MHS Family Fun Park

The MHS Family Fun Park is a smoke-free family entertainment area that is open daily from 9AM – 8PM and includes something for everyone!

The Great american duck race

One water track. Four duck lanes. Countless smiles! Whether you’re chosen to participate or not, everyone’s a winner at this unique and educational spectacle of swimming game! Wander into MHS Family Fun Park at 12, 2, 4 & 6:30PM to catch The Great American Duck Race. An additional 10:30AM show will take place on Saturdays & Sundays.

Aug 2-30: 1:30PM, 4:30PM, 7:30PM

NEW! State Fair Splash Pad

Looking for a quick way to cool off? Check out our newest permanent fixture — the State Fair Splash Pad, a gentle water play experience and a perfect gathering spot for families!

Daily: 9AM - 8PM

Little Hands on the Farm presented by
Indiana529

Every year, nearly 26,000 little farmers will visit Little Hands on the Farm presented by Indiana529! This exhibit is an interactive mock farm that includes 13 interactive barns where participants will “harvest” products and do chores on the “farm.” Our farm chores include gathering an egg from the chicken coop, planting a tomato or pepper seed, milking a “cow” and more!

Daily: 9AM – 8PM

Play Sets and Sandboxes

Visit this quiet corner of the MHS Family Fun Park to give yourself a break while our littlest fairgoers enjoy the sand boxes and playsets!

Daily: 9AM - 8PM

Easy Ride ’em Ponies

Saddle up! Our littlest Fair fans will enjoy a hand-led pony ride around the south end of the MHS Family Fun Park!

Daily: 10AM – 8PM

Price: $8

Go-Karts

Race around the Mini Indy track every day of the Fair! Mini Indy is a concrete track that is built to similar standards to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mini Indy has wide banking of 7 degrees on the straights and 9 degrees in the corners just like IMS.

Daily: 10AM – 10PM

Price: $6: single-seat | $10: two-seat

Indiana Lore & Tall Tales

Enter, if you dare, the Indiana History Train! In this immersive exhibit highlighting the tall tales Hoosiers have shared for generations, you’ll learn the supernatural history of houses & buildings, bridges & railways, parks & cemeteries, and seemingly impossible creatures that lurk across the State! Travel through regions of Indiana and trace the roots of our spooky past!