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“Year of Soybeans”: Foods Not to Pass Up this Year at the State Fair

by lphillips August 12, 2011

Having been surrounded by state and county fairs my entire life (as is the case with every true Hoosier), it’s not the rides, the livestock or even the entertainment that keep me coming back to the fairgrounds each year (although they are up high on my priority list when I visit) – it’s the food. [...]

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Beating the Heat at the State Fair

by lphillips August 12, 2011

In the midst of August each year, fairgoers parade to the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis to enjoy their annual traditions of 4-H, fair food and entertainment. August not only brings the State Fair to Indiana each year, but a whole other entity that Hoosiers are all too familiar with – the heat and humidity. With [...]

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The Other Farm Animals at the Fair

by IDNR August 11, 2011

Besides eating outrageous amounts of food at the fair, boarding crazy amusement rides and looking at sprawling farm implements by the hundreds, another all time favorite activity at the state fair is visiting the livestock barns. Slow moving brown-eyed cows, strong yet gentle draft horses, twitchy nosed rabbits and clucking chickens all beckon us to view the [...]

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Big Names Rock the Stage at the Indiana State Fair (#INStateFair)

by lphillips August 10, 2011

The Beatles. The Jackson 5. Dolly Parton. Diana Ross and the Supremes. Chicago. Whitney Houston. Garth Brooks. Def Leppard. T-Pain. New Kids on the Block. Kanye West. All of these A-list celebrities convey different genres, different backgrounds and different fans, but what is the one thing that brings them all under one roof? The Indiana [...]

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What’s New at the Fair in 2011?

by lphillips August 6, 2011

The Indiana State Fair has been a Hoosier tradition for over 150 years and has maintained some great traditions during that time – the annual 4-H competitions, live entertainment and last, but MOST DEFINITELY not least – the highly anticipated food creations and combinations. Although tradition runs high in these parts, visitors look forward to [...]

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16,000 Expected to Attend Fast Pitch Softball Tournament: Will You Be One of Them?

by jstringer July 20, 2011

The 2011 National Softball Association Girls Fast Pitch “B” World Series will be held in Hamilton County, Indiana, from July 25 to July 30.  More than 265 teams will participate, ranging in age from 8 to 16. A total of 4,000 athletes are expected. Why should you be one of the anticipated 12,000 spectators for [...]

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Faeries, Sprites and Lights at Minnetrista is a faerie wonderland!

by sfisher July 5, 2011

On a Friday night in July, I will step through a magical door and onto the brick paths of Oakhurst Gardens at Minnetrista. There will be luminaries lighting my path. I will be holding hands with my tiny daughters, dressed in faeirie wings and glitter paint. Folk music will fill the gardens, along with laughter, [...]

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Morgan’s Raid on Indiana, What Would You Do?

by sfrey June 3, 2011

John Elder, the 1863 Civil War Journey Guest Experience Manager sets the scene for Morgan’s Raid on Indiana. Do you stay and defend your home or do you grab your gun and defend your state? Join us this Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm, for the Grand Opening of Conner Prairie’s newest experience 1863 Civil War Journey: [...]

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Mix It Up in Hamilton County for Memorial Day Weekend

by jstringer May 19, 2011

Yes, I am a lifelong Hoosier, but (gasp) I am not a racing fan (double gasp) so many of the Indianapolis 500 events don’t make my May calendar. For me and my family, Memorial Day weekend is about relaxing, enjoying time with friends and having extra time to take in something fun. If warmer temps [...]

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Take a Family Field Trip to Fair Oaks Farms (#INSavings)

by ammagan May 10, 2011

Check out the Indiana Summer of Savings today for an exclusive offer related to this post! Every weekday from May 9th through May 13th 2011, Visit Indiana will be releasing exclusive discounts as a part of the Indiana Summer of Savings. Each day, we’ll announce an exclusive quantity-limited offer through Facebook, Twitter and our Big [...]

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