Last modified: Friday, August 11, 2006
Despite rain, IU spirit shines at State Fair
A little rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm at the first-ever IU Day at the Indiana State Fair. Instead, the fairgrounds were awash in a sea of cream and crimson on Thursday (Aug. 10) as IU celebrated its commitment to Indiana with more than 50 interactive exhibits, a parade, pep rallies and musical performances. And the fun isn't over. IU will have a continuous presence on IU Boulevard (by the Gate 12 entrance) for the duration of this Hoosier tradition, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary and will run through Aug. 20.
Below are a few photos that will allow IU alumni and all Hoosiers to relive -- or experience for the first time -- IU Day at the State Fair.
The Indiana University public art sneaker was one of the lead items in the Indiana State Fair parade Aug. 10.
Fair attendees make their way along the many Indiana University booths on Expo Hall St. at the Indiana State Fair Aug. 10.
Indiana University employee Beth Barnhart (left) paints a block IU on the face of five-year-old Katlyn Burris as fellow employee Linda Endris looks on during IU Day at the Indiana State Fair.
Al White (left) holds an umbrella for Indiana University President Adam Herbert during one of three IU pep rallies held at the Indiana State Fair Aug. 10.
Jacob Farrar (left) peeks into a megaphone held by Indiana University cheerleader Matt Suter as Farrar's twin brother Thomas shouts into the other end during IU Day at the Indiana State Fair.
Michael McRobbie, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs for Indiana University Bloomington, secures an IU pennant in the car while assuming the role of grand marshal in the Indiana State Fair parade Aug. 10.
The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) actors Derek Dion (center) and Nick Arapoglou perform at the Indiana State Fair Aug. 10.
David Baker directs the IU Summer Music Festival Jazz Orchestra on the grandstand stage at the Indiana State Fair August 8.
