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2014 ISF attendance third largest

The 2014 Indiana State Fair ended its 17-day run on Sunday, August 17, and when the numbers were tabulated, 954,884 people attended, making the 2014 attendance, the third highest.

“There were a number of really special moments at this year’s fair, but seeing that first Draft horse show take place before a capacity crowd in the Coliseum had to be among the best,” State Fair Executive Director Cindy Hoye said.  “We’re humbled by the tremendous response to the Coliseum renovation and we appreciate everyone who came out to enjoy this year’s fair. It was wonderful!”

The Indiana Beer and Wine Exhibition, new this year, attracted just over 48,000. More than 70 different brewers and wineries took part in the exhibit, which featured up to four different brewers and four different wineries each day of the fair.

Fair officials expect to announce the “Year of” theme for 2015 sometime in October. Next year’s State Fair runs Aug. 7 – 23.