Savor summer at LaPorte County Fair

LaPorte County Fair

July 6-13

2581 W. State Rd. 2

LaPorte, Indiana

LAPORTE, Ind. — The LaPorte County Fair, one of the oldest and most celebrated fairs in Indiana, returns July 6-13 for its 178th year.

The event promises a week of fun-filled activities, delicious food and a variety of entertainment options for the entire family.

This year’s fair will feature live music and performances, including a concert by rising country star Priscilla Block at 8 p.m. on July 9.

Attendees can also look forward to thrilling carnival rides, which will be available from Monday through Saturday.

Visitors should not miss Pioneerland, a historical village located within the LaPorte County Fairgrounds.

Established in 1995 to celebrate the fair’s 150th anniversary, Pioneerland showcases life from the 1800-1840 period.

The village includes a log cabin, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, post office, general store and more, all meticulously maintained by dedicated volunteers. All buildings in Pioneerland are handicap accessible.

Special Days And Attractions

The fair has designated special days to honor different community groups. Seniors aged 62 and up can enjoy free admission on Seniors Day, July 8. Veterans and active military personnel will be admitted free on Veterans Day, July 11.

Among the fair’s popular attractions are a live shark and stingray encounter, Oakley the Tree Man and a Royal Bengal Tiger Show.

Other crowd-pleasers include a rodeo, demolition derby, Bear Hollow wood carvers and the Silly Safari show.

Learn more at lpfair.com.