TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Tractor pulls, pro wrestling, live music, a rodeo, thrilling rides, and delicious food are some of the many exciting things to expect at this year’s Vigo County Fair.
Held at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds at 3901 U.S. 41 in Terre Haute from July 6-13, this year’s fair has something for everyone.
Those looking to attend can currently download the Vigo County Fair app here for iPhones, and here for Android. The app provides users with an easy to browse schedule of events, a map of key locations (that integrates with your phones GPS to provide where you are located currently), the ability to purchase tickets, a list of food vendors, and more.
Parking at the fair is free before 3 p.m., after that time it will cost $5 per vehicle, once parked entry to the fairgrounds is free. The fair doesn’t encourage walk-ups as their location is on a heavily trafficked roadway, however individuals who walk-in cost $5 per person.
Rides
Riders can get a taste of the rides at this year’s fair for free during a one-hour period. That will run from noon to 1 p.m. this Saturday, July 6.
Ahead of that time, folks looking for discounted unlimited ride daily passes can purchase them online here for $22.25 each. Each pass will provide a single rider unlimited access to the rides at the fair for any one day. Ride pass purchases are non-refundable for any reason.
Unlimited ride passes can be purchased on the day of arrival as well, full day ride passes are $25 Sunday-Friday, while passes for each Saturday are $30.
Those who choose to ride via the ticket system can purchase bundles of “coupons” at the following price points;
120 Coupons for $100 (savings of $50)
55 Coupons for $50 (savings of $18.75)
21 Coupons for $20 (savings of $6.25)
Free Stage Performances
While events at the grand stands require tickets for admission, the free stage will feature plenty of fun entertaining events and shows at this year’s fair.
- Saturday, July 6
- The Charlie Archer Band
- From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Charlie Archer Band
- Sunday, July 7
- 4-H Fashion Revue, Demonstration, and Public Speaking
- Starting at 4 p.m.
- 4-H Fashion Revue, Demonstration, and Public Speaking
- Monday, July 8
- Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest & Illiana Watermelon Queen Meet & Greet
- Starting at 6 p.m.
- Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest & Illiana Watermelon Queen Meet & Greet
- Tuesday, July 9
- Silly Safari Show
- Starting at 4:30 p.m.
- Silly Safari Show
- Wednesday, July 10
- Cookies with The Queens of Vigo County
- Starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Cookies with The Queens of Vigo County
- Thursday, July 11
- The Nic Strain Band
- From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Nic Strain Band
- Saturday, July 13
- B&B Entertainment DJ
- From 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- “Mr. Richard” Goodall performs
- Starting at 6:30 p.m.
- B&B Entertainment DJ
Grand Stands Entertainment
Tickets for grand-stand events cost $15 each, with the exception of the Cutest Baby Contest. Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office located next to the grandstands the day-of the event. School aged children also get free admission to Sunday’s Monster Truck showcase.
The schedule of Grand Stand entertainment is as follows;
- Pro Pulling League Truck & Tractor Pull
- Saturday, July 6 @ 7 p.m.
- Pit passes cost $25
- Saturday, July 6 @ 7 p.m.
- Full Throttle Monster Truck Show
- Sunday, July 7 @ 7 p.m.
- Police Vs Fire Demolition Derby
- Monday, July 8 @ 7 p.m.
- 10 and under free seats, pit pass costs $25 for all ages.
- Monday, July 8 @ 7 p.m.
- Cutest Baby Contest
- Tuesday, July 9 @ 7 p.m.
- Free Admission
- Tuesday, July 9 @ 7 p.m.
- Vigo County Fair Rodeo
- Thursday, July 11 @ 7 p.m.
- Micro Wrestling
- Friday, July 12 @ 7 p.m.
- Demolition Derby
- Saturday, July 13 @ 7 p.m.
For more information about this year’s Vigo County Fair, including schedule changes and updates use the fair’s app, visit them on Facebook, or online here.
