After a long morning of competition, only 16 bands remain in the hopes of becoming the winner of the 2014 Music Travel Consultants Indiana State Fair Band Day tonight. The highest scoring of the 40 bands that performed during preliminaries at 9 a.m. this morning will move on to the final competition at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand. […]
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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #3 Schedule
2014 Indiana State Fair Day #3: Elanco Day Sunday, August 3, 2014 Today’s Highlights 4-H Beef/Dairy Feeders & Beef Heifers— Coliseum at 8 a.m. Hispanic/Latino Music Festival pres. by Honda — Free Stage from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Domino Sugar/ Indiana State Fair President’s Contest: Strawberries — Home & Family Arts Bldg. at 2 p.m. […]
Spotosaurus Rex is 2014 “World’s Largest Hog”
Two-and-a-half years ago David Lamb purchased a 10 pound hog that is not so little anymore. Spotosaurus Rex weighed in at 1,007 pounds tonight to claim the title of World’s Largest Male Hog at the Indiana State Fair. The hog belongs to the Woodward and Lamb families from Carroll County. “We feed him 25 to […]
2014 Indiana State Fair Day #2 Schedule
2014 Indiana State Fair Day #2: Band Day Saturday, August 2, 2014 Today’s Highlights 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting classes—Youth Arena at 8 a.m. 4-H Beef Showmanship — Coliseum at 8 a.m. Taste of the Wild Cookout — DNR Amphitheater at 11 a.m. Vocal Throwdown Preliminaries — Subaru Main Street Stage; Jr. from 1:30—3 p.m. & […]
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found in Marion County
The Marion County Public Health Department has documented the first mosquitoes of the season carrying West Nile virus. West Nile virus in mosquitoes is usually first detected in Marion County during the month of July. No human cases of the virus have been reported in Marion County this year. Most people who become infected with […]
2014 Indiana State Fair Day #1 Schedule
2014 Indiana State Fair Day #1: Opening Day Friday, August 1, 2014 Today’s Highlights Giant Hot Air Balloon Launch — Infield at sunrise (approx. 6:15 a.m.) 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting Classes — Youth Arena at 8 a.m. Opening Ceremonies — Coliseum at 8 a.m. All Day Ride Survival with unlimited rides for $30 — […]
2014 Statehouse Market Week 11
Are you ready for week eleven of the Statehouse Market this Thursday? Van Antwerp Farms brought the first watermelons of the season last week. And Wildflower Ridge Honey’s debuted new jalapeño infused honey! Check out the list below for a list of what vendors are bringing. If you are looking for new selections, have you […]
Indiana Beer and Wine Exhibition to educate visitors about Indiana’s growing ag sector
New area brings beer back to fair for first time since 1946 INDIANAPOLIS – Dozens of beer and wine producers from all over Indiana will take part in the Indiana State Fair’s new Indiana Beer and Wine Exhibition located in the Grand Hall on Main Street. The new exhibition, open only to adults 21 […]
‘A Time to Celebrate’ at the Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair is always a celebration. It celebrates agriculture, youth and all foods deep-fried or served on a stick. But this year’s fair is historic for another reason – a reopened Fairgrounds Coliseum following an 18-month, $53 million renovation. As a result, it is the “Year of the Coliseum” at the fair, which […]
Painting with a Purpose Class Proceeds to Benefit Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer
People paint for different reasons, whether it’s to relax or support a cause. Each month, Painting with a Twist partners with a nonprofit organization to host a Painting with a Purpose class. Nationally, Painting with a Purpose July classes will support the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. Seventy five percent of the $35 registration […]