Seth’s Top 10 Favorite Things about The Great Indiana State Fair

1. The Indiana FFA Pavilion!

    I feel like this one is kind of a given, but oh well what is there not to love! I can

always go for a game of putt-putt golf, a stroll through the animal wing or a

delicious shake from the Indiana FFA Country Market! I cannot forget to mention

how thrilled I am to see all the wonderful FFA members and guests in the

pavilion this year!

2. The Blue Ribbon Pavilion

    Why is this Seth’s second favorite thing about the State Fair? Because I have a

passion for showing sheep! When you can’t find me in FFA Pavilion you will

more than likely find me in the sheep barn prepping lambs for the show. Not to

mention it is also air conditioned and that’s always a plus!

3. The West Pavilion or better known as the Cattle Barn

    I guess you could say showing livestock is my thing because I thoroughly enjoy

my time in all the livestock barns. On the first and second weekends of the state

fair I occupy the cattle barn with my dairy steers and dairy cattle. I love my cows,

but they aren’t quite as high as the sheep!

4. The Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum

    This one is self-explanatory. In my opinion the Coliseum is one of THE coolest

places to show livestock! The atmosphere is unforgettable, and the Indiana State

Fair knows how to put on a show there.

5. The Dairy Bar

    As I mentioned earlier, I am a sucker for a good milkshake! When I’m on this

side of the track, the dairy bar is my go-to place for lunch or a snack. Each year I

look forward to the new milkshake flavors and grilled cheese options they create.

A favorite tradition of mine is when my dad and I enjoy a breakfast sandwich and

cold chocolate milk the morning of the dairy show!

6. The Pioneer Village

    This is a place that is packed with some true culture! I love seeing the traditional

side of the fairgrounds and the treats you can get from the village are oh so good.

Agriculture is backed by so much tradition, and by walking through the Pioneer

Village I get a true sense of what this tradition is.

7. The Pork Producer’s Tent

    I am a fair food enthusiast. The pork tent is one of the places I make sure I visit

every single year! No doubt a pork burger and some mac & cheese will come in

handy a few times during the fair. If it were not for the outrageous line at times, I

would frequent this place a lot more.

8. Go listen to some FREE music at the free stage

    The free stage is a must-see attraction at the Indiana State Fair. I love a good

concert and am always ready to listen to some great music. If you happen to be at

the fair during a free stage concert, make sure you stop in for some FREE

entertainment.

9. Indiana Soybean Alliance Glass Barn

    There is always an abundance of things to do in this building! I especially enjoy

acting as Benny the Bean for a few hours during the fair. Interacting with fair

guests as the Bean is such a fun experience. Not to mention the air conditioning

here is always a fantastic place to take a break during the hot days of fair!

10. King’s Sweet Tea

    Now I may catch from flack from this one, but I don’t go to the King’s tent for

sweet tea… I go for the unsweet tea! I love a cold unsweet tea and some ribbon

fries during the fair. Easily one of my favorite snacks during the fair, and the

reusable cup makes it even more tempting to go back for another. I’m definitely

on a first name basis with the King’s Sweet Tea crew by the end of the Fair!

Thanks for stopping in for Seth’s Top 10 favorite things to do at The Great Indiana State Fair!

I’m pumped for the fair this year and I can’t wait to see all the amazing members in the FFA

Pavilion. Hopefully, you partake in a few of my favorite things about the fair and come let me

know if you enjoyed them too!

All the best, 

Seth Ariens