Indiana State Fair Kicks Off Wednesday

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State Fair celebrates 150th year
For the first time in Indiana State Fair history, there is a fishing pond right behind the state's Department of Natural Resources building. Ten-year-old Alyssa Souters caught a bluegill. "It's a lot of fish in here," she said.

"The kids can come out here and learn to fish - it's an outstanding thing - while they're enjoying the rest of the fair," said Andy Klotz, fair spokesman.

There will also be a display of live butterflies native to Indiana in front of DNR's building. A new permanent art sculpture graces the outside of the grounds. (more ...)