Indiana State Fair safety protocol includes no one under 18 without a chaperone allowed after 6 p.m.

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The Indiana State Fair has enhanced its existing protocols involving safety.

The changes include not allowing anyone under the age of 18 after 6 p.m. without a parent, legal guardian, or chaperone that is age 21 or older.

The following safety information which includes a list of items you cannot take onto the fairgrounds is listed on the Indiana State Fair's website.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy

Fairgoers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or chaperone (age 21+) to enter the Indiana State Fair starting at 6 p.m. daily.

Each adult may chaperone up to six individuals and must remain at the fairgrounds while the minors they are chaperoning are still present.

Any minors under the age of 18 not accompanied by an adult will not be admitted.

Any person entering may be asked to show a valid driver’s license, state identification card, or other government issued ID.

Does not apply to organized and ticketed group outings or those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place.

Bag Policy

While visiting the State Fair, all bags must be 9” x 10” x 12” 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. 

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:

The following items are ALLOWED at the State Fair:

Code of Conduct

All fairgoers are expected to follow ALL safety policies and guest code of conduct, including:

Weapons are prohibited at the Indiana State Fair.

Visitors entering the fairgrounds will be screened through metal detectors at entry gates.

If severe weather or an emergency affects the Indiana State Fair, please listen for public address announcements, and follow instructions from State Fair personnel and public safety officials.

There is a "No running" policy while visiting the Indiana State Fair.

Guests will enjoy every event free from disruptive behavior, including foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.

Guests will consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner. Intervention with an impaired, intoxicated or underage guest will be handled in a prompt and safe manner by public safety personnel.

Guests who engage in running, fighting, throwing objects or any other violent or offensive action will be immediately ejected from the state fairgrounds.

Smoking, including alternative smoking devices such as electronic and/or vapor, is only permitted in designated smoking areas around the fairgrounds.

Service Animal Policy

The Indiana State Fair follows ADA guidelines regarding service animals. A service animal is one that is trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities.

Service animals must remain on a leash or in a harness and under the control of the owner at all times.

Due to the nature of some attractions at the state fair, service animals are not permitted on rides or attractions, and may be restricted in certain areas due to safety concerns.

ADA regulations state that the specific work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to a person’s disability. Dogs and other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals according to the ADA. Therefore, emotional support animals are not permitted in the State Fair.

To report emergencies, a safety concern or request medical assistance while visiting the state fairgrounds, please call 317-927-7520.

If you do not have access to a phone, stop any police officer or state fair staff member, or visit one of the Indiana State Police Information Booths. Indiana State Police Information Booths are open all 18 days of the Fair, and are located across from the Administration Building, in the Communications Building, and just west of the Purdue Extension Building.

Indiana State Fair staff and Public Safety Officials have been trained to intervene when deemed necessary and to use their best discretion to help ensure that guests who ignore the Code of Conduct do not interfere with other guests’ ability to enjoy an event. Guests who violate the Code of Conduct, or prevent others from enjoying the Fair may be subject to ejection without refund and, to the extent their conduct constitutes a violation of law, may be subject to arrest.

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