Hoye to retire after 22 years leading Indiana State Fair Commission
The Indiana State Fair Commission is conducting a search and accepting applications for Hoye’s successor. The commission said Hoye will help during the transition.
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Upgraded outdoor concert stage planned at Indiana State Fairgrounds
A $4 million project at the Indiana State Fairgrounds includes a new concert stage and a makeover for Celebration Park.
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Indiana State Fair overcomes heat, sees slight attendance increase
This year’s attendance figure was the largest since 2019, when the fair ran 17 days instead of 15.
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Indiana State Fair to follow ‘Vinyl Revival’ with movie-themed art exhibit in 2026
“Rewind” will feature hand-painted movie imagery that promoted VHS tapes and DVDs in stores from the 1980s into the early 2000s.
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Bill Murray, Babyface concerts planned for Indiana State Fair
The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series includes performances by Three Dog Night and Melissa Etheridge as well as a Disney-themed dance party.
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Fair’s ‘soundtrack’ theme resonates in album covers, novelty T-shirts
“Soundtrack of Summer” serves as the theme for this year’s fair, and visuals are a big part of the concept.
Get your groove on: Indiana State Fair kicks off Friday with ‘Soundtrack’ theme
From wolves and bargains to fried pickle Oreos and glassblowing, get ready to celebrate the “Soundtrack of Summer” at this year’s Indiana State Fair.
Toppling burgers, funnel cakes and drinks among 40 new concession items at Indiana State Fair
From slight variations on tradition to out-of-the-box flavors, these are the 40 entries to 2025 Indiana State Fair Taste of the Fair competition.
Beatles tribute band, Christian contemporary artist join Indiana State Fair concert lineup
The Indiana State Fair added six shows to its Hoosier Lottery Free Stage lineup Wednesday, including a tribute to the Fab Four’s 1964 performance in Indianapolis.
Folk-rock band America, Max McNown added to Indiana State Fair concert lineup
Four new acts have been added to the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series for the 2025 Indiana State Fair.
Guided by canned cocktail success, Hi & Mighty distillery rebrands
The distillery, which previously planned to open a year-round bar at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, now operates as a retail-only concept.
‘The Soundtrack of Summer’ unveiled as Indiana State Fair theme
Inspired by live music, farm machines and Midway rides, the Indiana State Fair announced “The Soundtrack of Summer” as its 2025 theme.
Beautification project to bring updated entrances to Indiana State Fairgrounds
Beautification and renovation projects totaling about $39 million are in the works for entrances to the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Corteva inks naming-rights deal for Fairgrounds Coliseum
The $4 million deal replaces a 10-year agreement between the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Indiana Farmers Insurance.
Indianapolis company powering Indiana State Fair gift shop
United State of Indiana launched in 2011 and has grown into an online store, retail location near Broad Ripple and event exhibitor.
Beatles anniversary tribute concert planned at Indiana Farmers Coliseum
A concert by prominent tribute act 1964 The Tribute is planned Sept. 3 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, marking the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ visit to the Indiana State Fair and adding to other tributes occurring during the fair itself.
Several new things to try at this year’s Indiana State Fair
With 15 new activities, more than 40 new food or drink items and nearly 20 musical artists making their debut this year, there’s plenty new to see and do, even if you’re a state fair veteran.
State agencies pour thousands of dollars into state fair to reach Hoosiers
State agencies including the Hoosier Lottery, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Secretary of State’s Office pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into the state fair each year to sponsor information booths, giveaways, concert performances and more.
Indiana State Fair releases list of 15 new attractions
An outdoor movie theater, duck races, baby animal feeding and oversized illuminated structures will be among the new attractions at this year’s fair.
Audacious variations on funnel cakes, chicken wings among new vendor items at Indiana State Fair
Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings and Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings served with Kool-Aid Infused Pickles are just two of more than three dozen novel culinary creations that will be available at the fair, scheduled for Aug. 2-18.
Indiana State Fair to mark Beatles anniversary with concerts, exhibit
Fair adds Beatles tribute band from Cleveland and a Paul McCartney-themed show presented by a former “Beatlemania” cast member.
Gladys Knight, Bell Biv DeVoe among Indiana State Fair additions
Five concerts, including Three Dog Night, Gary Allan and Dogstar, have been announced for the Indiana State Fair.
Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, is first band announced for Indiana State Fair
Founded in 1991, Dogstar is a California trio that includes “John Wick” and “Matrix” star Reeves on bass guitar.
Governing bodies tussle over control of Indiana State Fair
Contention over who runs the Indiana State Fair emerged during the legislative session in a spat about fair date language added, removed and re-inserted into a proposal in the hours before the session’s end.