LAST WEEKEND: Indiana State Fair (August 5th - 21st)

Friday, August 19-21, 2011, 8:00 AM. 155th Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds. One of the largest and best state fairs in the nation draws nearly one million visitors to the fairgrounds each summer. Aug. 5-21: Hours and activities vary daily. Info: See Web site below or call 317-927-7500. Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. www.in.gov/statefair/fair/index.html

 Friday, August 19-21, 2011, 8:30 AM. Ride the WFMS Fair Train at the Fishers Train Station. Ride the train to the Indiana State Fair, Aug. 5-21. 10 departures daily, 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM. 10 returns daily, 9:15 AM to 11:15 PM. Open seating, no reservations. Info: See Web site or call 317-773-6000. Location: Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Hamilton County. www.itm.org/events/fairtrain.htm