Building Pride,
Developing Good Citizenship
and Future Leaders
Indiana's Oldest County Fair
The LaPorte County Agricultural Association sponsored the first LaPorte County Fair in 1845. As we were essentially an agricultural society in the early days, special emphasis was in promoting quality farm products. Later, traditional domestic projects were added such as food preparation, canning, sewing, craft, fine arts and painting.
Events such as horse racing, stage shows and carnival attractions were later added. The County Fair served as an educational and social event for the citizens of LaPorte County that they looked forward to each year.
In the early 1900's, 4-H youth became involved and expanded rapidly when in 1918 a Boy's and Girl's Club building was erected. The 4-H program is now the main educational program, even though the adult agricultural and domestic programs continue to be an important part of the fair. It is truly a family event with many hundreds of volunteers.
Each year the fair is complimented with large exhibiting commercial, industrial, and consumer products. A recent addition to the grounds has been Pioneer Land. It has been very popular with the public and school children who visit it during the school year.
The LaPorte County Agricultural Association is truly a popular volunteer educational and service organization serving the rural and urban citizens of LaPorte County.
Get a Mega Band - available directly from Skerbeck Carnival
Mega Bands can be used on any day of the fair. These are good for unlimited rides on every day of the fair, and can be used even when other ride wristbands are not being sold.
This is a great value and provides you with exclusive access to unlimited rides! You must purchase ONLINE FROM SKERBECK CARNIVAL before July 1 to get the discounted rate of only $60 online. If you purchase between July 1 and and July 8, you will pay $75 online.
This promotion will not be available after 12:00 PM on Monday, July 8, SO BUY NOW TO SAVE!
All sales are final.
Campground
LaPorte County Fairgrounds also has camping available for those visiting the fairgrounds.
New contracts for 2013 are available online, at the fair office, or at the Extension Office.
Sponsors
Please support our 2013 Fair Sponsors:
-GIS - General Insurance Services
-Indiana Farm Bureau
-H & G Plumbing
-Newby Lewis Kaminski & Jones
-Skerbeck Carnival
-City's Pure Ice
-Warm Floors 4 U
-Lambert Lanoue Smoker LLC CPAs
-Rollin' Smoke Diesel
-Kankakee Valley REMC
-Farm Bureau Insurance Bill Spence
-The Floor Store
-Farm Credit Mid America
-Auto Value Parts Stores
-Certified Service Centers
Building Rentals
Did you know that The LaPorte County Fairgrounds has a banquet facility available for rent in the Small Project Building or Community Building for 50-500 people?
Plan your next event with us. We can accommodate a variety of indoor and outdoor events...
Vendors
The LaPorte County Fair has several options available for those wishing to become vendors at the fair.
Visit our Vendor Information page to view and download forms...