The Allen County Fair returns to the Allen County Fairgrounds, kicking off on June 23, 2026 and running through June 28, 2026.
Allen County Fair news release:
Timeless fun returns: The Allen County Fair runs June 23-28, 2026
Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 18, 2026) – The beloved Allen County Fair returns to the Allen County Fairgrounds, kicking off on Tuesday, June 23rd at 9:00 AM and running through Sunday, June 28th at 5:00 PM. Located off Carroll Road, just minutes from I‑69, the Allen County 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:
- NEW! Try-It-Tuesday Food Specials
- IPRA Professional Rodeo opening night – Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30 PM
- NEW! Full Throttle Monster Truck Show featuring BIGFOOT – Tuesday, June 24 7:30 PM
- Touch-A-Truck Experience – Wednesday, June 24 6–8 PM
- Kids’ Day with free activities – Thursday, June 25, 10 AM–3 PM
- Hot Air Balloon Flight & Glow – Thursday evening 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM
- Classic Car Cruise‑In – Friday, June 26, from 4PM–8 PM
- NEW! KOI Dirt Drag Races – Friday, June 26 at 7:30 PM
- Demo Derby – Saturday, June 27, 7:30 PM
- Handmade & Homegrown Market, 4‑H Showman of Showmen, and the 4‑H Awards Ceremony – Sunday, June 28
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 rodeo, monster trucks and demolition derby—are also available online, offering priority access. Note: while gates are cash only, online tickets enable quick scan-based entry.Please visit TheAllenCountyFair.com for a full schedule of events, deals and participant information.
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