165th Indiana State Fair a success

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The one hundred and sixty fifth Indiana State Truthful wrapped up Sunday after an 18-day run and organizers say it was an important success.

A complete of 837,568 fairgoers stopped by the Indiana State Fairgrounds for meals and enjoyable this yr, a rise over 2021 truthful attendance.

“We had been challenged with just a few days of sizzling summer season warmth, however grateful that we had largely lovely climate,” Cindy Hoye, Indiana State Truthful Fee government director, stated in a press release. “We’re proud that no different State Truthful brings 4-H venture work and agriculture to life just like the Indiana State Truthful.”

Almost 7,000 exhibitors confirmed or displayed a mixed 45,739 animal and non-animal tasks at this yr’s truthful.

The Dairy Bar was as standard as ever, with fairgoers having fun with greater than 62,000 milkshakes and 32,000 grilled cheese sandwiches.

The 166th Indiana State Truthful returns July 28 – August 20, 2023. The State Truthful will once more be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Go to the Indiana State Truthful web site for extra data.