Indiana’s Weather For Friday
Can you see the forest for the trees? The latest US Drought Monitor still shows the state in a state of drought, but the picture has improved again from a week ago. Once we’re out of the forest, we *may* look back at August as the turning point in an overall warm and dry pattern. […]
CLASSIC VIDEO: Deep Fried Fair Food
Step right up! See the Man Who Eats Butter! But this video isn’t just about Deep Fried Fun at the Indiana State Fair. There is an exercise segment, at least for Herefords. This is a vdeo clip from the series “Indiana Weekend” that was produced for me by Rick Ramirez of Thomas Daniel Media.
CLASSIC VIDEO: Indiana State Fair Food
The secret behind making Deep Fried Butter. Plus: Krispy Kreme and bacon and burgers together. And the Deep Fried Pepsi tastes like Pepsi. (not chicken!) Judge for yourself in this video from my partners at indystar.com.
Free Fair Friday
Admission is FREE today at the Indiana State Fair. Ticket holders from last night’s Train and Maroon 5 concert at Conseco can use their ticket stub for admission into the Fair on any remaining day. Here’s the reasoning, from the State Fair’s official site: “Indiana State Fair officials have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of […]
VIDEO: Sugarland Tribute From Albuquerque
“Sugarland” took a moment before the official start of their Thursday night Albuquerque show to offer a moment of silence, and an acoustic version of the song “Love” to commemorate last weekend’s accident at the Indiana State Fair. This is a video clip, via WTHR, of that opening.
Free State Fair Admission
Ticket holders to tonight’s Train and Maroon 5 concert at Conseco can use their ticket stub for admission into the fair on any remaining day of the fair. There is free admission at the Fair after 4 p.m. Thursday and free admission all day on Friday! For Thursday evening you must print the voucher available […]
Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund
You can txt FAIR to 27722 & donate $10 to the State Fair Remembrance Fund. It can be done up to 3 times.The Central Indiana Community Foundation has set up this Fund. Learn more and donate by clicking here. You can use any major credit card to help, and donate any amount you wish.
Remaining State Fair Schedule Changes
For details on concerts that were to have been held at the Grandstand, click here. The Pioneer Village 50th Anniversary Tractor Parade presented by PNC Bank Agriculture Group is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Fairgrounds. The Harness races that were scheduled for Aug. 18 and 19 have been moved to Aug. 19 […]
Train/Maroon 5 IS ON; Janet Jackson, Lady A OFF
Concert updates: ***The Janet Jackson concert scheduled for this Wednesday, August 17 has been canceled. All tickets can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund. ***The Train and Maroon 5 concert will occur on Thursday, August 18 with final location and details being announced Tuesday. ***The Lady Antebellum concert scheduled for […]
State Fair Memorial Service
Local and state officials led a memorial ceremony at the Indiana State Fair Monday morning. Here are a few clips from that service, via the Indy Star. You can follow the Fair’s Twitter feed for further updates on events being re-scheduled or cancelled.
State Fair Press Conference Videos
“It’s the character that we associate with our state. People don’t have to be paid to do it. We want to say thanks to each of you and I know that those who were rescued and those who would have been more seriously hurt without their help have family who are profoundly grateful today and […]
