Ag on track at Fall Creek Pavilion

INDIANAPOLIS — The new Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion was unveiled July 20 — just in time for the Indiana State Fair.

The historic swine barn underwent a $50 million renovation over 18 months. Features include:

• 196,000-square-foot facility.

• 120,000-square-foot show floor.

• 14,000-square-foot north lobby.

• 212 feet of clear-span space in the center of the building.

• 25-foot ceiling height.

• Restoration of the historic north facade of 1923 structure.

“Agriculture is the only economy in the world that touches every person on this planet because it centers on food,” said Mitch Frazier, Indiana State Fair Commission chairman.

“Having a facility at the Indiana State Fairgrounds where we celebrate agriculture, not just a couple weeks in the summer, but year-round creates tremendous opportunity for ushering in the next generation of innovation while paying deep respect to the traditions and legacies that made this facility and this place possible.”

Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion will host The Exposition, the nation’s largest swine show, in 2024 and 2025.

“We are thrilled to bring our event to this new facility in Indianapolis,” said Matt Claeys, National Swine Registry CEO.

“The Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion will be a great host for our exhibitors and guests and will be truly one of the best livestock pavilions in the country.”

The state-of-the-art livestock facility will also be used for other events throughout the year.

Specifically, the pavilion was designed to host indoor track and field events. A portable 200-meter, banked track will be installed annually to host local, regional, national and international events.

The USA Track & Field organization will host track-and-field events throughout the year.

“The opening of this world-class facility in Indianapolis is a significant milestone which underlines the immense commitment by the state of Indiana to the sport of track and field,” said Max Siegel, USA Track & Field CEO.

“The pavilion will not only serve as a field for numerous national and prestigious events, but during the winter months will transform into a national-standard indoor track. Moreover, it will serve as a hub for camps of all levels, coaching education clinics and a center for athletes training at all levels to nurture talent and promote excellence in track and field.

“This multiuse facility will be an active part of our community here in Indianapolis, where we are proud to be based,” Siegel said.

The new building is already slated to host the 2025 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships.

The facility will be unveiled to the public during the 2023 Indiana State Fair. The fair, scheduled July 28-Aug. 20, is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Learn more at www.fallcreekpavilion.com.