Sharks, sword swallowers, sheep-herding monkeys … the Great Indiana State Fair has had it all over the years, but the 2013 fair will offer something the event has never had before — an outdoor ice show. Rosstyn Ice Shows, which has been touring the world for nearly 20 years presenting a variety of action-packed, family-fun shows, will have […]
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“Year of Popcorn” at 2013 Indiana State Fair
Light and fluffy, sometimes sweet or salty, popcorn is one of America’s favorite snack foods. In Indiana, that means big business. The Hoosier state is the nation’s second largest popcorn producer, which is why popcorn will be the featured product at the 2013 Indiana State Fair. “People have long known Indiana for being a tremendous […]
Coliseum Renovation to Include Second Arena
After five years of study and several months of finalizing design plans, the Indiana State Fair Commission is preparing to begin a $63 million renovation of the Pepsi Coliseum complex. The project will be paid for through bonding payable with commission revenues. Built in 1939 as part of the New Deal’s Works Progress Administration, the […]
Free Stage Concerts, Special Deals Contribute to Successful 2012 Indiana State Fair
A beautiful final weekend of weather and a diverse line-up of free concerts throughout its 17-day run helped the Indiana State Fair finish as a tremendous success. For just the second time since the fair went to the 17-day format, the fair attracted more than 70,000 visitors on three different days. Overall, 853,941 people attended the […]
Dairy Bar Treats Delight 80,000+ State Fair Visitors
It was “The Year of Dairy Cows” at the 2012 Indiana State Fair, and over 80,000 fairgoers celebrated by heading straight to the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s iconic Dairy Bar to enjoy their favorite treats. Over 64,400 rich, thick milkshakes—the Dairy Bar’s signature item—were served from the popular Main Street structure that pays homage […]
2012 Indiana State Fair Day #17
Sunday At the Fair Pepsi Next Day Aug. 19, 2012 Today’s Highlights Indiana State Fair Open Car Show Main Street: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant Pepsi Coliseum: Noon ($6) Pepsi Gospel Music Day Free Stage: 4 to 9 p.m. Lucas Oil Demolition Derby Hoosier Lottery Grandstand: 4:30 p.m. ($5) Everyday Entertainment […]
2012 Indiana State Fair Day #16
Saturday At the Fair Mazda Day Aug. 18, 2012 Today’s Highlights Old-time Farm & Antique Auction Pioneer Village Music Stage: 10 a.m. Celebrate Teaching Day Free Stage: 10 a.m. to noon WFMS pres. Texaco Country Showdown Free Stage: 3 p.m. WFMS pres. Casey James Free Stage: 7 p.m. Everyday Entertainment Ciao Italia International Pavilion: 9 a.m. to […]
2012 Indiana State Fair Day #15
Friday At the Fair Indy Connect Day Aug. 17, 2012 Today’s Highlights Catherine Hickland, Hypnotist Free Stage: 10 a.m. & Noon Hotel Transylvania Family Fun Park: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. BritBeat, Beatles Tribute Band Free Stage: 3, 5:30 & 8 p.m. Naptown Roller Derby Girls Hoosier Lottery Grandstand: 7 p.m. Everyday Entertainment Ciao Italia International Pavilion: […]
2012 Indiana State Fair Day #14
Thursday At the Fair AAA Day Aug. 16, 2012 Today’s Highlights Harness Racing with the Fox Stake Hoosier Lottery Grandstand: 10 a.m. Underground Railroad in Ind., DHPA DNR Amphitheatre: 1 p.m. Percheron Thunder Pepsi Coliseum: 4:30 p.m. Ted Nugent Free Stage: 7 p.m. Everyday Entertainment Ciao Italia International Pavilion: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cowtown USA Family Fun Park: […]
2012 Indiana State Fair Day #13
Wednesday At the Fair BMV Discount Day Aug. 15, 2012 Today’s Highlights Old-fashioned Pancake Breakfast presented by Farm Bureau to benefit Indiana FFA Main Street: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. ($3) Catherine Hickland, Hypnotist Free Stage: 10 a.m., Noon & 2 p.m. Celebrity Milking Contest Livestock Nursery: 11:30 a.m. HANK FM presents Thomas Rhett Free Stage: 7 […]