Tippecanoe County Fair

About Tippecanoe County Fair

The Tippecanoe County Fair in Lafayette is a nine-day celebration in Purdue University's home city, drawing large crowds from the Wabash Valley for livestock competition and major entertainment. Dating to 1871, it is one of Indiana's oldest and most enduring agricultural fair traditions.

What to Expect

Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions — heavily influenced by Purdue's agricultural programs — a large carnival, grandstand entertainment, and diverse food vendors.

Visitor Tips

Lafayette is a vibrant Big Ten university city with a world-class agriculture school — Purdue's influence on the fair's livestock programs makes it one of Indiana's most educational county fairs.

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