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Big Crowds this Year at Indiana State Fair

By John Szink Aug 23, 2024 | 12:28 PM

The 167th Indiana State Fair attracted approximately 854,000 guests, exceeding the previous year’s 840,000.

The festival included over 10,000 exhibitors and youth participants displaying over 52,000 projects.

Cindy Hoye, the fair’s executive director, praised the accomplishments and efforts of everyone involved.

Many merchants and partners claimed record-breaking sales at the expo.

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