Indiana State Fair

Lincoln Square Pancake House (multiple Indy-area locations) serves up rib-sticking chorizo-topped scrambled eggs atop a tortilla with a side of Mexican hash browns.   The Dolly Parton nachos: guajillo chile rojo chicken, queso, sautéed poblanos and onions, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema from Salty Cowboy (55 E. Oak St., Zionsville, 317-344-0926). The […]

Park at the Indiana School for the Deaf, on 42nd Street. Easy in, easy out. Closed-toed shoes only. There is an astonishing array of gross things kids can step in at the Fair. The Family Fun Park is smoke-free, unlike the Midway. Avoid: cotton candy (sticky), tractor pulls (loud), giant stuffed animals (cumbersome). Shuttle rides […]

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On an emotional level, my life is richer because of this experience. I’m stronger than I was before because of what I’ve been through. I’ve had to face challenges that the average person doesn’t have the opportunity to overcome.

Revisiting the original home of summertime’s most beloved event.

At the Indiana State Fair swine show, if you want to fill your piggy bank, you need to shell out some bacon.

Former home economics teacher Mary Alice Collins of Markleville has entered the contest for almost 60 years, winning thousands of ribbons and an “Indiana State Fair Master” award along the way.

Indy Monthly sifted through the city’s top events—there’s plenty going on all month long.

Indiana is going all out to salute the big 2-0-0. Want to get in the Hoosier State spirit? We have a few ideas.

Punch Burger opens its second location, and IM’s Terry Kirts finds the best corndog stand at the State Fair.

The five dishes you must try this week, including Black Market’s juicy, smoky half chicken with peach-basil butter.

If you’re going to veer from your favorite pulled-pork tent or sweet-corn stand, it’d better be worth the calories and inevitable stomachache.

“I’d love to get Taylor Swift on our stage, which would endear me to my daughter. We’d sit Taylor down with a guitar and have her sing some old country songs.”

Want to haggle on a hot tub? Wait ’til the last day. Vendors would rather not haul them off.

Including the toffee-coated German chocolate cake from Three Wise Men.