A Closer Look
The Monroe County Fair in Bloomington brings Indiana University's college town together with the surrounding farming community for nine days of livestock competition and fair entertainment. Dating to 1855, it ranks among Indiana's oldest agricultural fairs.
Planning Your Visit
Bloomington is a vibrant Big Ten university city with excellent dining and live music — the fair combines beautifully with IU campus visits and Brown County day trips.
Fair Highlights
Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the eclectic mix of agricultural tradition and university-town culture.
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