How Do You Eat Great Food At The Indiana State Fair?
Okay, so fair food isn’t gourmet, and it’s definitely not healthy. So what? During two short weeks in August, the Indiana State Fair offers delectable once-a-year treats like buttered corn on the cob, grilled cheese sandwiches, deep-fried candy bars and pulled pork BBQ. These foods aren’t just an indulgence; they’re a tradition. Here’s how to find the best of the best among the hundreds of food vendors at the Indiana State Fair. Start your culinary tour of the Indiana State Fair at the main admission gate facing 38th Street. Pick up a free program, which includes a map, and then head for the Dairy Bar – often mistakenly called the Dairy Barn. (Walk straight ahead to the “T” intersection and turn right.) The Dairy Bar, which is operated by Hoosier dairy farmers, is a long-standing tradition. It offers grilled-cheese sandwiches on your choice of bread, milkshakes and other dairy-inspired treats. If you walk east, you’ll encounter food tents operated by the Indiana Pork Producers Associat
