2014 Indiana State Fair Day #1: Opening Day
Friday, August 1, 2014
Today’s Highlights
- Giant Hot Air Balloon Launch — Infield at sunrise (approx. 6:15 a.m.)
- 4-H Horse & Pony Contesting Classes — Youth Arena at 8 a.m.
- Opening Ceremonies — Coliseum at 8 a.m.
- All Day Ride Survival with unlimited rides for $30 — Midway Noon to 11 p.m.
- World’s Largest Male Hog Contest — Swine Barn at 8 p.m.
BritBeat: Beatles Tribute Band
Critically acclaimed Beatles tribute band BritBeat will start the State Fair out on a high note. Fans can hear
BritBeat perform some of the Beatles’ all time favorites, as a part of the Shane Co. Coliseum Concert series, in the same place the original Beatles played at the fair 50 years ago in their only Indiana appearance. Showtime is 7 p.m.
Everyday Entertainment
- Great American Duck Race: Family Fun Park at 10:30 a.m., 1, 4, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- MHS pres. Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show: Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park at 11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
- Shenanigans! Comedy Wild West Show: Family Fun Park at 12, 3 & 6:30 p.m.
- Indiana Farming Experience: Glass Barn 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Little Hands on the Farm: Family Fun Park 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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