INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Grown Marketplace will allow fairgoers to shop from 407 products representing over 90 Hoosier businesses in one location at the Indiana State Fair. The multi-week event provides plenty of opportunities to discover and shop local products at the Indiana Grown Marketplace, located within The Mercantile building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
“Getting a taste of Indiana has never been easier,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “If you are looking for quality products created by people who care about their craft, look no further than the Indiana Grown Marketplace.”
Shoppers will be immersed in a storefront solely featuring products grown, processed, packaged, or produced in Indiana. Starting at 11 a.m., product samples will be available to taste each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
“The state fair always brings the best Hoosiers have to the table; the same can be said for the Indiana Grown Marketplace given that all products were cultivated with Hoosier care,” said Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “I hope you join us at the Indiana Grown Marketplace to experience the excellence of Indiana Grown producers for yourself.”
Shoppers will find products like sauces, cookies, fudge, teas, and popcorn. Body care items like handcrafted soap, natural bath bombs, laundry detergents, lotions, and more are also available.
The Indiana State Fair runs from Friday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 18 (closed Mondays). The Mercantile building, formerly known as the Agriculture/Horticulture building, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is located to the right of the Midway on the west side of the fairgrounds.
Learn more about Indiana Grown at indianagrown.org.
