What to Expect at the Vigo County Fair

(Logo courtesy of the Vigo County Fair)

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Tractor pulls, professional wrestling, live music, a rodeo, thrilling rides and delicious food are just some of the exciting things you can expect at this year’s Vigo County Fair.

This year’s fair takes place July 6-13 at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds at 3901 US 41 in Terre Haute and has something for everyone.

Those interested in attending can download the Vigo County Fair app for iPhones here and Android here . The app provides users with an easy-to-browse event schedule, a map of key locations (which integrates with your phone’s GPS to see where you are), the ability to purchase tickets, a list of food vendors, and more.

Parking at the fair is free until 3pm, after that it costs $5 per vehicle, once parked admission to the fairgrounds is free. The fair does not encourage walking as the venue is on a busy road, but walk-ins are charged $5 per person.

Riders can get a free taste of the fair’s attractions this year, for a one-hour period from 12:00 to 13:00 on Saturday, July 6.

Before then, those looking for a discount on unlimited day ride passes can purchase them online here for $22.25 each. Each pass gives a single rider unlimited access to the fair’s attractions for one day. Ride passes are non-refundable for any reason.

You can also buy unlimited tickets on the day of arrival. A day ticket costs $25 from Sunday to Friday, while a ticket for every Saturday costs $30.

Those who choose to travel via the ticket system can purchase bundles of “coupons” at the following price points;

120 coupons for $100 (savings of $50)
55 coupons for $50 off (savings of $18.75)
21 coupons for $20 off (savings of $6.25)

Tickets are required for events in the grandstands, but this year the free stage will host a variety of fun events and shows.

• Saturday July 6th
• Sunday July 7th
  • 4-H Fashion Revue, Demonstration and Public Speaking
• Monday July 8th
  • Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest & Illiana Watermelon Queen Meet & Greet
• Tuesday July 9th
• Wednesday July 10th
  • Cookies with the Queens of Vigo County
• Thursday July 11th
• Saturday July 13
  • B&B Entertainment DJ
  • “Mr. Richard” Goodall performs

Tickets for grandstand events are $15 each, with the exception of the Cutest Baby Contest. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth next to the grandstands on the day of the event. School-age children also get free admission to the Monster Truck showcase on Sunday.

The Grand Stand entertainment programme is as follows;

For more information about this year’s Vigo County Fair, including schedule changes and updates, use the fair’s app, visit Facebook or go online here.