News release from the Allen County Fair organizers:
Get ready for a summer tradition: The 2025 Allen County Fair runs June 17-22, 2025
Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 10, 2025) – The beloved Allen County Fair returns to the Allen County Fairgrounds, kicking off on Tuesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM and running through Sunday, June 22 at 5:00 PM. Located off Carroll Road, just minutes from I-69, the Fair marks another year of community celebration with a full week of events for all ages.
As the official home of Allen County 4-H, the Allen County Fair is packed with youth-led projects and livestock shows running every day. Alongside these educational exhibits, families can enjoy carnival rides, a food court, a live music stage, and engaging attractions like pedal-car races and themed activity nights.
Standout events this year include:
- IPRA/MSRA Rodeo opening night – Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM
- Touch-A-Truck Experience – Wednesday, June 18th 6–8 PM
- Kids’ Day with free activities – Thursday, June 19, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Hot Air Balloon Flight & Glow – Thursday evening
- Classic Car Cruise-In – Friday, June 20, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Concert featuring Josh Gracin & Emily Ann Roberts – Friday, 7:30–10:30 PM
- Demo Derby – Saturday, June 21, 7:30–9:00 PM
- Garden-Tractor Pulls – Sunday, June 22, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Handmade & Homegrown Market, Military Resource Fair, 4-H Showman of Showmen, and the 4-H Awards Ceremony – Sunday, June 22
Admission & Discounts:
- General admission is $10 Tuesday–Saturday and $5 on Sunday.
- Free entry until 2 PM Tuesday–Friday and until noon on Saturday.
- Kids 5 and under always enter free.
- Parking is always free.
- Military Appreciation Day (Sunday) grants free admission for active-duty and veterans with ID.
- Fairs Care Day offers free Sunday admission in exchange for 5+ canned goods, supporting the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne.
Online Tickets & Extras:
Advance tickets are recommended for fair entry and can be purchased through the Fairgrounds website. Special event tickets—such as concerts, rodeo, and demolition derby—are also available online, offering priority access. Note: while gates are cash only, online tickets enable quick scan-based entry.
About the Allen County Fairgrounds
The Allen County Fairgrounds was founded in 1989 as the permanent home for the Allen County Fair and Allen County 4-H Clubs—a place dedicated to youth, family and community for educational and recreational purposes. The Fairgrounds is a nonprofit 501c3 organization, receiving zero tax dollars and is solely funded through donations, sponsorships, fundraisers and facility rentals—the perfect home for your next event.
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