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See photos from of Hoosiers exploring the Indiana State Fair

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Fair goers ride rides at the midway Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Fair goers ride rides at the midway Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Sugar is sprinkled on elephant ears Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Sugar is sprinkled on elephant ears Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Isiah Jones, 7, walks with a pig Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Isiah Jones, 7, walks with a pig Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Brooke Reichard (left) and Keegan Speek walks with a giant stuffed animal Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Brooke Reichard (left) and Keegan Speek walks with a giant stuffed animal Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Kids ride the carousel Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Kids ride the carousel Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Keegan Speek carries a giant teddy bear Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Keegan Speek carries a giant teddy bear Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Water drips off a cow Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Water drips off a cow Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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The sunsets over the fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
The sunsets over the fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Fair goers pose for photos Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Fair goers pose for photos Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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The sunsets over the fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
The sunsets over the fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Fair-goers ride the Freak Out on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Fair-goers ride the Freak Out on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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A pig lays in a stall Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
A pig lays in a stall Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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A 4-H member walks with her cow Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
A 4-H member walks with her cow Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Sandra Umanzor rides a ride with her kids Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Sandra Umanzor rides a ride with her kids Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Kids run through a maze Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Kids run through a maze Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Kids run through a maze Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Kids run through a maze Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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The sun sets over the fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
The sun sets over the fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Fair-goers sit by the Screamer on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Fair-goers sit by the Screamer on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Andi Farris kisses the nose of her cow Mia on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Andi Farris kisses the nose of her cow Mia on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Kids run through a maze Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Kids run through a maze Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Fair-goers ride the YoYo on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Fair-goers ride the YoYo on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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A 4-H member washes a pig Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
A 4-H member washes a pig Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Elizabeth Baker, 5, looks at a horse Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Elizabeth Baker, 5, looks at a horse Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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4-H members and family wash cows Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
4-H members and family wash cows Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Nataile Warner lifts up her brother Vincent Warner as he climbs in the cows stall Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Nataile Warner lifts up her brother Vincent Warner as he climbs in the cows stall Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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A ride spins Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
A ride spins Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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Prizes hang from a stand Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Prizes hang from a stand Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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