Indianapolis
In the capitol, a must-visit is the Indiana State Fair (www.in.gov/statefair), which is celebrating its 151st anniversary this year. The 12-day annual August fest showcasing the state's prized livestock, homegrown bests like the largest watermelon and tallest sunflower, an international wine competition and big-name entertainers.
Not to be missed is the Indy Jazz Festival (www.indyjazzfest.net) at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis, which not only focuses on music, but arts, food and kids entertainment.
Another state favorite is the Penrod Arts Fair (www.penrod.org), held the first Saturday after Labor Day. It’s been celebrated for over 40 years on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Museum on the Central Canal Towpath at West 38th Street and Michigan Road. All the proceeds of the arts fair go directly to organizations devoted to arts in Indiana.
But that’s just a taste of what’s happening. We’ve put together a summer line-up of festivals, fairs and events to keep you busy in the Hoosier State. For more information, go to www.in.gov/visitindiana.
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