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State Fair 2016: More Tech, Room For Pigs

Brandon Smith
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Indiana Public Broadcasting

Friday morning kicks off the opening ceremonies for the 2016 Indiana State Fair.

A new smartphone app for Apple and Android devices will help State Fair-goers find their favorite food vendors, animal competitions, and even their own car. Media Manager Leslie Gordon said she thinks it will change how visitors interact with the fair.

“It gives you a personalized itinerary, so you can schedule that, share it with your friends," she said. "I think the coolest thing is gonna be being able to drop a pin where you park, so you don’t get lost.”

This year more of the Coliseum is devoted to livestock, expanding room for animals in their pens. Officials say the weather outlook for the next two and a half weeks looks good, and that if things get too hot, as always, visitors can retreat to some of the fair’s indoor attractions.

Officials say they expect attendance to stay around the 900,000 figure, which is where it’s been hovering for the past several years.

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