Indiana State Fair Breaks Records Despite Severe Weather

Despite severe weather causing five days of gate closures and sheltering in place, the 169th Indiana State Fair drew 800,461 visitors and set records during its final week.

The 15-day event debuted a renovated Hoosier Lottery Free Stage—which saw a record-breaking crowd of 9,000 for artist Josiah Queen—a new Fall Creek Parkway gate, and a permanent State Fair Train depot.