Friday, August 7 • Purdue Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 8:30 a.m.   Opening Ceremonies with Miss America 2009, Katie Stam – Tomato Patch Gift Shop presented by Red Gold 9 a.m. & 8 p.m. TripToCollege.org Band Day Competition – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 4:30 p.m. Meet Miss America 2009 Katie Stam – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Side Lot Noon – 5 p.m. Purina Incredible Dog Challenge – Celebration Park 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC - Main Street 6:30 p.m. Billy Currington - WFMS Free Stage 7 p.m. – Midnight Midnight Madness Midway Special – Midway Saturday, August 8 • Ball State Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.   Young Hoosier State Piano Competition Finals – Home & Family Arts 3rd Floor Auditorium 11 a.m. Taste of the Wild Cookout – DNR Fishin' Pond & Amphitheater 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Purina Incredible Dog Challenge – Celebration Park 1 & 7 p.m. Lucas Oil Motorsports Indy Super Pull presented by Headline Fungicide – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 5 – 9 p.m. Indiana State Fair BreakDance Battle – Celebration Park Free Stage 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street Sunday, August 9 • Hoosier Lottery Day (Hispanic/Latino Music Day presented by Comcast) TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 1 a.m. – 6 p.m.   Young Hoosier State Piano Competition Finals–Home & Family Arts 3rd Floor Auditorium Noon – 8 p.m. Hispanic/Latino Music Day presented by Comcast – Celebration Park Free Stage 3 p.m. Lucas Oil Motorsports Indy Super Pull presented by Headline Fungicide – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street Monday, August 10 • (Family Day/8th Annual Tobacco-Free Day) TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 6 – 10 a.m.   Russ Parr National Radio Show – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Noon – 6 p.m. Family Day Midway special – Midway 6:30 p.m. Grand Champion 4-H Drive – Pepsi Coliseum 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 6:30 p.m. Universal South artist Randy Houser – WFMS Free Stage 7 p.m. Demi Lovato with Jordan Pruitt presented by VOICE.TV – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Tuesday, August 11 Eastgate (Chrysler/Jeep)/Westgate (Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge) Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Noon – 6 p.m.   Family Day Midway special – Midway 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 7:30 p.m. Sandi Patty's Broadway with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 8 p.m. Z99.5 presents Howie Day, Jessie James and Stereo Deluxe – Celebration Park Free Stage Wednesday, August 12 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Noon   The Big Cheese Unveiling – Pioneer Hi-Bred Our Land Pavilion Red Gold Stage Noon – 6 p.m. Family Day Midway Special with unlimited rides – Midway 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 6:30 p.m. RCA artist Chris Young – Celebration Park Free Stage 8 p.m. MercyMe with Jeremy Camp presented by Shepherd Community Center – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Thursday, August 13 • Marten House Hotel Day (Hoosier Heritage Day/Indiana MusicFest) TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.   Hoosier Heritage Day activities – State Fair Boulevard Noon – 6 p.m. Family Day Midway Special – Midway 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 6:30 p.m. WFMS Indiana Entertainer Night featuring Philip Steven & the Open Road and Casey Jamerson – Celebration Park 7p.m. Indiana MusicFest presented by Metromix.com featuring Jon McLaughlin, The Elms & The Why Store – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Friday, August 14 • St. Vincent Health Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 6 – 8 a.m.   World's Largest Drive-Thru Breakfast – Main Street 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 6:30 p.m. Mercury artist Holly Williams – Celebration Park Free Stage 8 p.m. Kelly Clarkson – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 7 p.m. – Midnight Midnight Madness Midway Special – Midway 8:45 p.m. The Giant Hot Air Balloon Night Glow presented by PROPANE Exceptional Energy – Infield Saturday, August 15 • Best Way Disposal Day (4-H Day) TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 6: 50 a.m.   The Giant Hot Air Balloon Race presented by PROPANE Exceptional Energy – Infield 8 a.m. Cheri Daniels' Heartland Walk for Health presented by Clarian Cardiovascular – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Side Lot 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Traditional Arts Indiana Fiddle Contest – Pioneer Village 5 p.m. Colgate Country Showdown – WFMS Free Stage 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 7 p.m. 4-H Sale of Champions – Pepsi Coliseum 7:30 p.m. Keith Urban with special guest Jason Aldean – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. A Tribute to the WLS National Barn Dance – Pioneer Village Opry House Sunday, August 16 Honoring Our Armed Forces & Veterans Day/ Contemporary Christian Music Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: All Day – All military personnel and Veterans and their families are admitted free with military ID card 11 a.m. & 1,3,5 & 7 p.m.   Hedrick's Racing Pigs – Riley Fun Park 2 – 8 p.m. Contemporary Christian Music Day featuring Brandon Heath – Celebration Park 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 7 p.m. Journey with special guest Heart – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Monday, August 17 • BMV Carload Day (Kid's Day) TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Admission is only $15 per vehicle for up to 10 people with voucher printed at www.mybmv.com Noon – 4 p.m.   Munchkins on the Midway Special – Midway 11 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. International Circus Hall of Fame of Peru – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 5:30 p.m. Michael Kelsey – Buckle Up Trucks Main Street Stage 6 p.m. Draft Horse Competitions – Pepsi Coliseum 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street Tuesday, August 18 Taste of the State Fair Day/Golden Hoosiers' Day/Red Hat-Pink Hat Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Visitors are admitted for just $2, compliments of Delta SkyMiles with voucher printed from here. Noon – 6 p.m.   Family Day Midway Special – Midway Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Harbor Lights (A cappella) – Buckle Up Trucks Main Street Stage 2 & 6 p.m. Band of Gold – Celebration Park Free Stage 4 p.m. Draft Horse Competitions – Pepsi Coliseum 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 7:30 p.m. Jason Mraz with G. Love & Special Sauce – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Wednesday, August 19 • Farmer's Day/School Field Trip Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.   Indiana State Fair Farm Bureau Old-Fashioned Pancake Breakfast – Main Street 10 a.m. Farmer's Day Parade – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Noon – 10 p.m. All Day Ride Survival Midway Special – Midway 1 & 4 p.m. Chelsea House Orchestra – Pioneer Village Opry House 3 p.m. Indiana State Fair Celebrity Tomato Toss Contest – Pioneer Village 5:30 p.m. Sarah Buxton – WFMS Free Stage 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 7:30 p.m. Oak Ridge Boys with Larry Gatlin – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Thursday, August 20 • School Field Trip Day/State Employees' Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 11 a.m.   Harness Racing – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Noon – 6 p.m. Family Day Midway Special – Midway 4 & 7 p.m. Hoosier Story Teller – Pioneer Village Opry House 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 7 p.m. MC Hammer presented by Hoosier Lottery – Celebration Park 8 – 10 p.m. Blue Monkey Sideshow – Buckle Up Trucks Main Street Stage Friday, August 21 ABATE of Indiana Motorcycle Day/School Field Trip Day TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Two visitors will be admitted for the price of one when they present an ABATE of Indiana membership card. All Day   Whacky Wheeler – Around the grounds 5 & 8 p.m.   Stunts featuring Geoff Aaron,10 time AMA Stunt Trials Champion – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 5:45 p.m.   Gypsy Harbor – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 6 p.m.   4-H & Open Llama & Alpaca Show – Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion 6:30 p.m.   The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street 6:30 p.m.   Lyric Street artist Bucky Covington – WFMS Free Stage 6:30 p.m.   Indiana State Fair Motorcycle Rodeo – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 7 p.m.– Midnight   Midnight Madness Midway Special unlimited rides – Midway 8:45 – 10:30 p.m.   The Eclipse Band – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand Saturday, August 22 • ampm Day (FFA Day) TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: 7:50 a.m.   State 4-H Tractor Contest – Riley Fun Park 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. 4-H Dog Show – West Pavilion 10 a.m. Old-time Farm & Antique Auction – Pioneer Village 11 a.m. Grand Circuit Fox Stake Harness Racing – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 4 p.m. Cheerleading Competition – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 5–9 p.m. 104.5 WJJK Karakoke Day – Celebration Park Free Stage 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street Sunday, August 23 • Orange Crush Day (Pepsi Gospel Music Day) TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: All visitors who bring any Pepsi brand can will receive $2 off the gate admission. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.   4-H Dog Show – West Pavilion 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Indiana State Fair Last Blast Open Car Show – Main Street Noon Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant – Pepsi Coliseum Noon – 10 p.m. Last Blast Midway Special – Midway 4 – 10 p.m. Pepsi Gospel Music Day – Celebration Park Free Stage 5:30 p.m. Lucas Oil Demolition Derby & Fireworks presented by ampm – Hoosier Lottery Grandstand 6:30 p.m. The Daily Parade presented by National City, now part of PNC – Main Street