Today the Indiana State Fair Commission and the Indiana State Fair Board announced a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show with additional activities that will be held on the State Fairgrounds in August.

SYRACUSE — At a special meeting Tuesday, July 16, the Wawasee Community School Corp. board approved the hiring of John Snyder to serve as an assistant principal at Wawasee High School. His two-year contract begins today, Wednesday, July 17. Snyder, recommended by Dr. Tom Edington, the corporation’s superintendent, will specifically serve as assistant principal of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Jace Beer, son of Marc and Jodi Beer, Milford, won Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Feeder Steer at the Indiana State Fair over the weekend.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Fair patrons may want to bring much bigger appetites to the annual event this summer after Fair officials today announced its 2017 theme, the “Wonderful World of Food.”

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis resident says he found someone’s wedding ring at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 17th, 2016.

INDIANAPOLIS — With summer days driftin’ away, a few good troopers decided to mark the last days of the Indiana State Fair with their rendition of “Summer Nights” from the hit movie “Grease.”

By NATHAN HAYWOOD Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Whitko Community Schools  INDIANAPOLIS — Perseverance and discipline merit their own rewards and, for Austin Bernicky and Jordyn Leininger, the rewards at the Indiana State Fair have been abundant. On Aug. 7, Bernicky, a ninth-grader at Whitko High School, won the grand champion market lamb, which means he …read more.

INDIANA — The 2016 Indiana State Fair has officially opened today, Friday, Aug. 5. The fair will remain open until Sunday, Aug. 21 with plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Even though the fair may be a drive for Kosciusko County residents, this year there are local reasons to make the drive. “Beachy,” …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — “Beachy,” Winona Lake’s Indiana Bicentennial bison, has gone to the fair to compete for funds. Towns and cities throughout Indiana have been decorating special-edition bison sculptures to display during the state’s bicentennial celebration. Many of them, including Winona Lake, have entered theirs in the Bison-tennial Art Exhibit at the Indiana State Fair. Three area …read more.

WARSAW — There was a lot of buzz around Warsaw and Winona Lake Thursday, July 21.  Twenty members of the Stellar Communities state committee visited Warsaw as a culmination of the Stellar Communities application process. Approximately 40 community partners joined the presentation to show their support. Winona Lake partnered in the visit as part of the Warsaw …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Miss Indiana State Fair 2016, Tate Fritchley, will be a guest at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. June 8, at a workshop focused on interview skills for the 2016 Kosciusko County Fair Queen contestants. Tate Fritchley is the 58th Miss Indiana State Fair, crowned this January, native of Vanderburgh County. …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Not much has changed since the first Indiana State Fair in October 1852. Farmers showed off their finest specimens of cows, hogs, horses and chickens. A “Mechanics Hall” displayed the newest reapers and plows. Corn growers competed for a silver cup for the heartiest ears. And right outside the main entrance, a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair Commission says this year’s event drew more than 907,000 visitors, marking its fifth-highest attendance on record.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Hilligoss family of Whitley County was among several Indiana families honored Tuesday, Aug. 11, during the Indiana State Fair.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana BMV, announced today that myBMV.com Discount Day is Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Indiana State Fair.

INDIANAPOLIS — The state fair this year will include programs from the Department of Natural Resources, which will be available every day, from now until Aug. 23.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair has begun and, with it, a list of family-friendly activities. Friday, Aug. 7 College ID day, all day; college students admitted for free with active college ID Calgary Stampede, 2 p.m. in the grandstand; free concert Unlimited rides, noon to 11 p.m.; $20 online or $30 on-site Indigo Girls …read more.

WARSAW — Local 4-H members are state fair-ready with their projects. Below is a listing of some of the many projects not previously mentioned that will head to Indianapolis this month.. Floriculture — Ashley Fugate, grade10, level D, centerpiece; Morgan Smith, grade 7-9, level C, combination or European planter Aerospace — Jack Collins, grade 6-8 …read more.

The Indiana State Fair is the greatest showcase of the past, present and future of Hoosier agriculture and the Indiana State Fair Year of the Farmer presented by Dow AgroSciences proudly dedicates your Great Indiana State Fair to the farmers who make it happen.

The Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann is seeking nominations for the 2015 AgriVision Award.

From the funky beats of Morris Day & The Time, to the anthem classics from the Village People and the great country hits from Craig Morgan; every fan will be singing aloud during the summer nights of the Indiana State Fair.

The Indiana State Fair announces four headline acts for this year’s Shane Co. Concert Series at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum during the 2015 Indiana State Fair – Year of the Farmer presented by Dow AgroScience. Tickets for all four shows will go on sale this at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17 to the general public. …read more.

The renovated Fairgrounds Coliseum and the new Indiana Beer and Wine Exhibition both received rave reviews from visitors to this year’s Indiana State Fair, which wrapped up yesterday. The 2014 fair attracted 954,884 people, making this the third best attended fair. “There were a number of really special moments at this year’s fair, but seeing …read more.

Two DNR favorites — “Snakes Alive” and the Kids Fishin’ Pond — kick off day one of the Indiana State Fair and will be offered daily, Aug. 1 through 17. Another annual favorite, the Taste of the Wild cookout, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. All three events will be adjacent …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Concerts that are part of the 2014 Indiana State Fair begin next week as Lynyrd Skynyrd performs on Thursday, July 31 (pre-fair) followed by amazing shows at the Fairgrounds Coliseum and Free Stage throughout the run of the fair. Also, in celebration of the Year of the Coliseum, nationally acclaimed Beatles tribute Band, …read more.

It may be the “Year of the Coliseum” at this year’s Indiana State Fair, but the Coliseum won’t be the only fair venue offering nationally known, chart-topping artists during its run Aug. 1–17. In fact, the Free Stage has a wide variety of performers every day of the fair beginning with critically acclaimed Beatles tribute …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana State Fair’s newly renovated Coliseum will host six musical performances and one comedian in its return as the fair’s headline concert venue for the first time since 1985. A $63 million renovation has transformed the building into a modern entertainment facility like few others in the country. The Coliseum Concert …read more.

A bill that will allow the distribution of alcohol at the Indiana State Fair has officially passed through the House Public Policy Committee and Senate and will now go before the Indiana House. According to Inside INdiana Business, alcohol sales have been banned since 1947 and could potentially add an additional revenue stream of approximately …read more.

A vote is expected today in Indianapolis on whether a plan to sell alcohol during the Indiana State Fair should go to the full House for consideration. The item is on the agenda for this morning’s Public Policy Committee meeting, according to Inside INdiana Business. The bill has already made it through the Senate. Alcohol sales …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – It’s a Hoosier tradition: salivating over the sweet smell of roasted corn on the cob wafting through the warm summer air; hearing high-pitched screams mixed with laughter all over the massive midway; and watching a child’s eyes open wide as he gets his first close-up look at a majestic Clydesdale or a playful …read more.

The 2013 Indiana State Fair announces its lineup of free stage entertainment provided by Marsh supermarket. Located in the Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park, all of the following shows are free with paid fair admission. This year’s Indiana State Fair is Aug. 2–18 and the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Schedule: August 2: …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Could the next Kelly Clarkson be discovered at this year’s Indiana State Fair? People can judge for themselves as the fair is now accepting video entries for its first-ever “Vocal Throwdown” competition that will crown one champion in each of two divisions. The contest is open to any non-professional performer who is 21 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – It’s a Hoosier tradition: salivating over the sweet smell of roasted corn on the cob wafting through the warm summer air, hearing high-pitched screams mixed with laughter all over the massive midway, and watching a child’s eyes open wide as he gets his first close-up look at a majestic Clydesdale or a playful …read more.

Light and fluffy, sometimes sweet or salty, popcorn is one of America’s favorite snack foods. In Indiana, that means big business. The Hoosier state is the nation’s second largest popcorn producer, which is why is has been announced that popcorn will be the featured product at the 2013 Indiana State Fair. “People have long known …read more.

Six area farmers were among 55 farmers honored last week for the work they do to promote soil health and water quality on their Indiana farms. These special Hoosier producers received the prestigious River Friendly Farmer conservation award during ceremonies at the Indiana State Fair. The award is sponsored by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and …read more.

  Lt. Governor Becky Skillman today presented the 2012 AgriVision Award to Kip Tom, managing member of Tom Farms in Kosciusko County, at the Celebration of Agriculture event in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fair. The Award, now in its sixth year, is given to a Hoosier who has demonstrated exemplary leadership to …read more.

Indiana properties that have been placed on the State and National historic registers since April 2011 will be honored by DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology on Aug. 9, Hoosier Heritage Day, at the Indiana State Fair. The ceremony will take place at the DNR Amphitheater, an outdoor facility on the fairgrounds adjacent to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In his third appearance at the Indiana State Fair’s World’s Largest Male Hog Contest, Tickle Me Elmo III tipped the scales at 1,303 pounds, winning the competition by a margin of 343 pounds. Owner Cory Patton, 22, of Sellersburg, Ind., won the competition with Tickle Me Elmo in 2010, finished in second place …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — One of the largest annual events in Indiana begins today, and organizers are expecting nearly 900,000 visitors. The Indiana State Fair comes as officials move ahead with a massive renovation to the Pepsi Coliseum — a recent study shows the building brings in 50 percent of the state fairgrounds’ revenue and has an economic …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The three candidates to be the next lieutenant govrnor are set to debate rural issues at 3 p.m. Aug. 15, in the Farm Bureau Building Banquet Hall at the Indiana State Fair. Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick will moderate the discussion among Republican Sue Ellsperman, Democrat Vi Simpson and Libertarian Brad …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The “Signature Food” for the 2012 Indiana State Fair is set — Marion-based Monroe Concessions’ Spaghetti Ice Cream was selected by a panel of eight judges who tasted six entries. Fairgoers can find this winning dessert on Main Street across from the Pepsi Coliseum, the spot given to the contest’s winning concessionaire …read more.