Step Right Up! The Circus is Coming to the 2025 Indiana State Fair!

A Thrilling New Attraction for 2025

The Indiana State Fair has announced a new attraction for 2025 that is sure to leave your heart pounding and your jaw dropped! This summer, you can’t leave the fair without experiencing The Big Top Circus! This brand-new spectacle is part of the fair’s Big Top Zone – a new area at the Fair filled with thrills, laughter, and unforgettable family fun.

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When and Where to Catch the Circus

The Indiana State Fair runs from August 1-17 (remember it’s closed on Mondays), and promises even more magic this year as the classic circus comes to life right in the heart of the fairgrounds. Tucked inside a real circus tent, you’ll find everything from fearless acrobats and soaring aerialists to wacky clowns and high-flying daredevils – and all of it is FREE with your fair admission!

Show-Stopping Acts You’ll Never Forget

One of the biggest highlights of the Big Top Circus is the legendary Human Cannonball, Brian Miser. He’s a Guinness World Record holder who thrills crowds everywhere he goes with his explosive aerial stunts.

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And I promise you won’t want to miss the X-Metal Riders as they get their motorcycles spinning at dizzying speeds inside the infamous Globe of Death. All of it led by Ian Garden Jr., a third-generation circus ringmaster with a legacy of entertaining audiences across the nation.

You can catch the Big Top Circus each day of the fair at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m., along with plenty of themed activities and photo ops in the Big Top Zone.