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2014 Indiana State Fair Schedule

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.

2014 Indiana State Fair Day #3 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #3: Elanco Day
Sunday, August 3, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • 4-H Beef/Dairy Feeders & Beef Heifers— Coliseum at 8 a.m.
  • Hispanic/Latino Music Festival pres. by Honda — Free Stage from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Domino Sugar/ Indiana State Fair President’s Contest: Strawberries — Home & Family Arts Bldg. at 2 p.m.
  • Celebrity Smoothie Blend-off — Home & Family Arts Culinary Stage at 3 p.m.

Lucas Oil Super Pull

The “crown jewel” of truck and tractor pulling returns to the “Racing Capital of the World.” Drivers will compete in two different action-packed pulls at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand with two tracks and four classes per session. The Lucas Oil Super Pull presented by Speedco takes place at 1 and 7 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.
  • Cheese Sculpture: Powered by Dairy: DuPont Food Pavilion 9 a.m.—9 p.m.

2014 Indiana State Fair Day #2 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #2: Band Day
Saturday, August 2, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting classes—Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
  • 4-H Beef Showmanship — Coliseum at 8 a.m.
  • Taste of the Wild Cookout — DNR Amphitheater at 11 a.m.
  • Vocal Throwdown Preliminaries — Subaru Main Street Stage; Jr. from 1:30—3 p.m. & Sr. from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Charles Esten and Claire Bowen — Free Stage at 7:30 p.m.

Music Travel Consultants State Fair Band Day!

The 68th annual Indiana State Fair Band Day competition is August 2 with preliminaries beginning at 9 a.m. and the “Sweet 16” bands performing at 8 p.m. High school bands small and large from all over Indiana battle for the honor of being named “Indiana’s Best Band.” Over the years, bands have adapted to the many changes in rules and routines, but the talent and school spirit that shines through during each performance is always strong.

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 #1 Schedule

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2014 Indiana State Fair Day #1: Opening Day
Friday, August 1, 2014

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Today’s Highlights

  • Giant Hot Air Balloon Launch — Infield at sunrise (approx. 6:15 a.m.)
  • 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting Classes — Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
  • Opening Ceremonies — Coliseum at 8 a.m.
  • All Day Ride Survival with unlimited rides for $30 — Midway Noon to 11 p.m.
  • World’s Largest Male Hog Contest — Swine Barn at 8 p.m.

BritBeat: Beatles Tribute Band

Critically acclaimed Beatles tribute band BritBeat will start the State Fair out on a high note. Fans can hear
BritBeat perform some of the Beatles’ all time favorites, as a part of the Shane Co. Coliseum Concert series, in the same place the original Beatles played at the fair 50 years ago in their only Indiana appearance. Showtime is 7 p.m.

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.
  • Little Hands on the Farm: Family Fun Park 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.