Frequently asked questions

How much are tickets?

Advanced tickets are $12. You can also purchase tickets the day of event for $17.

Do children need tickets?

No. Admission is free for kids who are ten years old and younger.

Where do I get tickets?

You can purchase advanced tickets at participating Marsh supermarkets, participating MainStreet Markets, Hubbard & Cravens and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Tickets are also available at the gates on the day of the event.

Is there a map of the Fairgrounds?

The 2010 Arts Fair is on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Click here to view a map of the fairgrounds.

What is the schedule for the entertainment stages?

Every year, the Penrod Arts Fair offers a variety of live entertainment. To view this year’s lineup click here.

Where do I park?

There is a variety of parking options, including pay parking and free parking (with shuttle service).

Pay parking is available on the grounds of the IMA for $25 per vehicle, until the lot is full. Please use the 38th Street main entrance to the IMA, located at 1300 W. 38th St. (click for map).

Where are the free parking and shuttle locations?

Bertha Ross Park (click for map)
Lot Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. & Clifton St.
Times: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bus Drop off /Pick up Location: 38th Street fair gate (main entrance to the IMA)
(Motorcycles not recommended here)

Butler University, Clowes Hall & Irwin Library (click for map)
Lot Location: 46th St. & Sunset Ave.
Times: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bus Drop off /Pick up Location: Michigan Road fair gate

Crown Hill Cemetery (click for map)
Lot Location: 4080 Clarendon Rd. (Please enter only at the 4080 Clarendon Rd. entrance, NOT the main Crown Hill entrance.)
Times: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bus Drop off /Pick up Location: 38th Street fair gate (main entrance to the IMA)
(Motorcycles not recommended here)

Light of the World Christian Church (click for map)
Lot Location: 4646 N. Michigan Rd.
Times: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bus Drop off /Pick up Location: Michigan Road fair gate

Major Taylor Velodrome (click for map)
Lot Location: 3649 Cold Spring Rd. (Please enter at the 3580/3640 Cold Spring Rd.)
Times: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bus Drop off /Pick up Location: 38th Street fair gate (main entrance to the IMA)

Riviera Club (click for map)
Lot Location: 5640 N. Illinois
Times: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bus Drop off /Pick up Location: Michigan Road fair gate

Is handicap parking available?

Handicap parking is available on the grounds of the IMA at no charge. Please use the 38th Street main entrance to the IMA, located at 1300 W. 38th St. (click for map).

Is there bicycle parking?

Yes. “Pedal & Park” operates a free bike corral for those patrons who want to ride their bikes to the Fair. The corral will be located off the Central Canal Towpath at the Pony Truss Bridge (Red Bridge) entrance to the IMA Grounds.

What time do the gates open?

The grounds open at 9:00 am on the day of the fair.

What time does the fair close?

The grounds close at 5:00 pm on the day of the fair.

Who are the artists attending this year?

The Penrod Arts Fair attracts over 300 hundred talented artists. Click here to view a list of this year’s participating artists.