The Indiana State Fair is held every year at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. The fairgrounds comprise 250 acres and 17 buildings. Annually, the fair features over 300 different events.http://www.in.gov/statefair/fairgrounds/index.html

In 1852, the first Indiana State Fair was held in downtown Indianapolis. After moving location a few times, the fair permanently moved to the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis in 1892. Since its inception, the fair has showcased several famous musical acts, including the Jackson 5, The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, New Kids on the Block and Kanye West.http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/history.html

The 2010 Indiana State Fair was held from August 6 through August 22, 2010. Throughout the event, there were live concerts and exhibitions including the following:

• Rascall Flatts with Kellie Pickler and Chris Young
• Lucas Oil Indy Super Pull
• Roller Derby Girls Bout
• KISS
• Chris Tomlin & Toby Mac
• Rick Springfield
• Drake
• Keith Urban
• Selena Gomez
• Hoosier Rodeo Series
• Jeff Dunham
• Sugarland
• Lucas Oil Demo & Fireworks displayhttp://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/entertainment/hoosier_lottery_grandstand.html

Adults were admitted to the Indiana State Fair for $8. Children under the age of 6 were allowed to enter the fair for free.http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/general_info/admission_cost.html The fair was open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm on Sundays through Thursdays, 8:00 am to 12 midnight on Fridays and 8:00 am to 12:30 am on Saturdays.http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/general_info/hours.html