Random Rippling - 2023 Indiana State Fair
posted: Aug. 10, 2023
The weather is a bit cooler this year at the Indiana State Fair. Remember some of the new rules - No admissions after 8 pm, and, after 6 pm, 18 and under will need to enter with an adult. Check out all of the rules at
www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair/general-information/safety-information.
Dairy Bar - be sure to try the Italian Melt
Hook's Drug Store and Museum
(Psst - Your editor gets his Necco Wafers at Hooks)
Pill rolling demonstration
Illuminate exhibit in the old Manufacturers building
Painting by Brandt Carter
Antique radios. Look at that Charlie the Tuna radio!
Hooked rug by Linda Ohlman
Hooked rug by Linda Ohlman
Painting by Brandt Carter
Best in Show layer cake
Nora Spitznogle's English Toffee
...and snickerdoodles...
...and ginger snaps
Next year Nora will be in the 20 year category of entrants!
Nora Spitznogle's blue ribbon Ugly Lamp winner
A Wawasee Motel ashtray
An old ashtray from Burger Chef
The manufacturers booths are now in the Ag/Hort building
There are daily liquor tastings in the Indiana Craft Beer Hall
St. Elmo's was sampling on August 2nd
The Ag/Hort building now houses the manufacturers booths, along with the Indiana Grown Marketplace
Mike Pence having lunch in the Pioneer Barn
Archie Kerr at the Johnson Cabin in the Pioneer Barn
A performance on the didgeridoo on the Pioneer Stage
Archie Kerr's Farmall tractor awaiting the next parade
The tram is free this year
The new Swine Pavilion was full
Hooked rug by Linda Ohlman
Tiny needlepoint pillow - Best Of Show
Styx on the Free Stage
Large crowd for the Styx show
Getting ready for a Band Day performance