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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #8 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #8: Purdue Day
Friday, August 8, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • Purdue University Displays — All day down State Fair Blvd.
  • 4-H Horse & Pony Hunter & Saddle Type Performance Classes — Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
  • Ride Survival Midway Special with unlimited rides for $30 — Midway Noon to 11 p.m.
  • Indy Mile AMA Pro Flat Track Grand Nationals — Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 3 p.m. practice & 7 p.m. racing
  • Maggie Rose (6 p.m.), Brothers Osborne (7:30 p.m.) & Chase Rice (9 p.m.) pres. by WFMS — Free Stage

Shane Co. Coliseum Concert Series: Pitbull

“Mr. World Wide” is coming to the Indiana State Fair! Pitbull is a Latin Grammy award winning rapper most well-known for songs like “I Know You Want Me” and “Give Me Everything,” which was his first number one single on the Billboard charts. Pitbull’s most recent work includes “We Are One,” which he performed at the FIFA World Cup Opening ceremony in June.

Everyday Entertainment

  • Great American Duck Race: Family Fun Park at 10:30 a.m., 1, 4, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  • MHS pres. Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park at 11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
  • Shenanigans! Comedy Wild West Show: Family Fun Park at 12, 3 & 6:30 p.m.
  • Indiana Farming Experience: Glass Barn 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Livestock Nursery: North of the Farm Bureau Bldg. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

2014 Indiana State Fair Day #7 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #7: Hoosier Heritage Day
Thursday, August 7, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • Honoring Armed Forces, Veterans & State Employees — Free admission with military ID, DD Form 214 or other veteran organization card & State Employee ID
  • Mule & Donkey Performance Classes & Draft Mule Hitches — Coliseum at 8 a.m.
  • Open Beef Competition — Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
  • Hoosier Heritage Day Activities — State Fair Boulevard 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Family Day Midway Special with unlimited rides for $30 — Midway from Noon to 10 p.m.

Josh Kaufman on the Free Stage

Josh Kaufman, Indianapolis singing sensation and winner of season 6 of “The Voice,” will be performing on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage. Presented by WZPL & Kaplan University, the show is Josh’s first full-length show in his hometown since his rise to national stardom.

Everyday Entertainment

  • Great American Duck Race: Family Fun Park at 10:30 a.m., 1, 4 & 5:30 p.m.
  • MHS pres. Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park at 11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
  • Shenanigans! Comedy Wild West Show: Family Fun Park at 12, 3 & 6:30 p.m.
  • Indiana Farming Experience: Glass Barn 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Go Karts ($7/driver; $4/rider): Family Fun Park Noon to 9 p.m.

2014 Indiana State Fair Day #6 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #6: Indiana Pork Day
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • Open Beef Competition — Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
  • Family Day Midway Special with unlimited rides ($30) — Midway: Noon to 10 p.m.
  • The Gantry Show — Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Side Lot at 12, 3 & 6 p.m.
  • Square Dancing Tractors — Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at 2 & 7 p.m.
  • Eric Paslay & Kelleigh Bannen pres. by HANK FM & Royal Pin Leisure Center — Free Stage at 7:30 p.m.

Shane Co. Coliseum Concert Series: American Idol Tour

Watch the Top Ten finalists of this season’s American Idol per-form LIVE in the Coliseum. American Idol LIVE gives fans a unique opportunity to be up close with the Season 13 finalists C.J. Harris, Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse, MK Nobilette, Alex Preston, Dexter Roberts, Majesty Rose, Malaya Watson and Sam Woolf. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Everyday Entertainment

  • Great American Duck Race: Family Fun Park at 10:30 a.m., 1, 4, &5:30 p.m.
  • MHS pres. Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park at 11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
  • Shenanigans! Comedy Wild West Show: Family Fun Park at 12, 3 & 6:30 p.m.
  • Indiana Farming Experience: Glass Barn 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Livestock Nursery: North of the Farm Bureau Bldg. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Seven champions crowned at fair’s 4-H Grand Drive

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4-H Grand Drive

The Indiana State Fair named seven 4-H livestock exhibitors champion at tonight’s Grand Champion 4-H Drive in the Fairgrounds Coliseum. The best of the best came together from different breeds, classes and weights to be in the running for champion. Animals were judged in the following categories: breeding gilts, market barrows, market lambs, meat goat wethers, breeding heifers, beef steers and dairy steer.

Hardworking 4-H members from all over the state were represented on the Coliseum floor. The first champion to be named was Jaxon Parmley, 13, of Putnam County. He claimed the title of Grand Champion Breeding Gilt with his seven month old Duroc.

“I was really excited to make it to the Grand Drive,” Parmley said. “I was so anxious and nervous to be out there, but it was a lot of fun.”

This wasn’t Parmley’s first appearance at the Grand Drive. The five-year 4-H member participated in the competition last year with this Champion Duroc Gilt.

Here’s a complete listing of the exhibitors named Grand Champion with their animals:

  • Grand Champion Breeding Gilt: Jaxon Parmley, Putnam County
  • Grand Champion Breeding Heifer: Becca Chamberlin, Randolph County
  • Grand Champion Market Lamb: Alex Raute, Hamilton County
  • Grand Champion Dairy Steer: Jarred Templin, Kosciusko County
  • Grand Champion Beef Steer: Cole Wilcox, Lawrence County
  • Grand Champion Meat Goat Wether: Elizabeth Michel, Wabash County
  • Grand Champion Market Barrow: Abby Taylor, Wells County

Second place awards were given to:

  • Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt: Tyler Schuerman, Jackson County
  • Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer: Aubrun Harvey, Henry County
  • Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Eryn Schinbeckler, Whitley County
  • Reserve Grand Champion Beef Steer: Nathan Hayden, Jackson County
  • Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Wether: Sydney Mitchell, Boone County
  • Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow: Luke Wechter, Noble County

The 4-Hers with the top six market lambs, market barrows, beef steers, top two meat goat wethers, and the champion dairy steer will be recognized and rewarded for their hard work again on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Indiana State Fair Celebration of Champions in the Coliseum. The event begins at 1p.m.

SOURCE: Indiana State Fair

2014 Indiana State Fair Day #5 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #5: $2 Tuesday
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • $2 Tuesday — $2 admission, foods, and midway rides
  • 4-H Horse & Pony Western Classes —Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
  • Hoosier Lottery Media Event — Lotto Town at Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at 9:45 a.m.
  • Dustin Lynch pres. by HANK FM & Royal Pin Leisure Centers— Free stage 7:30 pm
  • World’s Toughest Rodeo — Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at 7:30 p.m.

Shane Co. Coliseum Concert Series: Phillip Phillips

The season 11 winner of “American Idol”, Phillip Phillips, heads to the Coliseum for a 8 p.m. concert. He is ex-pected to play songs from his new album “Behind the Light” as well as old favorites like his first hit song “Home.” Tickets can be purchased at the Coliseum box office for $15 and $25.

Everyday Entertainment

  • Great American Duck Race: Family Fun Park at 10:30 a.m., 1, 4 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  • MHS pres. Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park at 11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
  • Shenanigans! Comedy Wild West Show: Family Fun Park at 12, 3 & 6:30 p.m.
  • Indiana Farming Experience: Glass Barn 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Habitat for Humanity Ag Home Build: North of Tractor Supply Co. FFA Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

2014 Indiana State Fair Day #4 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #4: Meijer Day
Monday, August 4, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • 4-H Horse & Pony Western Classes—Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
  • Kids Day on the Midway special with unlimited rides ($15) — Midway from Noon to 10 p.m.
  • Freestyle Madness BMX Stunt Show — Dow Agro Sciences Celebration Park at 12:30, 3 & 5:30 p.m.
  • Grand Champion 4-H Drive — Coliseum at 6 p.m.
  • Bridgit Mendler—Free Stage at 7:30 p.m.

World’s Toughest Rodeo

There will be lots of ridin’, ropin’ and clownin’ around going on when the World’s Toughest Rodeo visits the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand. Bucking broncs and bulls with an attitude will test the courage of the 12 competing cowboys until a champion is crowned. Compelling music and production make this an entertaining family show for city folk and ranch hands alike. A fan interactive session starts at 1:30 p.m. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m.

Everyday Entertainment

  • Great American Duck Race: Family Fun Park at 10:30 a.m., 1, 4 & 5:30 p.m.
  • MHS pres. Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show:
  • Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park at 11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
  • Shenanigans! Comedy Wild West Show: Family Fun Park at 12, 3 & 6:30 p.m.
  • Indiana Farming Experience: Glass Barn 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Kiddieland Midway: Noon to 10 p.m.