Complete 2026 Indiana State Fair Free Stage Lineup

The Indiana State Fair has announced the third and final group of acts that will take the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage this summer, adding an iconic rocker, an Indiana native, two well know country stars, and more!

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The 2026 Indiana State Fair runs from August 7th through August 23rd (closed Mondays), and all of these concerts are included with your admission.

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Clayton Anderson | Tuesday, August 11th

Clayton Anderson is a Bedford, IN native who grew up fishing, boating, and playing his guitar on the lakes of Southern Indiana. He can't wait to come back home and perform at the Indiana State Fair, and we can't wait to see him!

Bret Michaels | Wednesday, August 12th

Bret Michaels continues to bring a seemingly endless supply of energy and star power everywhere he goes. He has sold more than 100 million records, digital downloads and streams worldwide. Despite his busy career, the Poison frontman still finds time to give back through his Life Rocks Foundation.

DJ Golden Hour: A Tribute to Demon Hunters | Saturday, August 15th

Family-friendly live DJ show paying tribute to the wildly popular, Oscar-winning 2025 movie. DJ Golden Hour brings the party with dance groups, sing-alongs, trivia for prizes, and trading cards!

Latino Day con Los Sementales de Nuevo Leon | Tuesday, August 18th

Los Sementales de Nuevo León ("The Stallions of Nuevo León"). They are a renowned Mexican Norteño and Corrido music band formed in Monterrey, Nuevo León.

Sammy Kershaw (6pm) & Craig Morgan (7:30pm) | Friday, August 21st

Sammy Kershaw is a GRAMMY nominated performer who helped shape and make the ‘90s a shining decade for country music. He's known for hits such as “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful" and “Queen of My Doublewide Trailer."

Over the years, Craig Morgan has earned nearly 2.5 billion streams and charted over 25 songs, including hits like “International Harvester,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Little Bit of Life,” “Almost Home” and “That’s What I Love About Sunday."

2026 Indiana State Fair Theme

The Indiana State Fair is partnering with the Indianapolis Indians, giving the fairgrounds a baseball-inspired makeover, including interactive experiences for the whole family. An area that will undoubtedly be a crowd favorite is the “mini-Victory Field” wiffle ball diamond. It might be meant for the kiddos, but you know the adults (myself included) will love stepping up to the plate too.

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This partnership also ties into America’s 250th birthday and combines two summertime traditions – fairs and baseball – into one unforgettable season. It’s a chance to soak up some nostalgia while making brand-new memories with friends and family.

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