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Last updated on Friday, August 7, 2015
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana State Fair start its 17-day run with its annual complement of thrill rides and unusual foods, along with numerous events marking “The Year of the Farmer.”
Activities begin Friday at the Indianapolis fairgrounds and run through August 23. A different farm operator will be recognized each day.
This year, the fair is expanding alcohol options by allowing liquor sales during five ticketed concerts at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Fair spokeswoman Lesley Gordon told WTHR-TV there were no problems last year as beer and wine was sold during the fair for the first time since 1946.
For those planning to spend a day at the fair, some general information:
Indiana State Fair
August 7 - 23, 2015
The Indiana State Fairgrounds; 1202 E. 38th St. in Indianapolis
Fair Hours
Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Admission tickets will not be accepted or sold after 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Building/Exhibits hours are generally 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. throughout the Fair. The Exposition Hall is open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily, 10 a.m. -- 8 p.m. on closing day. Home & Family Arts Building closes at 8 p.m. on closing day.
Parking
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis inside the State Fairgrounds for $5/vehicle.
Public Access
Fairgoers can enter the Fairgrounds through Gate 1 and 1A off 38th Street, Gate 6 off Fall Creek Parkway, Gate 10 on the Fairgrounds' northeast corner, Gate 12 off 42nd Street, and Gate 18 on the Fairgrounds' west side. Gates 1A, 12 and 18 are for pedestrian traffic only.
Accommodations
Persons with disabilities can find accessible parking inside Gate 1, 6, and 16 as well as in the in the infield. Wheelchair and electric vehicle rentals are available just inside Gate 1 on 38th Street, in front of the Grand Hall and inside Gate 12 on 42nd street.
Social Media
The Indiana State Fair shares a variety of stories, photos, videos, discounts, ticket give-aways and more through social media outlets including:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/indystatefair (use hashtag #IndyStateFair in all your tweets and tag @indystatefair)
Instagram: https://instagram.com/indystatefair/ (use hashtag #IndyStateFair in all your Instagram posts and tag @indystatefair)
Facebook: bit.ly/INStateFair (tag Indiana State Fair in all your posts)
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/INstatefair
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/indystatefair (Follow for tons of great Fair food recipes, family fun ideas, midway fun, and travel tips)
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