Purdue Extension at the Indiana State Fair

Purdue Extension at the 2026 Indiana State Fair

Join us for fun, learning and hand-on activities!

Join us for fun, learning and hand-on activities!

Purdue Extension at the Indiana State Fair

Join Purdue Extension at the Indiana State Fair - map of where you can find Purdue Extension at the fairgrounds
Map description (text version of the 2026 Indiana State Fair map)

This map shows the layout of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, centered around the infield parking area and surrounding buildings, pavilions, and entrances.

The infield parking area is located in the center of the map, enclosed by a large oval roadway. Surrounding the infield are multiple buildings and event spaces.

North Area (Top of Map)

  • Exhibit Hall and Discovery Hall are located in the northwest corner near 42nd Street.
  • The DNR Complex and Corteva Agriscience FFA Pavilion are just east of Discovery Hall.
  • The Purdue Extension Building and Pioneer Village Main Building are located further east along 42nd Street.
  • Additional buildings and entry points are located along Fall Creek Parkway to the northeast.

Central Area

  • The infield parking area occupies the center of the fairgrounds.
  • Pedestrian access points and tunnels connect the infield to surrounding areas.

South Area (Bottom of Map)

  • The Hoosier Lottery Grandstand is located directly south of the infield.
  • Nearby buildings include the Administration Building, Grand Hall, Communications Building, and Harvest Pavilion.
  • The Corteva Coliseum and West Pavilion are located southwest of the grandstand.
  • The Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion, South Pavilion, and Champions Pavilion are clustered in the central south area.
  • The Blue Ribbon Pavilion and Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion are located toward the southeast.
  • Expo Hall is located in the southwest corner near 38th Street.

Entrances and Roads

  • Entrance gates are labeled around the perimeter, including gates along 38th Street (south), 42nd Street (north), and Fall Creek Parkway (east).
  • The Monon Trail runs along the west side of the grounds.

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible parking areas are marked throughout the grounds.
  • Infield tunnel access points are indicated for pedestrian movement.

Numbered Locations

The map includes numbered markers identifying key buildings and locations across the fairgrounds. These markers correspond to specific destinations within the event.

4-H Events

1. 4-H Competitions

Purdue Extension Building

  • 4-H Demonstration Contest
  • 4-H Professional Information Presentation Contest
  • 4-H Public Speaking Contest
  • 4-H Fashion Revue

2. 4-H Project Displays

Centennial Hall, Exhibit Hall, and Purdue Extension Building

3. 4-H Competitions

Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion

  • 4-H Tractor, Lawn & Garden Tractor, & Zero-Turn Mower Operator Contest

4. Cat: Livestock Show

Purdue Extension Building

5. Llamas, Alpacas, Poultry, Rabbits: Livestock Show

Expo Hall

6. Dog: Livestock Show

West Pavilion

7. Cattle, Horse & Pony: Livestock Show

Corteva Coliseum

8. Horse & Pony: Livestock Show

Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion

9. Goats: Livestock Show

South Pavilion

10. Goats & Sheep: Livestock Show

Blue Ribbon Pavilion

11. Swine: Livestock Show

Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion

Animal Town Displays

12. Poultry & Rabbits

Northwest Pavilion

13. Cattle

West Pavilion

14. Horses & Llamas

Champions Pavilion

15. Sheep & Goats

Blue Ribbon Pavilion

16. Swine

Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion

Interactive Demonstrations & Activities

17. Woods on Wheels

18. Rotating Exhibitors

Purdue Extension Building

  • Block Party
  • Master Gardener
  • Popcorn Samples
  • Sphero STEM Activity

19. Pioneer Village

20. Pathway to Water Quality

21. 4-H Education Station

Centennial Hall and Exhibit Hall

22. Learn with a 4-H'er

Centennial Hall, Exhibit Hall, and Purdue Extension Building

On the Spot with Purdue Extension

Join us at the State Fair as we tour the grounds and chat with key figures you might encounter.

State 4-H Projects

Review the guidelines and requirements for the Indiana State 4-H projects. Projects are meant to be worked on over time, providing an educational opportunity for youth outside of the classroom setting. Often times, youth will exhibit and display their project at a local county​ fair, those selected from the local fairs and chosen to present projects at the State Fair.

View State 4-H Projects

Get In Touch with your 4-H educator

Purdue Extension County Offices