Indiana’s Longest-Running County Fair

I have lived in Southern Indiana for more than 30 years, and I am just now learning that the Gibson County Fair is the longest-running county fair in the state. Did you know it dates back to 1852? How have I never heard about this?

Clearly the Gibson County Fair is doing something right – giving guests plenty of reasons to keep coming back over the decades. The 2025 Gibson County Fair, which is the 169th, is scheduled for July 6-12 in Princeton, Indiana.

What to Expect at This Year’s Fair

Visitors to the fair will once again be able to enjoy motocross, a rodeo, live music, tractor pulls, and a demolition derby - not to mention all of the animals and all of that yummy food. Keep reading to see details about each night of the fair, along with times and ticket prices.

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2025 Gibson County Fair Main Attraction Schedule

  • Sunday, July 6th at 7pm: Pro Pulling League Truck and Tractor Pull
    • Big Boys with Big Toys, Southern Indiana Farm Stock and Farmers Pull.
  • Monday, July 7th at 7pm: Monster Trucks
    • BIGFOOT with some of his friends for a night of high-flying excitement. FREE Pit Party 4-6 PM.
  • Tuesday, July 8th at 7pm: Sanctioned Rodeo, D&D Rodeo
    • Family-oriented and Western-themed entertainment.
  • Thursday, July 10th at 7pm: Summer Sizzler Motocross
    • Gates Open 3:00 PM
    • Practice 4:30 PM
    • Heats 5:30 PM
    • Mains 7:30 PM
  • Friday, July 11th at 8pm: Sully's Friday Night Concert
  • Saturday, July 12th at 7pm:  Crash'em Smash'em Demo Derby
    • Limited Weld Big Cars
    • Wire Big Car
    • Gut & GO
    • Limited Weld Mini Car
    • Power Wheels

The fair takes place at the Gibson County Fairgrounds, located at 709 North Embree Street, in Princeton.

2025 Gibson County Fair Admission and Ride Tickets

  • Daily admission is $8 - includes free parking, free grandstands, and shuttle bus ride.
  • Season pass is $35 - includes one pass for each day of the fair and the Miss Gibson County Fair Pageant.
  • Ride tickets are $1.50 each - Rides require 2 to 4 tickets, depending on the ride.
  • Ride armbands are $25 each - Armbands are good from 5:00 PM till Closing on day they were purchased.

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