tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88958297688047950252024-02-06T19:09:41.088-08:00Blue Ribbon BlogIndiana State Fairgroundshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05337101815120097263noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-3392913937361698702013-08-17T10:46:00.000-07:002013-08-17T10:47:00.112-07:00 A closer look at the historic speed barns<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Each morning since summer started I’ve been watching the horses that live in the speed barns trot around the track from my office window. Yesterday during the Standardbred harness racing, I got an even better view. For one race I got to ride in the starting car, which is the vehicle that paces the horses to start the race.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Being so close to these horses as they raced around the track was breath taking! I loved the experience, but I don’t know much about harness racing. I’ve been curious to know exactly what the speed barns are all about, so I asked the State Fairgrounds’ Executive Director, Cindy Hoye, and the Director of Strategic Projects, Kristen Wolfred.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The speed barns stable Standardbred horses year-round and stand as a location for owners to house and train their horses. The State Fairgrounds’ speed barns are actually considered the best training location in Indiana. The horses that inhabit them race at Hoosier Park, county fairs all over the state and right here at the State Fairgrounds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Thanks to funding from the State Legislature the speed barns are getting a makeover. Approximately $500,000 has been granted to fairs in Elkhart, Fayette, Harrison, Jay, Miami, Noble and Shelby counties for construction or repair of barns and other improvements to help enhance harness racing programming throughout the state. Nearly $1.5 million has been given to the State Fair Commission to update and enhance the State Fairgrounds’ training facilities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Speed Barn renovations include new windows in the roof, residing, reconstruction of the stalls and repainting. The renovation is still in the works, but the Allen Barn, which is the barn furthest south and nearest to gate six, is well on its way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">For the remainder of the fair, visitors can tour the Allen Barn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.</span></div>
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Hilary Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377716792264899401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-34421948940692861032013-08-15T15:48:00.001-07:002013-08-15T15:48:45.046-07:002013 Indiana State Fair Master has been announced<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I’ve been coming to the fair for the last 22 years and there’s one thing I’ve noticed. There are people that love the fair and then there are people the absolutely LOVE the fair. One of those people is Mary Schwartz and today she was recognized as an Indiana State Fair Master of Needle Point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This year marks Schwartz’s 50<sup>th</sup> consecutive year of exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair! One day I hope I can make the same claim about baking or cake decorating or some other exhibit that I love, because 50 years is an incredible feat! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Schwartz stumbled upon embroidering as a compromise with her mother. It was agreed that she could continue to show sheep if she participated in an activity her mother believed to be more feminine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Schwartz’s favorite medium is crewel embroidery. This is a technique that uses wool thread to create depths of color and shading. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">“I like the feel of the wool,” Schwartz said. “I was a sheep producer at one time and so therefore I’m going to continue to support the sheep people.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Although embroidery plays a large part in Schwartz’s roles at the Home and Family Arts Building, she is also recognized for her hard work as the coordinator of the Antiques division. Schwartz said the distinction of being named a State Fair Master is a big highlight as she joins the ranks of the many distinguished and talented people that preceded her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">“It is really an honor to be recognized for the state,” she said. “You stop and think about how many exhibitors are on this campus at one time, and to be singled out and saying, ‘we recognize you for your years of servitude to us’ – it’s a big thing.”</span><br />
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-70244992184927426522013-08-12T12:12:00.000-07:002013-08-12T12:49:51.394-07:00Local diver joins Sinbad High Dive Show at State Fair<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Sinbad High Dive Show is an award winning <a href="http://www.billbrownentertainment.com/"><span style="color: purple;">Brown Entertainment</span></a> show based in Orlando, Fla., that has entertained audiences all over the world for years. These highly experienced divers jump, fall and twist from platforms as high as 80 feet! The first time I saw the show, I gawked in amazement at these athletes, one of whom calls Indiana home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Greenwood’s Dakoda Johnson joined the Sinbad High Dive Show at the beginning of the 2013 Indiana State Fair. According to Johnson, he got the gig through Facebook. The show’s producer had contacted Johnson is the past, but he’s been busy studying and diving at Eastern Michigan University for the past two years. When he saw her post looking for a diver in Indiana, he jumped (literally) at the opportunity. He was brought on board only a week and a half before the fair!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Before Sinbad, his only performing experience was at his alma mater, Center Grove High School. It’s safe to say that he now has the necessary experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hilary Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377716792264899401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-28317181899917019272013-08-10T17:50:00.000-07:002013-08-10T17:51:48.332-07:00Decatur County's Morgan Tomson named Top Showman<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">One of the three judges summed up this year’s Supreme Showmanship in one word: "Wow!” He was right... this competition was tough. It was full of experienced and knowledgeable showman, which means this year’s winner, Morgan Tomson, should feel especially proud after being named the top showman at the Indiana State Fair. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">“It feels awesome,” said Tomson. “I did [Supreme Showmanship] last year and didn’t win, so it feels great to come back and achieve what I couldn’t before, especially because this is my last year in 4-H.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This competition is a true test of a showman’s skill because the contest makes each species champion and reserve champion showman show swine, beef and sheep supplied by Purdue University. This can be challenging since not all the showmen have experience showing each species. Tompson, who doesn’t show sheep, went into the competition feeling confident about all species because she has won a similar event in her home county of Decatur.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Joel Flanders <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">– </span> Hamilton County<br />
Clay Kincaid <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">– Henry County</span><br />
Adrianne Trennepohl <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">– Henry County</span><br />
Morgan Tomson <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">– Decatur County</span><br />
Jackson Johnson <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">– Huntington County</span><br />
Kyle Garringer <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">– Jay County</span><br />
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-44699576462652748192013-08-08T11:27:00.000-07:002013-08-08T11:27:11.356-07:00Take pride in Hoosier history at the Indiana State Fair<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">That’s why this morning I took advantage of Hoosier Heritage Day at the fair. I came across a booth that is all about the “Hoosier History Hunt.” This awesome project focuses on the restoration of about 500 “Historical Markers” throughout the state. Today at the fair, visitors have the opportunity to help repaint </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“The Old Northside” Marker from 12<sup>th</sup> and Delaware streets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It was fun contributing to a cause that keeps Hoosier history alive all over the state! After today I plan on getting more involved with the project, and you can too. Here’s how:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hilary Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377716792264899401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-23740382314705310922013-08-07T08:58:00.002-07:002013-08-07T08:58:28.864-07:00Meet Rexie the dinosaur at the Indiana State Fair<br />
Don't be too alarmed when you see a baby T-Rex roaming the Indiana State Fair...just hop in and grab a picture with the life-size creature, that's what she's meant for. When you see the 8- foot-tall dinosaur, stop and introduce yourself. Her name is Rexie! She's fierce but also friendly and loves meeting all the fairgoers. <br />
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You can check out Rexie for yourself as she roams around the east of the fairgrounds. You'll be entranced with its lifelike movements and engaging interactions with fairgoers. Get here soon, though... Rexie will only be here through Sunday, Aug. 11. <br />
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-5642329294176643592013-08-05T14:38:00.001-07:002013-08-08T10:28:45.979-07:00Tagliani bikes fair as beaver<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">You honestly never know what you are going to see at the Great Indiana State Fair, and today was no exception. Alex Tagliani, a popular IndyCar driver, had to </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">ride around the fair on a tricycle in a beaver costume, representative of his native Canada, while stopping to have some State Fair fun along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">BUT WHY? Well, the embarrassing stunt was the payoff of a bet to friend, fellow driver and 2008 Indianapolis 500 champion Scott Dixon who raised $1,130 more than Tagliani during their Power of 2 Challenge.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The Power of 2 is a fundraising initiative that uses celebrity power for social causes. In this case, Dixon raised $7,036 for two groups that focus on cancer stricken young people, CanTeen and Teens Living with Cancer, during a two-week campaign that ended July 18. Tagliani raised slightly less, $5,906, for his chosen charity, Anaphyaxis Canada, an organization that helps people with life threatening allergies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Tagliani began his journey at 11 a.m. on Main Street in front of the Communications Building and proceeded around the fairgrounds and performed the following tasks:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-7078839963922628322013-08-03T12:42:00.003-07:002013-08-05T14:49:02.546-07:00Take a Swing with Travelers at the Indiana State Fair<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Winchester students credit the band’s success to director Douglas Fletcher's goal to present a positive idea to the audience and band members while sending students away with lifelong lessons. The theme of this year’s show was “Facing Life’s Giant.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hilary Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377716792264899401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-81602671468689351392013-08-02T18:34:00.001-07:002013-08-02T18:34:20.519-07:00Making a house a home at the Indiana State Fair<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Most people will say their favorite part of the Great Indiana State fair is the food or the midway, but truly there is so much more to the fair…there’s the Hoosier Spirit. The Habitat for Humanity Home located on the north side is a showcase of the heart and soul of the fair. For the fourth straight year, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis is partnering with Indiana Agriculture sponsors to construct an entire three-bedroom house at the State Fair in 14 days!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Construction of this Habitat home will continue all 14 days of the fair with hundreds of volunteers from local companies and organizations will be rolling up their sleeves to meet the demanding construction schedule. Fairgoers will be able to tour the home and a home dedication will take place on Aug. 16.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Each year we’re excited to celebrate the generosity of hardworking Hoosiers through the Habitat Ag Build,” Indiana State Fair Executive Director Cindy Hoye said. “It’s wonderful to see so many people giving their time and talents to others in a way that has real and lasting impact on our community.”</span><br />
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-41145824432555052142013-08-01T07:27:00.000-07:002013-08-02T05:38:23.518-07:00GO Ahead & Play at the State Fair<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My weekly piano lesson was one of my favorite activities during my elementary school years. There’s nothing like mastering a new song! This year Indiana State Fair visitors will also have the opportunity to play the piano, thanks to Women’s Fund GO Ahead & Play.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">GO Ahead & Play is a public art project led by 25 local 6-12<sup>th</sup> grade students designed to bring music to public spaces, and make arts accessibly to the community. Local artists have painted and decorated 20 pianos into interactive, playable pieces of art. Each tells a story and invites the public to play.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Indiana State Fair visitors are among those invited to play. The “Back Home Again” themed piano, designed by Sheryl Smith Hays, will be in the Home and Family Arts Building every day of the fair. Stop by and try it out, whether you’re playing a classic favorite or for the first time!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also, keep an eye out for the other 19 pianos at key locations in the Indianapolis and Carmel area including streets, in parks, on trails, at museums, and at community centers. These pianos are open for any community member to play and enjoy! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">What do soybeans, bacon, and ice cream all have in common?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They all start on family farms!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Indiana soybean farmers are sharing about their lifestyle and livelihoods in an all-new exhibit building- the Glass Barn!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Did you know t-shirt fabric can be made out of soy? Check out some of the other uses for the bean and see some of the people who grow them at the Indiana Soybean Alliance booth!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Be among the first to see the new exhibit! Don’t miss the Glass Barn during the 2013 Indiana State Fair, August 2-18! To learn more, visit indianasoybean.com/glassbarn <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em>Written by Hannah Brescher of the Indiana Soybean Alliance</em>Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-41753538011700725512013-07-19T13:55:00.002-07:002013-07-24T09:47:02.387-07:00Ready, Set, Hunt<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s Fun at Every Turn this year at the State Fair and here at the fairgrounds the fun is starting a little earlier than the official start day, Aug. 2. Next week the Indiana State Fair and Indy’s i94 will be giving away great prize packages and the only way to get them is through participating in a scavenger hunt, but this is no regular scavenger hunt…this is the first ever State Fair and i94 Twitter Scavenger Hunt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The contest will begin Tuesday, July 23, and continue the next two days, Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. At the beginning of each day <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>i94 will give one clue in the eight o’clock hour and more clues will follow on Twitter @indystatefair, in order to inch participants closer to finding the Mystery Location. Participants must then head out to that location where they will find a State Fair representative with these fabulous prizes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-87094741284048259092013-07-15T11:14:00.002-07:002013-07-15T11:14:56.661-07:00Meet Mariah Huff, Miss Indiana State Fair 2013<span style="color: #82c3f5;"><span class="js-display-url">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">A few weeks ago I had the honor of meeting 21-year-old Mariah Huff, Miss Indiana State Fair 2013. I’d heard through mutual friends that she was a great person, and that couldn’t be truer. She’s the perfect individual to represent the Indiana State Fair. Mariah is a 10-year 4-H alumnus, former 4-H Junior Leader and 4-year FFA member. She’s also a member of the National Junior Swine Association and the American Berkshire Association, previously serving as the 2009 Indiana Berkshire Queen.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">“I’ve been to the fair for 20 years,” Mariah said. “I’ve never missed a year of the Indiana State Fair. I feel so honored just to be a part of it.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Mariah stands as the first representative of Jackson County to reign as the Indiana State Fair Queen in the contest’s history. As the 55<sup>th</sup> Indiana State Fair Queen, she has visited over 25 county fairs so far attending pageants, workshops, parades and other events. For those who haven’t had the opportunity to meet her, be sure to look for her at county fairs leading up to the State Fair. Here’s her schedule:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">July 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Decatur<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Swine Show<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">July 17 <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Clay<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Swine Show and/or Grand Drive<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">July 19<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Putnam<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Parade<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">July 23<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Jackson<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Swine Show, Fashion Revue<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">July 24<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Huntington<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Awards Program<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Mariah’s well-rounded personality does not end with her fair involvement. Outside of the fair, she is the recipient of many scholarships at Purdue University, where she studies Agriculture Education and Agribusiness Management. She’s an executive member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, Block & Bridle Club and the Indiana Association of Agriculture Educators.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Her personal interests include showing swine and Boer goats, promoting agriculture, horseback riding, assisting current 4-H members, watching basketball and traveling. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><em>Published by Hilary Welter</em>Hilary Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377716792264899401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-15253364770692022042013-07-08T07:30:00.000-07:002013-07-08T07:30:08.327-07:00Fairgoers can help feed hungry Hoosiers<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Two years ago I volunteered at a food kitchen in a local church and was so humbled to see citizens taking action against hunger in the Indianapolis community. Now that it’s fair season, I think of the thousands of people attending county fairs enjoying elephant ears, corndogs and other favorite fair foods while hunger is still a present issue in Indiana. According to the hunger in America 2010 Indiana State Report, approximately 694,500 Hoosiers are unable to survive without Food Banks each year. <span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This summer, the <a href="http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/"><span style="color: purple;">Indiana State Fair</span></a>, <a href="http://indianafairsandfestivals.org/"><span style="color: purple;">Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events</span></a>, <a href="https://www.elanco.com/"><span style="color: purple;">Elanco</span></a> and <a href="http://www.infarmbureau.org/"><span style="color: purple;">Indiana Farm Bureau</span></a> are taking a stand to help eliminate hunger through a new program called FAIRs Care. The program challenges Indiana county fairs to create a Fair Food Drive for canned goods or monetary donations to serve their local food pantries. At the conclusion of the State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 18, Elanco and Indiana Farm Bureau will award eight $500 awards to county fairs to continue hunger drive programs in 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">While a few of these fairs have already taken place, the majority are still to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re attending any of them, please take along canned goods or consider a monetary donation. Not only will you feed a hungry Hoosier, but you’ll be able to reap the benefits! The Indiana State Fair, Elanco and Indiana Farm Bureau will reward each donation of a minimum of $3 in canned goods or monetary support with two admission tickets ($20 value) good for any day of the Indiana State Fair, Aug. 2 – 18. Thanks! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hilary Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377716792264899401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-7978133173763242712013-06-28T08:46:00.000-07:002013-06-28T08:46:54.107-07:00Calling all Cookie Decorators & Smoothie Creators!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Friendly competition is good for building character, and for satisfying taste buds. This year is the <a href="http://www.indianadairycouncil.org/"><span style="color: blue;">American Dairy Association of Indiana</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>and <a href="http://boutiquecookies.com/Home.html"><span style="color: blue;">Boutique Cookies</span></a> are sponsoring two mouth watering competitions: Create-a-Dairy-Smoothie and BIG Cookie Decorating, to take place on August 3. Here’s what you need to know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Each contestant will be provided with a plain giant cookie, but the rest is up to you! Decorate your cookie with anything edible that you can possibly think of. Icing, candies, nuts, you name it. Anything tasty that fits your design, which, by the way, will have to be themed either “Year of Popcorn” or “Indiana State Fair – Fun at Every Turn.” <a href="http://bit.ly/16xoend"><span style="color: blue;">Register</span></a> by July 12 to ensure your chance to show off your cookie decorating skills. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Take some low fat milk and/or low fat yogurt. Choose your own special ingredients – fruits, veggies, spices, sweets, etc. Mix it all together and wa-la! You’re on your way to a blue-ribbon. Don’t let your smoothie making skills go unnoticed, <a href="http://bit.ly/17fTZSQ"><span style="color: blue;">register</span></a> by July 12!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><a href="http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/contests/special_contests.html"><span style="color: blue;">Click here</span></a> for more details on the BIG Cookie Decorating Contest, Create-a-Dairy-Smoothie Contest or any of our other competitions and contest. See you at the fair! </span></div>
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Hilary Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377716792264899401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-16349046215897647262013-06-27T07:52:00.000-07:002013-06-27T08:13:53.131-07:00Coliseum renovation well worth the wait<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been sad to drive into work each day and see the Coliseum with all of its scaffolding and patches, but as this video shows, a year off from the Fair is worth it for the improvements being made to the Coliseum. Each year I came to fair to show my animals, I came with hope that I would end up in the Coliseum for the Grand Drive – the Super Bowl equivalent for Indiana 4-H kids. Even though I never quite got there, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that in the years to come <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it will be an even greater honor to 4-H’ers who make it because the Coliseum will then reflect the thrill and grandiosity that is the Grand Champion Drive. </span><br />
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-11921821391787245752013-06-21T14:01:00.000-07:002013-06-27T08:13:24.951-07:00Books, Books and More Books at the Half Price Books Clearance Sale<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am a huge book lover! I might have spent more time at the public library in my hometown than any other place while I was growing up, so I jumped at the chance to check out the Half Price Books Clearance Sale. The sale is happening this weekend in the Agriculture Horticulture Building on the State Fairgrounds and it is GIGANTIC! It’s an event that took three days to set up. It takes three whole days because there are over 100,000 books and 21,000 DVDs to organize and assemble.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the fourth year for the sale at the Fairgrounds and each year it gets bigger, with overstock coming from over 30 different stores in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Each day about 600 people stock up on religion, fiction, media, nonfiction, history and home arts/crafts. Some folks grab them by the arm loads, while others grab them by the cart load. The sale is Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s the perfect way to get ready for some summertime reading… enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Allie Combshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188312747619262964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-18328603276628005002013-01-17T13:17:00.000-08:002013-01-17T13:17:09.982-08:00Coliseum Renovation receives Big Boost<br />
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The internal demolition of the Coliseum is now, essentially,
complete!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All but the original ice floor
has been removed from the 1939 structure, and that will get replaced, too, once
the reconstruction process moves a little further along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scaffolding still covers the exterior north
face of the building as workers prepare it for tuck pointing when the weather
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Progress on the New Arena – scheduled to open this August –
continues as planned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The entire roof
has now been erected and work now focuses on the existing South Pavilion, which
will adjoin the New Arena to allow easy access in and out for large animals and
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of federal dollars that have been approved for enhancing and beautifying the
grounds near the Coliseum in what Project Manager Rich Trombley calls the Pedestrian
Pathway project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This $2 million project
consists of five different parts that create a visitor-friendly route from the
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the existing all-weather stone horse-training surface will be relocated
away from the northern entrance of the Walk Tunnel and toward the north
side of the infield.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will
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Thanks to the federal government’s Transportation
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Indiana State Fairgroundshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05337101815120097263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-41362692041208630452012-12-13T18:38:00.000-08:002012-12-13T18:38:27.288-08:00Let there be light - in the Coliseum<br />
If you haven’t been by the Coliseum lately, there’s plenty to see – even from the outside. Scaffolding has been erected across the entire north face of the building as it is prepared for the exterior restoration, which accounts for $3 million of the $63 million project. Workers will start cutting out mortar so the tuck pointing can begin as soon as weather conditions allow. The scaffolding will likely be in place until early next summer, but the quick pace of the project will allow it to be removed before next year’s State Fair … yeah!<br />
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To the south of the Coliseum, work continues on the New Arena, which has most of the steel columns that will support the roof already in place. As a reminder, this portion of the project is a $10 million chunk of the budget, and it <em>will</em> be ready for the 2013 State Fair.<br />
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As for the Coliseum itself, the interior demolition is progressing nicely. Project Manager Rich Trombley took members of the State Fair Commission on a tour of the facility Thursday and here’s what they learned…<br />
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Indiana State Fairgroundshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05337101815120097263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-19694626182283544182012-12-07T11:53:00.000-08:002012-12-07T11:53:24.548-08:00Coliseum renovation right on schedule
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old, but the guts of the Coliseum are almost completely removed and digging has
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The most obvious difference inside is all the light that
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Indiana State Fairgroundshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05337101815120097263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-48429679444758728782012-12-04T11:39:00.000-08:002012-12-04T11:39:32.623-08:00State Fair director receives national recognition<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Most folks like to kick back after work … maybe put their
feet up and have a cold beverage or spend time on a favorite hobby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then there’s Steve Patterson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steve is one of the outstanding members of
our State Fair Board, and he’s definitely not one to kick back and put his feet
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By day, Steve is a valuable member of the Indiana Farm
Bureau insurance team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By night and
weekend, he is a fair “warrior” on the county, state and national level.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Steve has been participating and volunteering at fairs for
most of his life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only has he been
serving tirelessly on the State Fair Board for a number of years, but he has
also been on the board of the Hendricks County 4-H Fair since the early 1990s. For the past three years, he has also been the director of administration for the <a href="http://www.indianafairsandfestivals.org/"><span style="color: blue;">Indiana Association of Fairs,
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Regardless, the <a href="http://www.fairsandexpos.com/"><span style="color: blue;">International
Association of Fairs and Expositions</span></a> (IAFE) recognized Steve for his
incredible contributions at its annual national convention last week by
presenting him and four others across the country with the prestigious Heritage
Award.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This award, presented by Haas
& Wilkerson Insurance, goes to outstanding fair managers with at least 10
years of experience who receive less than $2,500 remuneration annually.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Internally, we’ve always known Steve to be an overachiever,
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</span>Way to go, Steve!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And thanks for all
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Indiana State Fairgroundshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05337101815120097263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-86725809964531393382012-11-29T12:57:00.000-08:002012-11-29T12:57:12.219-08:00Visit the Indiana State Fair... in December?!
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The Indiana State Fair, it’s an August tradition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And a December tradition in the making!<o:p></o:p></div>
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This year, for the first time, the Indiana State Fair is a
featured component of the <a href="http://www.eiteljorg.org/"><span style="color: blue;">Eiteljorg
Museum’s</span></a> popular holiday attraction, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jingle
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jingle Rails</i> is an
elaborate “locomotive wonderland” featuring seven ultra-sized G-scale model
trains traveling nearly 1,200 feet of track that winds through national parks
of the American West and Indianapolis attractions like the Soldiers and Sailors
Monument and the <a href="http://www.in.gov/statefair/"><span style="color: blue;">Great Indiana State
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It is really cool to see these wonderful model trains not
just rolling down the tracks, but going in and out of tunnels and winding
around treacherous mountain curves while passing scale-model versions of the
Grand Canyon and Old Faithful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The State
Fair portion of the exhibit was added after visitors were asked last year what local
attractions they would like to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Applied Imagination, the company that created the exhibit, did a
masterful job in depicting the fair’s famous Midway arch, Coliseum and other
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you consider that all the structures are made of natural materials like sticks,
nuts and moss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is one thing to see
the photos, but it’s much more stimulating to experience it all right in front
of you with the trains running and the geysers blowing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s even a working waterfall!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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open every day through January 6, but if you can’t find time to make it
downtown to see the exhibit in person, this quick video will have to suffice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy Holidays!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since it is the Year of Dairy Cows here at the State Fair, it
only seemed appropriate for me to try my hand at milking a cow for the first
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After watching the celebrity
milking contest a few days ago, I became even more determined to make this
happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So when the State Fair Queen
invited me to join her on a cow-milking adventure, I jumped at the
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Meet Elsie. Elsie is a Jersey cow born in 2005. I may be
biased, but I think Elsie wins the prettiest cow award for the Livestock
Nursery residents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to dairy
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Feeling a rush of confidence after his simple instructions,
I crouched over, recited the “trap, squeeze, release, repeat” instructions and
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My pride faded away after a minute of milking when I was
humbled to see the measly amount of milk at the bottom of my pail. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elsie can usually fill half a pail with milk,
a feat that takes Jeff about 10 minutes to complete by hand and only
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So even though this experience didn’t transform me into a
professional dairy farmer, it was still exciting to learn a few tricks of the
trade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fairgoers can give it a try too
at Cowtown USA in the Family Fun Park. Interactive milking demonstrations begin
at 9:30 a.m., 12:30, 3 and 6 p.m.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895829768804795025.post-66961997900387554552012-08-18T08:23:00.000-07:002012-08-18T08:23:24.678-07:00Old-Time Farm and Antique AuctionPioneer Village is one aspect of the Indiana State Fair that makes it unique among other state fairs. Fairgoers can take a trip back in time and view antique tractors, participate in old-time farm chores, enjoy down-home music and entertainment and more.<br />
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Jim Beaty with the Purdue Agronomy Center for Research and Education helped oversee the Old-time Farm and Antique Auction, which takes place today. He said the money from the donated items that are auctioned goes directly to the Pioneer Village Restoration Fund, which helps "restore the most precious artifacts." The fund also receives about 10 percent of the proceeds from the consignment items that are auctioned.<br />
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