Non-members welcome
We'll meet at the entrance to the Arts building (near Hook's Museum) at 6:30PM. After we tour the photography exhibit, everyone is welcome to hang out and enjoy the rest of the evening shooting around the fair and eating delicious treats. So come early, stay late but join us August 8!
Bag Policy:
EMAIL RESPONSE FROM ISF: If you have problems getting through the gates with your gear, it may help to share this email exchange:
The camera equipment and associated bags referenced below are permitted through the gates at the Indiana State Fair. The bags may be subject to additional search during security screening.
This information has been shared with our gate leadership, so you should not encounter any issues upon entry. Should that not be the case, feel free to contact me directly.
Thanks for your continued support of the Great Indiana State Far!
Mike Berkery
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | Indiana State Fair Commission
Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
1202 East 38th Street /// Indianapolis, IN 46205
O/F (317) 927-7615
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.
PROHIBITED:
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