • Sunday 8/23 noon-10pm
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