2018 Indiana State Fair Theme Announced

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Get excited, the 2018 Indiana State Fair wants you to STEP RIGHT UP! to The Greatest 17 Days of Summer, Aug. 3 through 19. Indiana State Fair organizers announced the circus theme Wednesday for this year's fair. Fair officials say it's the first time the Indiana State Fair is bringing fair-goers a world-class circus.

The 2018 Indiana State Fair will feature acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns and more from The Big Top Circus.

“Indiana has a rich circus heritage, so we are thrilled to offer our own Big Top Circus and add even more value and authentic moments to the State Fair experience,” said Cindy Hoye, executive director, Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, in a release. "The Indiana State Fair is the greatest showcase of agriculture and entertainment, and I can’t tell you how excited we are to add a Circus into that mix.”

Fair organizers say The Big Top Circus will be presented in a single-ring with three shows daily, and seating limited to the first 1,600 people per show. Officials say there will be no exotic animals as the Indiana State Fair is committed to providing world-class entertainment in a safe and welcoming environment.

The new Big Top Circus presented by Bee Window is free with paid State Fair admission.

Fair organizers say The Big Top Circus has been programmed specifically for the Indiana State
Fair and features world-class performers such as Bello Nock, also often known as “Bello."

Bello is referred to as the “World’s Greatest Comic Daredevil” and has been featured in the Guinness Book of
World Records for a high wire walk over a cruise ship, he has performed several stunts in New York
City, including rappelling off Madison Square Garden and hanging from a helicopter over the Statue of Liberty. Fair officials report he has been included on Time Magazine’s list of America’s Best Artists and Entertainers.

Other 2018 Fair Features, according to organizers:

• “Animal Town” - An interactive learning experience that showcases a variety of animals including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, llamas, rabbits and chickens, on display all 17 days of the Fair.
• Chevrolet Free State - Concert line up coming soon

Want discounted admission tickets? Purchase them now through August 2 to save, as they're $8 for adults and free for children 5 and under.

Family 4 Packs are on sale as well, which include one parking pass and four General Admission tickets for $30.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online.

More information on the 163rd Indiana State Fair: indianastatefair.com

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