A steam engine powers a sawmill for log cutting demonstrations at the State Fair. (AgriNews photo/Erica Quinlan)
INDIANAPOLIS — A staple attraction at the Indiana State Fair is Pioneer Village, where fairgoers can experience life in the 1800s.
A community of dedicated volunteers, dressed in period costumes, bring Pioneer Village to life each summer. From antique tractor exhibits to skilled trade reenactments, there is plenty to see and do.
Take a look around this year’s village:
Pioneer Village pays homage to the simple things in life that are worth admiring. (AgriNews photo/Erica Quinlan)
The echo of fiddles, guitars and voices can often be found at Pioneer Village. (AgriNews photo/Erica Quinlan)
A blacksmith discusses the art of forging nails, hammers and other tools at the fair. The heat from the forge can be felt as fairgoers approach the exhibit. (AgriNews photo/Erica Quinlan)
Artisans and craftsmen volunteer at Pioneer Village every year. Goods for sale, including everything from leather belts to wooden bowls, make for useful souvenirs. (AgriNews photo/Erica Quinlan)
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