State fair seeking 500 workers

The Indiana State Fair plans a job fair Thursday afternoon in order to fill hundreds of positions for the fair in August. More than 500 hourly positions are available. Officials said most of the jobs are temporary positions that cover the duration of the fair, which runs from Aug. 3 until Aug. 19. The job fair will take place at the Pioneer Our Land Pavilion at the fairgrounds from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lines can begin forming at 2 p.m. Officials said applicants may wear informal attire.