Eliana Weston is a girl from small-town Indiana with a big sound! Join her at The Pavilion for her rendition of some of country's greatest hits, and newest sounds.
The Barnyard Olympics are alive and well in Porter County! Watch as each barn sends a crew of their own out into the arena to compete against other teams in a variety of exciting and funny games.
Jimmy Holmes is an award-winning World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist from Demotte, Indiana. He has traveled across the USA and abroad showcasing his authentic tribute to the King. Attendees are left mesmerized by his ability to embody Elvis in the early 1970s. He has taken the Elvis industry by storm with his attention to detail and show-stopping performances leading to offers from promoters worldwide, citing his unique ability to create an illusion of Elvis like none other. He has won numerous awards in the ETA industry including the 2023 Images of the King World Championship Trophy in Memphis, TN, and the Dream King Trophy on Elvis' stage at the Westgate in Las Vegas. Jimmy considers it an honor and a dream come true to be able to travel the world paying tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time.
Cheer on our mini 4-Her's as they graduate into “big kid” 4-H! Mini 4-H is for youth in grades K-2.
Watch as retired school buses make daredevil twists and turns around a figure 8 mud track. There is sure to be some close calls as drivers race to win. You may even witness a school bus on two wheels! Bring family and friends because it’s sure to be a wild ride!
NEW for 2025: NOW WITH COMBINES! Watch these pieces of ag machinery roll (as fast as they can) around the track!
The Strolling Piano is a unique concept in the world of musical entertainment, this piano and singer on wheels will serenade you as you stroll along the fairgrounds.
Catch The Strolling Piano rolling around the grounds at 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM!
Hold onto your hats—Fearless Flores is coming in hot! This tenth-generation daredevil family brings edge-of-your-seat entertainment with the legendary Globe of Death, where fearless riders tear around inside a massive steel sphere. They'll also wow you with the Wheel of Destiny, a death-defying aerial act spinning in full circles, and the breakaway Aerial Swaypole, showcasing jaw-dropping balance high above the ground. Don’t miss this unforgettable thrill that’s been lighting up fairs (and impressing AGT fans!) all across America.
See Fearless Flores at 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 8:30 PM!
The Banana Derby features adorable Capuchin monkeys dressed like jockeys zipping around the track atop speedy dogs in a series of light-hearted races. With multiple rounds and audience participation, this feel-good spectacle never fails to bring big laughs and even bigger smiles. It’s a must-see for anyone seeking a quirky, family-friendly moment that’s totally bananas!
See Banana Derby shows at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:30 PM!
The Best of the Fair, the FOOD! Join us in the Park Place Pavilion to find out who will take home the title and bragging rights of “Best of”….at the Porter County Fair!
Brace yourself for non-stop laughs and jaw-dropping stunts with Roberto the Magnificent! This comedy stunt sensation wows crowds of all ages by juggling flaming torches, sharp knives, spinning hand saws, riding towering unicycles and industrial-strength pogo sticks—all while delivering lightning-fast one-liners. His high-energy, interactive performance is action-packed and family-friendly, with multiple daily shows so there's always a chance to catch the fun. Don’t miss the chance to see him spring into action—he’s guaranteed to leave you rolling in the aisles!
See Roberto the Magnificent at 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:00 PM!
This show will take you on a journey back in time to see live dinosaurs, cavemen performers doing acrobatic and aerial stunts, juggling, audience participation and so much more! This show will give everyone something to roar about!
See The Stone Age show at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 8:00 PM!
The Wheels of Agriculture is an audience interactive game show which takes place on a stage. The format is trivia based game play in which the person who can answer a randomly selected question gains points. The questions are primarily agricultural based and include topics such as: Local Agriculture, Animals, Plants, Food Groups, Farm and barnyard, music and other sounds.
See The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM!
A group of fun-loving, hardworking and dynamic women of all ages, occupations and backgrounds, learning and sharing the joy of four part barbershop harmony.
The Wild World of Animals Show was voted one of the top five Edu/tainment shows in the world in 2007 by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. They have performed coast to coast, and are always well-received by children and adults alike.
The show entails about 13 different animals ranging from reptiles, birds and mammals. The lineup is very diverse, mirroring one of the themes of the show: the importance of all animals. The show is fast-paced and has a great balance of fun and facts, which is sure to hold everyone’s attention.
Catch Wild World of Animals at 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM!
What's better than a tiny horse struting its stuff? Watch as the 4-H youth work with their pint-sized pals to demonstrate the usefulness and skill of minature equine.
The Goat Island Petting Zoo is a fun-filled all-day attraction for the entire family! Complete with an interactive petting zoo, fair-goers can also watch goats play on towers, crow’s nest, and bridges. The colorful, eye-catching display is complete with the professional lighting and the quality sound your fair or festival is looking for.
If you haven't had a donut, then you haven't lived! It's no wonder then that we have no problem finding people who want to compete to see who can eat the most donuts in one sitting. Join in on the eating fun if you want to beat last year's donut eating champion. Register at the Fair Office.
Watch and smell as talented 4-H BBQ Chefs leave it all out on the grill!
The best of the best from each barn show down in the Arena and work their way around, showing each of the 9 species on display at the Porter County Fair.
Experience an evening of destruction, as vehicles crash into one another to see who can outlast the other. Events include – Regular Demolition Derby (Cars), Trucks and Vans, Figure 8, and Kids Power Wheels. There will be lots of noise and smoke at this night of destruction. View as a spectator or bring your car or truck and compete. Registration is allowed the day of show.
Take a trip down memory lane with Chicagoland's wackiest and most notorious cast of characters, playing all the best pop dance favorites form the last four decades.
The Strolling Piano is a unique concept in the world of musical entertainment, this piano and singer on wheels will serenade you as you stroll along the fairgrounds.
Catch The Strolling Piano rolling around the grounds at 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM!
Hold onto your hats—Fearless Flores is coming in hot! This tenth-generation daredevil family brings edge-of-your-seat entertainment with the legendary Globe of Death, where fearless riders tear around inside a massive steel sphere. They'll also wow you with the Wheel of Destiny, a death-defying aerial act spinning in full circles, and the breakaway Aerial Swaypole, showcasing jaw-dropping balance high above the ground. Don’t miss this unforgettable thrill that’s been lighting up fairs (and impressing AGT fans!) all across America.
See Fearless Flores at 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 8:30 PM!
David Hagenow is an acoustic artist from Northwest Indiana. Come and see him at The Pavilion!
The Banana Derby features adorable Capuchin monkeys dressed like jockeys zipping around the track atop speedy dogs in a series of light-hearted races. With multiple rounds and audience participation, this feel-good spectacle never fails to bring big laughs and even bigger smiles. It’s a must-see for anyone seeking a quirky, family-friendly moment that’s totally bananas!
See Banana Derby shows at 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:30 PM!
Brace yourself for non-stop laughs and jaw-dropping stunts with Roberto the Magnificent! This comedy stunt sensation wows crowds of all ages by juggling flaming torches, sharp knives, spinning hand saws, riding towering unicycles and industrial-strength pogo sticks—all while delivering lightning-fast one-liners. His high-energy, interactive performance is action-packed and family-friendly, with multiple daily shows so there's always a chance to catch the fun. Don’t miss the chance to see him spring into action—he’s guaranteed to leave you rolling in the aisles!
See Roberto the Magnificent at 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:00 PM!
This show will take you on a journey back in time to see live dinosaurs, cavemen performers doing acrobatic and aerial stunts, juggling, audience participation and so much more! This show will give everyone something to roar about!
See The Stone Age show at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 8:00 PM!
Learning to spot a quality animals is a key skill in producing a quality herd. Youth practice their skills at judging livestock and learn to spot characteristic related to quality of animal.
The Wheels of Agriculture is an audience interactive game show which takes place on a stage. The format is trivia based game play in which the person who can answer a randomly selected question gains points. The questions are primarily agricultural based and include topics such as: Local Agriculture, Animals, Plants, Food Groups, Farm and barnyard, music and other sounds.
See The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM!
Eliana Weston is a girl from small-town Indiana with a big sound! Join her at The Pavilion for her rendition of some of country's greatest hits, and newest sounds.
