January 3, 2019

Fairgoers To Celebrate 2019 Indiana State Fair, 'Heroes in the Heartland'

The 2019 Indiana State Fair is slated for Aug. 2 -18. - Doug Jaggers/WFYI, file

The 2019 Indiana State Fair is slated for Aug. 2 -18.

Doug Jaggers/WFYI, file

The Indiana State Fair will pay tribute to the heroism of everyday Hoosiers, with its 2019 theme, Heroes in the Heartland. 

Throughout the 17-day event, slated for Aug. 2 -18, the Indiana State Fair will salute Hoosier farmers, first responders, educators, members of the Armed Forces, and many others.

“We’re proud to honor individuals whose exceptional commitment and caring enrich our lives,” says Cindy Hoye, executive director, Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. “The Indiana State Fair is uniquely positioned to offer connections and experiences that recognize and celebrate our state’s Heroes in the Heartland.”

As part of the fair’s theme, Hoosiers can honor their personal heroes visit www.indianastatefair.com. The State Fair will include these stories in their 2019 Fair campaign, “Who’s Your Hero?”

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