Today is $2 Tuesday at the Indiana State Fair. Tickets, food and rides at the Midway are $2

It’s the first $2 Tuesday of the Indiana State Fair. If you’re looking to experience all the fair has to offer on a budget, today is the perfect day to go.

Here’s what to know.

Every food vendor offers a smaller portion of a menu item for $2 and rides at the Midway will offer $2 rides which makes it a great way to sample all that the fair has to offer.

Your ticket for admission is also $2 on both Tuesdays during the fair. Children aged 5 or under get into the fair for free daily.

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Here is the full schedule of events for Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Van Halen Tribute will perform on the Free Stage at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Secure your ticket online at indianastatefair.com/p/tickets.

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It is expected to be another hot and humid day, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. The forecast says it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101.

So if you are heading to the fairgrounds, be sure to wear sunscreen, drink a lot of water and keep an eye out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

We may also see some scattered thunderstorms later in the afternoon and evening, with more severe weather possible tonight. Lightning and damaging wind gusts are the main threats.

Cheryl V. Jackson contributed to this report.

Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.