Indiana Grown Marketplace celebrates local producers at state fair

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This year’s Indiana State Fair will feature the Indiana Grown Marketplace, offering over 500 products from 110 local businesses, giving fairgoers a chance to stock up on items produced right here in the Hoosier state.

The marketplace, hosted by Indiana Grown, provides fairgoers with a unique opportunity to support local businesses by purchasing products grown, processed, packaged, or produced in Indiana. Located in The Mercantile building — formerly the Ag/Hort building — this event showcases the diversity and quality of Hoosier agricultural products.

“The Indiana Grown Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Indiana consumers that want to support their state,” Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, said in a release.

Shoppers at the Indiana Grown Marketplace can find a wide variety of products, including bison jerky, popcorn, milk, cheese, barbeque sauce, spice blends, body care items, candles, fiber products, and more.

Samples of these products are available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 11 a.m., allowing visitors to taste the local offerings before making a purchase.

Additionally, customers can purchase Indiana-themed apparel and merchandise.

“The increase in the amount of products at the Indiana Grown Marketplace over the years speaks to the dedication of Hoosier producers and the growth that this industry has seen in our state,” said Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

The Mercantile building is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located to the right of the Midway on the west side of the fairgrounds.

Click here for more info on The Mercantile and other shopping options at the Indiana State Fair.

The Indiana State Fair returns Aug. 1 – 17 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

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