Indiana State Fairgrounds
May 2008 Information subject to change.

2 Casting Crowns Concert
Pepsi Coliseum
Fri. Doors open 6 pm;
Concert at 7 pm
Admission: $75, $40, $35, $28, $22 & $16
New Covenant Productions (317) 839-0311

2 Clarian Health Jump Rope Workshop
 Farm Bureau Building
Fri. 9:30 am-2:30 pm; Not open to public
Lisa Cole (317) 962-1018

3 Mecum Car Auction
Northwest Pavilion
Sat. Preview of cars all day (100 cars), Auction 7-11 pm, 8-11 pm Live on Network TV
Admission: $20, 12 & Under Free
Harold Gerdes (815) 568-8888 www.mecumauction.com
MECUM High Performance Auctions

3 Elite Fighting
Pioneer Our Land Pavilion
Sat 6-11 pm
Admission: $20, $35, $50
Phil Walsh (317) 418-2614

3-4 Hoosier Regional Volleyball Tournament
Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion
Sat. 7 am-10 pm; Sun. 7 am-5 pm
Admission: Free
Scott McQueen (317) 839-5222 www.capitolsportscenter.com
Capitol Sports Wellness Center

3-4 Indiana 2008 State Wrestling Competition
West Pavilion
Sat. 8 am-7 pm; Sun. 8 am to conclusion
Admission: $10, Good for both days
Mike Dowden (317) 780-1885
www.iswa.com

6 Marion County Primary Election
Farm Bureau Building &
Clarian Healthy Lifestyles Pavilion
Tues. 6 am-6 pm

7 IPS Celebration Concert
Champions Pavilion
Wed. 7pm
Admission: Free
Linda Poulter (317) 226-4888

10 Ivy Tech Graduation
Pepsi Coliseum
By Invitation Only
Michael Davidson (317) 921-4898

15-18 Mecum Car Auction
Toyota Blue Ribbon, Champions,
West & South Pavilions
Gates open 8 am; Auctions begin Thurs. 11 am; Fri. & Sat. 10 am; Sun. 11 am
Admission: $20, 12 & Under Free
Harold Gerdes (815) 568-8888
www.mecumauction.com

15-18 Suri Llama Ancient Treasure II 2008
Sales & Conference
Grand Hall & Pioneer Our Land Pavilion
Daily 9 am-5 pm; Sat. Auction 7:30 pm
Admission to Show & Auction Free
Victoria Miller (715) 852-1054
www.surillama.com
Suri Llamas - Ancient Treasure II 2008 Sales & Conference

17 East 91st Street Christian Church
Celebrating Us!
2008 "We Are Family"Get Together
Farm Bureau Building
Sat. 10 am-3 pm
Admission: Donations accepted
Lena Morris (317) 849-1261 Ext. 2345

 17 Naptown Roller Derby
Toyota Exposition Hall
Doors open 6 pm; Bouts at 7 pm
Admission: $10.00 Advance, $15.00 at door
Information: (317) 522-1958
www.naptownrollergirls.com
Naptown Roller Girls

23 Hoosier Hundred Auto Race
Grandstand
Robert Sargent (217) 764-3200
www.trackenterprises.com

23-24 30th Annual National Auto Racing Memorabilia Show
Pioneer Our Land Pavilion
Fri. 1:30-7:30 pm; Sat. 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Admission: Fri. $10, Sat. $7
John Douglas (765) 482-3477
www.narmshow.com

23-25 Ice Capades
Midway Lot
Fri. 7:30 pm; Sat. 4 pm & 8 pm;
Sun. 1 pm & 5 pm
Admission: $27.75 to $195
Garden Family Entertainment, Inc.
(941) 894-0353
www.IceCapades.net
Ice Capades

24 Lawrence North High School Commencement
 Pepsi Coliseum
Sat. 11 am; By Invitation Only
Robert Albano (317) 423-8322

24 Lawrence Central High School Commencement
 Pepsi Coliseum
Sat. 3 pm; By Invitation Only
Robert Albano (317) 423-8322

28 North Central High School Commencement
 Pepsi Coliseum
Wed. 8 pm; Admission by ticket only

29 Pike High School Commencement
 Pepsi Coliseum
Thurs. 7 pm
Admission by ticket only
Debra Jacobs (317) 387-2218

30-6/1 Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show
 Toyota Exposition Hall
Fri. 2-8 pm; Sat. 8 am-6 pm; Sun. 9 am-4 pm
Dan Masters (405) 340-1333
www.indy1500.com
World Class Gun Shows

31 Fishers High School Commencement
 Pepsi Coliseum
Sat. 11 am
Admission by Ticket Only
Cindy Gemmer (317) 596-7400 Ext. 11207

31 Hamilton Southeastern High School Commencement
 Pepsi Coliseum
Sat. 4 pm
Admission by Ticket Only
Cindy Gemmer (317) 596-7400 Ext. 11207

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Pepsi Coliseum Skate Shop
Indiana State Fairgrounds Ice Skating    Hours: Monday - Friday 1-6 pm; Saturday 8 am-12:30 pm; Sunday Closed. New, used skates, hockey outfitting and skate
sharpening. Call (317) 927-7622.
  

Toyota - Moving Forward
Public Ice Skating – Pepsi Coliseum
Skating Resumes October 1, 2008.
Family Ice Skating

Mini Indy
May 3 Club Race (Rain date May 4);
May 10 Regional Race (Hondas); May 11 Regional Race (Decos & Novice); May 17 Indiana State Series Race #3; May 18 Indiana State Series Race #4; May 31 Club Race (Rain Date June 1)

Website
For more information on the Indiana State Fairgrounds Event Center and the Indiana State Fair check out our website at: www.indianastatefair.com
2008 Indiana State Fair Grandstand Entertainment
Tickets on sale April 12 at 10 AM!
Lee's Country RVRV Campgrounds sponsored by Lee's Country RV
170 sites open year-round. Hook-Ups seasonal. Heated shower areas, restrooms feature coin-operated washers and dryers in the women's and men's area.

RV ParkRates: Rates: 80 sites with full hook-ups (water, electricity & sewer) are $25.00 per day. Any sites not using hook-ups (electricity or sewers) are $16.00 per day. All prices include 7% state sales tax. For site information, call (317) 927-7510 during business hours, or (317) 927-7520 after 5 pm.
May Parties and Meetings
Call (317) 927-7523 for more information.
  
2-4   Blue Star Drum & Bugle Corp Rehearsal – 4-H Exhibit & Centennial Halls
4   H & R Block Awards Banquet – Champions Pavilion
5-15   Indiana State Police Training – 4-H Complex
7   IN School for Deaf Outreach Conference – Farm Bureau Banquet Hall
9   IN School for Deaf Outreach Conference – Farm Bureau Building
13   Destructive Decision Panels – Farm Bureau Building
16   All City Marching Band Rehearsal – Midway Lot
21-22   IPL Safety Day – Centennial & 4-H Exhibit Halls
28   FFA LOC Meeting – Farm Bureau Building
Event Planning & Building Rentals
Let us help you plan your next event! With a complete line of catering options, Barto's Banquet Hall can accommodate all of your needs.

For more information, call Jeannie Raymann at (317) 927-7523 or jraymann@indianastatefair.com.
The Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center
 

  UPCOMING JUNE EVENTS

 
1   Carmel High School Commencement — Pepsi Coliseum
4-7   Indianapolis Charity Horse Show — Pepsi Coliseum & West Pavilion
7   In Motor Truck Assn. Truck Rodeo — Ag/Hort Building & Midway Lot
7   National Race for World Hunger Royal Ambassador Races — Pioneer Our Land Pavilion
11   Local IBEW 481 Meeting — Clarian Healthy Lifestyles Pavilion
13   Brick Layers Union Event — Farm Bureau Building
14   Naptown Roller Derby — Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion
21-22   7th Annual Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Fish Show — Pioneer Our Land Pavilion
21-26   Teen Institute Environmental Camp — 4-H Exhibit & Centennial Halls
24-26   Driver Training Classes — Midway Lot
25   FFA LOC Meeting — Farm Bureau Building
26-28   Indiana State Fair International Wine Contest — Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion
26-29   Indiana All Arabian Horse Show — Pepsi Coliseum, West & South Pavilions & Outdoor Arena
29   Midwest Reptile Show — Clarian Healthy Lifestyles Pavilion


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