DNR 2013 State Fair Schedule
All dates, times and programs subject to change; check fair program for updates. For youth fishing, pre-registration at the DNR building is required.
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Friday, August 2 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | NO FISHING |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pelts and Skulls, Roving Naturalist |
| 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Grain Milling in Indiana, Front Porch |
| 12 - 3 p.m. | Reel Women - Reel Men: Anyone can learn to fly fish, Fishin’ Pond |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Geology of Monroe Lake, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
| 5 p.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Buildings, DNR Trolley Stop |
| 7 p.m. | Friday Night Campfire Stories, Songs and S'mores, Amphitheater |
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Saturday, August 3 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | NO FISHING |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Spiders and other Insects, Roving Naturalist |
| 11 a.m. | Taste of the Wild Cookout: A Free Taste of Indiana's Wild Fish and Game |
| 11 a.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| Noon | Tree Stand Safety with an Indiana Conservation Officer, Amphitheater |
| 2 p.m. | Dutch Oven Cooking, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Liar's Bench program, Front Porch |
| 3:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Fish with a Bass Angler Day, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond. Outcast Bass Club |
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Sunday, August 4 | |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Youth Fishing; Fishing Pond |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Abraham Lincoln Visits, Roving Naturalist |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Gene Stratton-Porter: Author, Naturalist and Conservationist, Front Porch |
| 1 p.m. | Shipwreck Stories on Lake Michigan, Amphitheater |
| 1 p.m. | Smoky Bear's Birthday Party, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Smallmouth Day, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond, Indiana Smallmouth Alliance |
| 4:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
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Monday, August 5 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | Health and Healing Day, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond, Wishard Hospital |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Nature's Nasties (Spiders), Roving Naturalist |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | SCUBA Demonstration with Indiana Conservation Officers, Fishin' Pond |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Military History with Fort Harrison Interpreter, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Pink Night, Casting For Recovery, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Indy Parks Birds of Prey, Amphitheater |
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Tuesday, August 6 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - noon | Indiana Snakes, Roving Naturalist |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Mystery of Coal, Roving Naturalist |
| 1 p.m. | Legacy Theater: Indiana Stories and Songs, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | FIRE! How the DNR Uses Fire as a Tool, Front Porch |
| 4:30 p.m. | An Evening with an Eagle, Zach Walker from As Wings of Eagles, Inc., Amphitheater |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
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Wednesday, August 7 | |
| 9 a.m. to noon | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | What is that?, Roving Naturalist |
| 1 p.m. | Bats: Myths and Reality, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Geology ROCKS! Front Porch |
| 4:30 p.m. | Raptors of Indiana, Amphitheater |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
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Thursday, August 8 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Benjamin Clark: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk! Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Ice Age Animals, Roving Naturalist |
| 1 p.m. | Gardening for Butterflies, Front Porch |
| 1 p.m. | DNR Historic Preservation Awards, Amphitheater |
| 2 p.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| 2 -3:30 p.m. | Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Native People at Prophetstown SP, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | The Art of Falconry, Indiana Falconry Association, Amphitheater |
| 5 p.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
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Friday, August 9 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Birds of Indiana, Roving Naturalist |
| 1 p.m. | Attracting Birds to Your Backyard, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | SCUBA Demonstration with Indiana Conservation Officers, Fishin' Pond |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Family Fishing, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Indiana Birds of Prey, Live Raptors from Hardy Lake Raptor Center, Amphitheater |
| 6 p.m. | Resource Dog Workout, Amphitheater |
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Saturday, August 10 | |
| 9 a.m. to noon | Fish with a Firefighter, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond, Indiana Firefighters |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Binocs & Beaks: Bird Games, Roving Naturalist |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wilderness Survival |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Fly Casting Demonstrations, Fly Masters of Indianapolis, Fishin' Pond |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Muskie Fishing Tips, Fishin' Pond |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Fly Tying Demonstrations, Fly Masters of Indianapolis, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
| 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. | Indy Admirals Remote Control Boats, Fishin' Pond |
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Sunday, August 11 | |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Love Our Lakes Day, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond, Indiana Lake Management Society |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Leave No Trace, Roving Naturalist |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wilderness Survival |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Snakes Alive! Indiana Snakes on Display, DNR Building |
| 12:30 p.m. | Taxidermy Demonstration, Front Porch, Hoosier Trapper Supply |
| 2 p.m. | Smoky Bear Birthday Party, Front Porch |
| 4 p.m. | Taxidermy Demonstration, Front Porch, Hoosier Trapper Supply |
| 4:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Fishing with Camptown and Johnson County 4-H, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
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Monday, August 12 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | NO FISHING - SCHOOLS IN SESSION |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Indiana Snakes, Roving Naturalist |
| 1 p.m. | A Grave Matters in Indiana: How to Preserve our Cemeteries, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | 100 Years of Indiana State Parks, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Indy Parks Birds of Prey, Amphitheater |
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Tuesday, August 13 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | NO FISHING - SCHOOLS IN SESSION |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. -1 p.m. | Animal Adaptations, Roving Naturalist |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | GPS - How it Works with Division of Water |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | An Evening with an Eagle, Zach Walker from As Wings of Eagles, Inc., Amphitheater |
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Wednesday, August 14 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | NO FISHING - SCHOOLS IN SESSION |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Indiana Heritage Corps at Work, Front Porch |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Indiana Fossils, Roving Naturalist |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond |
| 1 p.m. | Waterfowl of Indiana, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Life and Times of George Rogers Clark, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | An Evening with an Eagle, Zach Walker from As Wings of Eagles, Inc., Amphitheater |
| 7:30 - 8 p.m. | Summertime Bass Fishing in Indiana |
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Thursday, August 15 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | NO FISHING - SCHOOLS IN SESSION |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wood ID, Roving Naturalist |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond |
| 1 p.m. | Underground Railroad in Indiana, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Make n' Take a Tree Measuring Stick, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
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Friday, August 16 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | NO FISHING - SCHOOLS IN SESSION |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Abe Lincoln, Roving Naturalist |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond |
| 1 p.m. | Indiana Wildlife at the Time of Lincoln, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 4 pm. | Help for Your Old House: Indiana Style. Bring your “Old House” questions about renovation and care of historic homes and other structures. Front Porch |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | SCUBA Demonstration with Indiana Conservation Officers, Fishin' Pond |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Family Fishing, Youth Fishing, Fishin' Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Indiana Birds of Prey, Live Raptors from Hardy Lake Raptor Center, Amphitheater |
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Saturday, August 17 | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | Fish with a Bass Angler, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond, Indy Bass Club |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 10 a.m. - noon | Archaeology Road Show (Artifact ID), Front Porch |
| 11 a.m. | Silly Safaris Wildlife Program, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. | Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Snakes Alive! Indiana Snakes on Display, DNR Building |
| 1 p.m. | Off-Road Vehicle Safety w/Indiana Conservation Officers, Amphitheater |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Indiana Master Naturalist Program, Front Porch |
| 4:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | Fish with a Fish Head,Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond, Indiana Chapter of American Fisheries Society |
| 6 p.m. | Resource Dog Workout, DNR dogs find illegal game, track poachers, Amphitheater |
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Sunday, August 18 | |
| Noon - 3 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 10 a.m. | Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. | Silly Safari Wildlife Program, Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pioneer Games, Roving Naturalist |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Stuff that Critter - Preserving Animal Specimens, Front Porch |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond |
| 4:30 p.m. | Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater |
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