Non-members welcome
Let's get together to view the club's winning entry at the 2023 Indiana State Fair.
Meet at the entrance to the Photography Exhibit in the Arts Building. Afterwards feel free to get some fair food and wander around taking photos. Stay as late as you want.
NEW 2023 Bag Policy
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While visiting the State Fair, all bags must be 9”x10”x12” or smaller. All bags are subject to search prior to entering the Fair.
All bags larger than 9” x 10” x 12” will need to be returned to a vehicle or home before entering the Fairgrounds.
Lockers are not available for those who arrive with oversized bags.
Any prohibited items will be confiscated by Public Safety and will not be returned.
PERMITTED:
All bags (clear, backpack, tote, camera) 9” x 10” x 12” or smaller will be permitted.
Fairgoers are NOT limited to the number of bags smaller than 9” x 10” x 12” that they bring in, and all bags will be searched.
Empty reusable bottles, cups, and souvenir cups will be permitted.
Any carry-in items for family care, such as diaper bags, water or snacks for children, or medical reasons will be permitted – no medical proof or note needed.
Fairgoers are encouraged to leave unnecessary items at home. We realize this policy will change the way you prepare to come to the Fair and appreciate your flexibility and patience.
UPDATED! Prohibited Items:
All guests entering through gates are subject to search. To ensure guests have a safe and enjoyable to the Indiana State Fair, the following items are not permitted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center:
Aerosol Cans
Alcoholic Beverages
Banners, Signs, or flags on poles
Bicycles, tricycles, or unicycles
Foot powered or electric scooters (such as Bird, Lime, or Lyft scooter)
Skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates, or inline skates
UAV – drones
Animals such as pets and emotional support animals (service animals are allowed)
Balloons
Beach Balls
Commercial A/V Equipment
Fireworks, sparklers, or explosives
Glass Bottles
Hard-sided coolers
Illegal Substances (drugs, paraphernalia, etc.)
Bags larger than 9” x 10” x 12”
Lasers
Noisemakers
Sticks, Bats, Poles
Weapons, Firearms, Knives
The following items are ALLOWED at the State Fair:
Diaper bags of any size
Cameras for personal use (No photography for commercial or media use without proper media credentials)
Empty cups, water bottles, and camelback-style water packs
Lawn chairs/folding chairs (please remove chair from bag at security screening)
Sealed water bottles
Bags and soft sided coolers 9”x10”x12” or smaller
Strollers/wagons
Umbrellas