State Fair

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

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.”

I’d like to point out to the State Fair that the taxpayers, not the Indiana General Assembly, funded the renovation of those historic horse barns.

“In the Hoosierist’s book, there’s no such thing as a “best” zucchini. Or even an acceptable one.”