NEWS: Shop Local in the Indiana Grown Marketplace at the Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 3, 2021) ?The Great Indiana State Fair is in full swing now at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center. The multi-week fair has many more days of operation left and plenty of opportunities to shop local at the Indiana Grown Marketplace in the Agriculture/Horticulture Building.

?The Indiana Grown Marketplace is one of my favorite stops at the Indiana State Fair,? said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch. ?Not only can I find Hoosier made products, but I can also try new products and occasionally meet the makers themselves who are roaming the store. The store isn?t just a place to shop, it is an experience.?

Shoppers can be immersed in a storefront featuring only Indiana grown, processed, packaged or produced products. In addition to shopping, the store also features educational displays and artisan demos showcasing their craft, like yarn spinning, soap carving and more.

The Indiana Grown Marketplace at the state fair has over 80?vendors and contains nearly 500 products, like hand crafted sauces, salsa, drink mixes, dried pastas, spices and more. Shoppers can also find ready to eat products like cured meats, chocolate and candy. The August heat got you down? Stop at the Indiana Grown store for cold local root beer, kombucha or ice cream. There are also plenty of artisan made products you can use daily like, wool dryer balls, yarn, skincare regimes, hand poured candles and more.

?The Indiana Grown Marketplace is a wonderful experience for both shoppers and Indiana Grown members,? said Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. ?Our members are the heart and soul behind the storefront and without them this experience wouldn?t be possible. I encourage everyone to shop local this fair season at the Marketplace, there is something for everyone!?

There is plenty of time left to shop and explore at the Indiana Grown Marketplace at the great Indiana State Fair. The Indiana State Fair runs until Aug. 22 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) and the Agriculture/Horticulture building, where the Indiana Grown Marketplace is located, is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Learn more about Indiana Grown at indianagrown.org.

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Note to the press: The images below were taken at the 2021 Indiana Grown Marketplace.

ABOUT INDIANA GROWN
Indiana Grown is administered by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in partnership with the lieutenant governor?s office. The initiative educates consumers on the importance of buying Indiana Grown products, helps Indiana farmers and producers sell more products and supports Indiana businesses in their efforts to process more Indiana Grown products. Indiana Grown members and partners include farmers, producers, processors and artisans, as well as retailers, grocers, hospitals and restaurants. For more information, visit indianagrown.org.