Many come to the Indiana State Fair to eat their favorite fried treat but there is also a vast education program during the 17-day event that affords youth of varying ages an opportunity to take a glimpse into careers, lifestyles and food production with an agricultural emphasis.
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The Indiana Brewer’s Cup Competition’s 17th Year Welcomes Back another Sweeping Champion
The 17th annual Indiana State Fair Indiana Brewers’ Cup Competition, held July 10-11, marked yet another successful year with nearly 1,300 entries, the most in competition history.
Smoked Pig Patty Named Year of the Farmer Signature Food
The Smoked Pig Patty from Indiana Pork Association was crowned the 2015 ‘Signature Food’ of the Indiana State Fair. Six concessionaires competed in the “Field to Farm” themed competition this year and online voters selected the winner after viewing photos of all the entries and reviewing judges’ comments.
Indiana Bicentennial Train moves to State Fairgrounds
The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and the Indiana State Fair Commission (ISFC) are pleased to announce that the Indiana Bicentennial Train, and IHS program funded generously by The Indiana Railroad Company and Norfolk Southern Corporation, will move to the Indiana State Fairgrounds to commemorate the upcoming state Bicentennial (2016).
17 Featured Farmers Announced for Indiana State Fair “Year of the Farmer”
The Indiana State Fair is the greatest showcase of the past, present and future of Hoosier agriculture and the Indiana State Fair Year of the Farmer. To honor and celebrate those who have committed their lives to innovation in agriculture, each day of the 17-day Fair will highlight a different farmer/farm family who represents a different element of Indiana agriculture.
Concert Against Humanity July 31
Popular card game Cards Against Humanity announced this morning that they will be hosting a concert and comedy show during Gen Con this year.
Marion County 2015 Tire Recycle Day Saturday, June 6
Mosquitoes are becoming more active and everyone can take steps to help control the mosquito population in Marion County. One of the easiest ways of doing this is to limit areas of standing water where mosquitoes like to breed.
2015 Indiana State Fair Free Stage Announced
What’s better than a free concert? A free concert held at the 2015 Indiana State Fair during the Year of the Farmer presented by DOW AgroSciences. From the funky beats of Morris Day & The Time, to the anthem classics from the Village People and the great country hits from Craig Morgan; every fan will […]
Maifest! May 9th presented by the Indianapolis Liederkranz Damenchor
Indianapolis Liederkranz Damenchor presents Maifest! Saturday, May 9th 6 pm – 12 midnight Indianapolis Liederkranz 1417 E. Washington Street Indy 46201 Yes, there is more than racing happening in Indy this weekend! The Indianapolis Liederkranz Damenchor presents their annual Maifest! Maifest is a celebration of the awakening of spring that has been celebrated […]
2015 Indiana State Fair Headliners Announced
The Indiana State Fair announces four headline acts for this year’s Shane Co. Concert Series at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum during the 2015 Indiana State Fair – Year of the Farmer presented by Dow AgroScience. Tickets for all four shows will go on sale this Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. to the general public. […]