Indiana Department of Natural Resources: DNR at the State Fair

Indiana Department of Natural Resources: DNR at the State Fair
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DNR at the State Fair
Visitors can view a variety of live fish.
Events occur throughout the day, check calendar below.
Children can sign up for the Fishin' Pond.
Back of the building has the Fishin' Pond and gardens.
The 2025 Indiana State Fair is August 1-17
The Natural Resources Building on the north side of the fairgrounds offers exhibits and demonstrations from many Indiana DNR divisions. It's air-conditioned and has public restrooms. There's also a fish display and a butterfly garden. DNR employees staff an info booth to answer questions. The Mother Mercantile store sells DNR, State Park, and outdoor-themed merchandise. Behind the building is the
DNR Fishin' Pond
, where children 5-17 can try their hand at fishing (registration required). Demonstrations and lectures - including the popular raptor show - take place at the covered amphitheater.
Learn more about the State Fair Fishin' Pond, including how to volunteer
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