Indiana State Fair entertains, educates more than 907,000 visitors

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Published: Monday, 24 August 2015 14:16

INDIANAPOLIS –The 2015 Indiana State Fair "Year of the Farmer" presented by Dow AgroSciences has come to a close and fairgoers and organizers alike can agree that this year saw record-breaking days, new entertainment and an overwhelming display of all things agriculture, with more than 90 percent of visitors surveyed recognizing it as the Year of the Farmer.

This year the Indiana State Fair welcomed a total of 907,342 fairgoers through the gates over the 17-days, the fifth highest attendance on record.

Even with a few rainy days and schools starting earlier the fair had a record-breaking opening Saturday and the best $2 Tuesday in history. With four days having attendance over 70,000 the fair had steady crowds to enjoy all the new attractions and free entertainment.

The Indiana State Fair prides itself on education and with 12,416 exhibitors representing nearly 45,000 exhibits that tradition continues to be a priority. What better way to close the Fair than by honoring the achievements of youth competing in 4-H livestock, agriculture and other events at the Celebration of Champions. The Indiana State Fair recognized 24 4-H youth with monetary awards totaling nearly $100,000 that honor achievement, scholarships and hard work.

Celebrating the Year of the Farmer with Dow AgroSciences was a timely recognition for the hard-working families who sacrifice to provide the food that feeds families all across this country and the world. A celebration wrapped in innovation, diverse free entertainment, 10 discount days, old and new traditions, and Signature Fair food brought Hoosiers of all ages out for Indiana’s greatest agricultural showcase.

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About Indiana State Fair Commission

The Indiana State Fair Commission is a quasi-governmental agency that oversees year-round management of the fairgrounds. The Commission operates as an eight member body that is governor appointed and hires an executive director to implement the policies of the Commission. Established in 1892, the fairgrounds is a modern public event facility that annually hosts more than 300 meetings, shows, sports and agriculture events, including the Indiana State Fair.

The Indiana State Fair was first held in 1852 and is the state’s largest multi-day event celebrating the Hoosier spirit and agricultural heritage. The fairgrounds is one of Indiana’s top tourist destinations annually attracting 2 million visitors to its 250-acre campus in Indianapolis’ Midtown district and adding $124 million to the local economy. The Commission’s mission is to preserve and enhance the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the annual Indiana State Fair for the benefit of all citizens of Indiana. Additional information is available at www.indianastatefair.com