INDIANAPOLIS — On Global Beatles Day, the Indiana State Fair has announced an upcoming daylong event to celebrate all things "Fab Four."
"Celebrating The Beatles at the Indiana State Fair" on Saturday, Aug. 3 will mark the 60th anniversary of two performances by The Beatles at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Those sold-out shows, featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, took place Sept. 3, 1964.
According to a press release from the Indiana State Fair, the Aug. 3 events include:
- A tribute to The Beatles by "A Hard Day's Night" performing a concert at 2 p.m., where the exact setlist from the 1964 Indianapolis shows will be performed on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage.
- A display of artifacts from the Jim Irsay collection, including three guitars used by The Beatles in the early years.
- Beatles-themed movies played at the fairground's outdoor theater.
- An evening concert at 7 p.m. of "Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney," featuring Tony Kishman.
There will also be additional celebrations onsite at various times throughout the day:
- 6 a.m.: Beatles-themed hot air balloon
- 10 a.m.: Beatlemania Brunch, featuring special themed food and drink selections
- Noon: Liverpool Lunch
- 4 p.m.: Fab Afternoon Tea
Throughout the day, there will be impersonators of the Fab Four, themed photo and selfie stations, and music played throughout the fairgrounds.
Special food and drink options will include:
- Hard Days Flight
- Coo Coo Ka Choo on this Turkey Leg
- Strawberry Fried Green Salad
- Yellow Submarine Sandwich
- Here Comes the Sun Punch Drink
According to the state fair, Aug. 3 will begin a monthlong celebration of The Beatles. Additional details will be announced that morning at 10 a.m. at a special press event.
The theme of the 2024 Indiana State Fair is "The Art & Nature of Fun, presented by Newfields." The fair will run from Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 18, and will be closed on Mondays.
Tickets are currently available for the upcoming state fair at IndianaStateFair.com.
