Indiana State Fair

Photographer Ted Somerville spent several days at the Indiana State Fair capturing a glimpse of what is possibly the best people-watching opportunity of the year.

The Indiana State Fair’s Free Stage offers an army of old-school rockers at no charge. Which ones are still worth seeing?

With options that range from deep-fried brownies to a State Fair Mary garnished with fried cheese, your Indiana State Fair diet begins now.

Pork may be Indiana’s meat of choice. But a slab of grilled ribeye on a bun is equally satisfying on a visit to the Indiana State Fair.

There are few things more Midwestern than fried cheese curds. Here’s our recipe for the Indiana State Fair favorite.

“My grandparents grew tons of corn every year, as well as my crazy uncle, and we’d always throw a few ears over the coals at backyard barbecues.”

It’s hard to pinpoint a date when elephant ears became a staple at state fairs, but there’s no question they’re one of the biggest draws now.

Bring home the blue ribbon with these state fair-inspired recipes.

Five things we’re craving right now.

Buy fresh, local goods by Indiana producers at the State Fair.

“Everybody’s on board. I think they see the humor in it.”

Meet the band of devoted home bakers who keep the Indiana State Fair in blue-ribbon desserts.

Don’t overlook that breakfast galette. The execution on it is flawless.

“It’s just been a crazy roller coaster. I’ve met amazing friends. I met my girlfriend there. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”

A look behind the Indiana State Fair midway.