Stories tagged with "Indiana State Fair"

State Fair finishes with 973,902 by Dan Mcfeely

The final numbers are in, just shy of a million. The Indiana State Fair attracted 973,902 visitors to its 17-day fair — a record for the annual August tradition. Those numbers were... – Aug 24, 2009 at 1:02 PM in News

Attendance at State Fair is up -- but so is number of days by Dan Mcfeely

Giving Hoosier families five more days — including an extra weekend — to enjoy the Indiana State Fair turned out to be a good move for fair organizers. Sunday, they... – Aug 24, 2009 at 11:12 AM in Communities

Fair sets crowd record 1 day before end by Dan Mcfeely

Crack open the tomato juice early, the Indiana State Fair has already set a new attendance record — with still one more day to go on its expanded schedule. Fair officials announced... – Aug 23, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Communities

A display of four-footed finesse at fair dog show by Jason Thomas

Judging from the faces of youngsters watching canines navigate agility drills, having the 4-H Dog Show during the Indiana State Fair is a romp. “It’s cool!” said... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Communities

Fair attendance inches toward record by Dan Mcfeely

Motorcycle day was a hit Friday at the Indiana State Fair. All kinds of biker fans – including Gov. Daniels – stopped out to have some fun. Fair officials reported this... – Aug 22, 2009 at 11:15 AM in News

Comfortable temps may help send attendance at the fair to a new high by Dan Mcfeely

This could be a record-breaking weekend for the Indiana State Fair, which will close out its longest-ever, 17-day run with a dog show, a demolition derby and fireworks. Five years... – Aug 21, 2009 at 11:29 PM in

State Fair crowds don't mind standing for amazing acrobats by Dan Mcfeely

A small group of Chinese acrobats — contortionists might be a better word — have become the must-see traveling attraction at the Indiana State Fair. Each day, the... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Noblesville resident honored for 4-H volunteerism by Betsy Reason

A Noblesville resident, honored Saturday for his 40 years as a volunteer for Hamilton County’s 4-H program, got his start working at the Indiana State Fair by driving his... – Aug 20, 2009 at 1:43 PM in Hamilton County

Fair field trip teaches about history, agriculture and more by Dan Mcfeely

“Eww, it stinks in there. . . . Hey, Miss Sherry, there’s pigs in there. Can we go in? Are we allowed? Are we, Miss Sherry?” Jeremiah Edwards, 7, a second-grader... – Aug 20, 2009 at 11:27 AM in Marion County

Severe storms zap power, disrupt fair by indystar

A line of severe storms crossed Indiana on Wednesday night, putting most of the state under a tornado watch and disrupting activities at the Indiana State Fair. There were two... – Aug 20, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Marion County

Storms hammer Indy, state by Kevin Oneal

A line of severe storms is crossing Indiana tonight, drenching a large part of the state and felling trees and power lines. There were to two reports of funnel clouds: One just... – Aug 19, 2009 at 9:43 PM in News

Downpour drenches fair by Dan Mcfeely

Visitors at the Indiana State Fair ran for cover when skies opened and heavy rain poured onto what has been a busy and crowded day at the fair. Umbrellas were open, kids were... – Aug 19, 2009 at 3:31 PM in News

$2 Tuesday is a culinary hit by indystar

Hoosiers love a bargain, but when it comes to eating at the Indiana State Fair, we tend to complain about the high cost of an elephant ear. But all that changed for at least one... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Tempting treats bring fair food fans back for more by indystar

Elephant ears, corn dogs, lemon shake-ups. Ribbon fries, lamb kabobs, Hoosier ribeye sandwiches. Milkshakes, saltwater taffy, cotton candy. And maybe another lemon shake-up.... – Aug 11, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Jolene Ketzenberger

On hit CD, Lovato ventures into issues of substance by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Demi Lovato is in the middle of a concert tour, has a top-selling album and is still the star of her own Disney TV series, “Sonny With a Chance.”... – Aug 06, 2009 at 7:44 PM in Entertainment

17 days and 17 ways to enjoy the Indiana State Fair by Tj Banes

Where else can you eat a pork burger while watching a champion sow nurse her litter? Or catch a fish and MC Hammer in the same place, on the same day? Why, the Indiana State Fair,... – Aug 05, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Entertainment

17 days and 17 ways to enjoy the Indiana State Fair by Tj Banes

Where else can you eat a pork burger while watching a champion sow nurse her litter? Or catch a fish and MC Hammer in the same place, on the same day? Why, the Indiana State Fair,... – Aug 05, 2009 at 10:01 PM in

It's all about ears, charities for Lions at fair by Gretchen Becker

The Washington Township Lions Club hopes to sell about 25,000 ears of corn over the next 17 days. For more than 30 years, club members have set up a stand at the Indiana State... – Aug 05, 2009 at 8:17 PM in North Marion County

Tempting new ways with an old Hoosier favorite by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Chefs rave about them, backyard gardeners brag about them, and shoppers fill bags with them at the farmers market. They all know nothing compares to a fresh, ripe tomato. For local... – Jul 28, 2009 at 6:26 PM in Food & Drink

Local county fairs open soon by Amber Travis

Local 4-H county fairs are opening their gates in lead-up to longer Indiana State Fair on Aug. 7 Queen contests, llama walks, cheerleading competitions and woodcarvers’... – Jul 16, 2009 at 2:00 AM in Communities