Porter County Expo Center

09/11/2024

09/03/2024

With great sadness, we share this news!
RIP Steve Zana.
Your voice and wit will be missed.
Our prayers are with those who knew him best.

With profound sadness we must report that our colleague and friend Steve Zana has passed away. Words cannot adequately express the loss we’re feeling and the immense grief weighing upon Steve’s wife and family at this time. This tremendous loss will also be felt by the countless listeners Steve has embraced as friends across the Region since he began broadcasting on Indiana 105.5 over 27 years ago, and more recently on X-Rock 103.9 and Z107.1. Steve was 63. We humbly ask for prayers for our dear friend and his family. God Bless you, Steve.

09/02/2024

To our Polarek family…
There’s nothing worse than the loss of a child and an upstanding community member!
Our community is here for you in this horrific loss!
Jimmy left a huge mark on all who had the greatest pleasure to know him!
He was part of our family!
We are with you in the celebration of his young life.

08/30/2024

It's back!!
What You May See : crested geckos, leachanius geckos, frogs, chahouas, tarantulas, gargoyle geckos, frilled dragons, leopard geckos, savannah monitors, ball pythons, panther chameleons, bearded dragons, iguanas, day geckos, axolotls, veiled chameleons and many, many more animals will be in attendance - for educational, buy/sell/trade purposes.

Saturday
11:00-4:00
Located in Expo East Building
For more information: www.ultimatereptileshows.com

08/28/2024

PSA:
If you are near the Expo & Fairgrounds this afternoon, you may hear a few booms.
Don’t be alarmed.

08/26/2024

Our Fall Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale is getting a make over.
Please visit our website for information and booth reservations.
Join us on November 2nd!

08/16/2024

Upcoming Events - https://mailchi.mp/porterco/correction-of-september-and-october-upcoming-events-10342274

08/07/2024

We are looking for a couple of part time workers to help with our event team.
Know a college stufent who wants a part time job?
Or anyone looking to pick up some hours?
Please reach out to our director at [email protected].
Please share!

07/31/2024

Now that summer is winding down, our summer help is headed back to college.
We are in need of a couple of housemen.
This is a part time position..up to 4 days/week.
This would be perfect for a local college student or anyone who might need a second job.

Please check out the job desciption on the county website to ensure you can meet with qualifications.

Come join our team!

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07/18/2024

Starts tomorrow!
Let’s goooooo
Www.portercountyfair.com

07/12/2024

Guess what!?!?
The Porter County Fair starts Thursday!!
We are in awe at the hard work the fair board and 4H’ers are putting in to get ready to welcome you to the 10 Best Days of Summer!
We hope to see you on the midway!

There's more to see in 2024! At the Porter County Fair on July 18 - July 27, 2024, you can explore a little bit of everything! Ride the tallest ride. Indulge in the craziest fair food. Pet every kind of barn animal. And see your favorite musicians and performances. There's something for everyone at

07/11/2024

This Sunday!
Front Porch Music Fest!
Join us!

07/04/2024

Hoping everyone has a safe and Happy 4th!
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06/27/2024

Just a reminder that the hot air balloon fest that was scheduled for this weekend is canceled!
For refund requests, please email [email protected] and also reach out to Event Brite.
It is our understanding that refunds have been started.
If you have not heard back from the organizer, Hot Air America, or Event Brite, please email our Director, Lori Daly, at [email protected].
If you have already reached out to Lori, she has passed your request along to the organizer.
We do sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused!
We are working to get everyone refunded from the organizers!

06/18/2024

Our office will be closed, Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

06/12/2024

Update:
SCAM ALERT
This article is about the Hot Air Balloon Festival that was supposed to take place the weekend of June 28th here on the grounds.
We sincerely apologize to anyone who bought tickets or secured vendor spots.
We take pride in hosting events that are safe and secure.
We were scammed also.
If you bought tickets or were going to be a vendor, we ask that you email our Director, Lori Daly, so she can share your information with the proper authorities.
She is currently out of town but will respond next week.
[email protected]

We are doing everything we can to get this event off of their Facebook and Event Brite.

Again, we are sincerely sorry!

Allegheny County Police issued a scam report on Monday for a fake prepaid hot air balloon show in South Park. According to police, as many as 15 ticket...

06/07/2024

It is our sad job to let the public know that the hot air balloon fest that was scheduled for 6/28-6/30 has been canceled.

PLEASE do not buy tickets.
We are working on getting Hot Air America to remove the event from Event Brite & Facebook.
If you have bought tickets, please reach out to them directly at [email protected], or through the Event Brite site, or thru their Facebook.

We do sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

06/07/2024

We are so excited to welcome back...VNTG Fest!
Tomorrow from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Come shop!

06/07/2024

Looking for a hot tub?
The sale starts today and goes through Sunday.
Friday 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hot Tubs located in Expo East

05/31/2024

CANCELLATION!!
On behalf of the Memorial Opera House, the GI’s of Comedy show that was scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, June 1st was canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has or may cause!

05/27/2024

Home of the Free because of the Brave!
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05/15/2024

THIS SUNDAY!
Additional information at www.valposhows.com

05/06/2024

If you have tried to email us in the last few days, our emails are down.
Please call our office until we can get it up and running.
219-464-0133

04/30/2024

We are looking to add to our events/set up crew team!
Summer help and throughout the year.

You can view the job description on the county website at https://www.porterco.org/jobs.aspx

Or email Director Lori Daly at [email protected].

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04/27/2024

Door open at 9am!
Shop shop shop

04/26/2024

Two very unique events this weekend!

3 Little Birds Market—Unique artisan items from local vendors.
Friday 5-9pm
Saturday 9-3pm
Expo West (1st Building)

Spring Psychic & Holistic Expo
Friday 4-9pm
Saturday & Sunday 10-6pm
Enter 4h building (3rd building)

For information on admission and pricing, please visit our website at www.portercountyexpo.com

04/24/2024

The Spring Psychic & Holistic Expo is coming back to the Porter County Expo.
This weekend!
This event will be held in our Expo East & 4H buildings.

04/24/2024

FYI from Sheriff Dept…

We wanted to advise the public that tomorrow morning until approximately 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon the Bomb Squad will be conducting training in the area of the Expo Center and there will be some loud noises.

We hope you are having a great evening.