Monday, July 11, 2011

BEANGO!

By Chris an ISA State Fair Intern

Hey there!
When it comes to the State Fair, you can’t beat all the unique food and fun flavors! Did you know that this year, there is a way you can get free food at the Indiana State Fair and have fun while doing it?  That’s right!
This year at the Indiana State Fair, you can play BEANGO!  Eight larger-than-life soybeans will be on display all around the fairgrounds.  The giant soybeans will include everything from a farmer, to a pig to a chicken! 
While on the grounds, you can play a game by visiting each of these big beans, answering questions and getting BEANGO!  Get three facts correct in a row on the BeanGo card and come back to the Indiana Soybean exhibit in the Pioneer Our Land Pavilion for a coupon for a free pork burger, milkshake, or an all-beef hotdog. (Did you know that most of the soybeans raised in Indiana go to feed livestock, like pigs, chickens and cows?)  If you complete the Beango game card, we will have an extra special prize for you!
The free BeanGo cards will be available through an app on both iPhone and Android as well as a game card that you can find in the State Fair program or at our exhibit. You can also look for the game card in the state fair program.    As you walk around the fair, be on the lookout for these soybeans.  They are your ticket to free food. 
Look for soybeans all over the fair, and look for me at our booth in the Pioneer Our Land Pavilion.  I hope to see you there!


To get the State Fair celebration started, we are giving away a family 4 pack of State Fair tickets to on Indiana's Family of Farmer reader! Just leave us a comment in the blog comment area (make sure to leave your email address) and we will choose a winner by random on Friday! Good luck!
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26 comments:

  1. Nathan MillerJuly 11, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Very hip that you guys and the fair are trying to stay connected with the younger crowds and technogoly with apps and such. Cant Wait and would love to win some tickets for the family so we have even more money to spend on the amazing food and local vendors at the fair this year! Thank for the offer and see you guys in a few weeks!

    Nathan Miller
    miller52@umail.iu.edu

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  2. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Thank you for the information on the game! I love the Indiana State Fair and would love to win some tickets so we can go!! Thanks again for the fair info! scgolden@c3bb.com

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  3. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    This is so great! My kids love hunting for things and what a great prize at the end!!! Looking forward to seeing all the fun things at the fair this year and of course eating the yummies:)
    Shelly
    slpowell_2000@yahoo.com

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  4. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    We would LOVE to win tickets to the State Fair and would definitely play BEANGO! Thanks!
    Toni
    quentinandtoni@yahoo.com

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  5. ZarahJuly 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Neat giveaway!! Would love to win this prize package!! BEANGO sounds pretty neat can't wait to check it out!

    Zarah Hileman
    Zarah.hileman@gmail.com

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  6. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Would love to win tickets to the state fair. My daughter's 4-H project gets to go, it would be neat to go see it there.
    Christa
    cdickson@rbskpartners.com

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  7. HollyJuly 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    We LOVE the Indiana State Fair (even though we are Buckeyes). I know my kids will have fun looking for all the giant soybeans this year. Register us for the free ticket giveaway!
    holly1pr(at)aol.com

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  8. JoshJuly 11, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Grindsublime@yahoo.com

    Thanks for this opportunity! Yay for soybeans!

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  9. Ashley KJuly 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Pretty neat idea for the fair!

    AshleyK199@hotmail.com

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  10. LeeanneJuly 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Just moved to Indiana a little while ago and I'm looking forward to my first visit to the state fair! This game sounds cool, especially with the use of a smartphone app. :)

    Leeanne
    leeanne.jagusch@gmail.com

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  11. JenniferJuly 11, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Cant wait to play the game, my kids LOVE "i-spy" games and are excited to hunt the soybeans ! !

    ego_amor_tu@yahoo.com

    Jennifer W.

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  12. birrrdJuly 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    This sounds really neat. Thanks for the information and the chance to win some tickets! emilydudley@gmail.com

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  13. jillJuly 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I have gone to the State Fair every year that I can remember. I loving going and learning new things about Indiana that I didn't know and have lived here all my life and playing a game is a wonderful way to experience the fair. Free tickets would be wonderful...

    jziegle@kimball.com

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  14. KarKarJuly 11, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    We go to the fair every year and look forward to seeing all of the new things.

    Karla Schroeder

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  15. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Soybeans, natures best form of protein. We will play Beango at the Indiana State Fair.


    craig@theresarosado.com

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  16. TimeAndAgainJuly 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    We may have to start practicing now to play Beango at the State Fair!!! We can't wait to take the train and hit the fair this year!

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  17. Terri D.July 12, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a great idea as stated earlier! Will play when we are there. Looking forward to Fair 2011! terrid at gmail.com

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  18. Terri D.July 12, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a great idea as stated earlier! Will play when we are there. Looking forward to Fair 2011! terrid at gmail.com

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  19. ~Jamie~July 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Haven't been to the State Fair in several years, really looking forward to going back....and what a neat idea too! Thanks for the wonderful info! Can't wait! :)

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  20. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Sounds like a great way for people to learn more about soybeans and have a good time.

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  21. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I love the fair and would love some tickets. I love soybeans! Thanks..

    clark32670@yahoo.com

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  22. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Would love to win tickets to the fair! Thanks for the opportunity
    spelfrey@comteck.com

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  23. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Great giveaway! We have never been to the state fair, so this would be a treat for our family! Thanks!

    Aimee
    Shineyaim@gmail.com

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  24. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    we moved here last summer. would love to go to the fair this summer.beano looks like a great game!!! groffee2@yahoo.com

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  25. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    My husband and I are both from Indiana, but are currently living in Georgia. My husband is Active Duty Military and we will be making our way back to Indiana for a visit and will be in town when the State Fair begins! We can't wait to bring our kids to something we have enjoyed many times over the years! s_coop01@yahoo.com

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  26. jenhart08July 14, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    yeah for the state fair. have missed it the three years I was living in Madison WI for residency. glad to be back in time for this year's fair!

    jenhart08@gmail.com

    Jenn Hartwell

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