A First: Wine & Beer at Indiana State Fair
It’s official: the Indiana State Fair is looking for beer and wine exhibitors for its first-ever beer and wine exhibition at the fair, set for August 1 through 17, 2014, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Of course, only beer and wine produced in Indiana is allowed. What’s startling is this: “There is no charge to participate, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.”
The exhibition, which will only be open to visitors who are at least 21 years old, will feature “tasting tables” and beer and wine being sold by the glass. Exhibitors will be able to staff these tables to educate patrons on the beer and wine making process, and to discuss their individual products. They will also be able to display, but not sell, their promotional materials and merchandise.
The new exhibition will be located in the Grand Hall on Main Street directly across from the Fairgrounds Coliseum. It will also include educational displays from the Indiana State Museum’s American Spirits exhibit.
The exhibit will be open from 1 to 9 p.m. each of the 17 days of the fair. All tasting samples and glasses of beer and wine sold will be contained and consumed inside the Grand Hall.
(Photo courtesy of Indiana State Fair)
