RETRO INDYMidway memories: Indiana State FairDawn Mitchelldawn.mitchell@indystar.comFear and excitement register on the faces of these young visitors to the Indiana State fair in 1980. From left are Lori Burgan, Tresa Boucher, Robin Nestleroad, Rhonda Sherron and Tracy Castillo all of Marion.Jim Young/The NewsCrowds enjoy the final day of the 1967 Indiana State Fair taken from the top of the grandstand looking toward the midway.John Fulton Jr/The Star(L TO R) Mona Waldon, 17; Carl Lile, 16; Jim Lambert, 15, and Bruce Jordan, 15 seem to prefer a glass pitch to other attractions on the midway at the State Fair. August, 1968Jim Young/Indianapolis NewsCapt. LaBelle's Circus Side Show at the 1918 Indiana State Fair attracted a large crowd of curiosity seekers, including a handful of soldiers.Star File1980 fairgoers enjoy a carnival ride on the midway at the Indiana State fair.John GentryFairgoers filled the midway at the 1946 Indiana State Fair.Martin Hall Jr/Indianapolis Star1905 Indiana State Fair from the Midway looking east along the main street of the fairgrounds.Indianapolis Star File PhotoFried foods were all the rage even at the 1927 Indiana State Fair as seen in this photo shot in the Midway.Indianapolis News File PhotoRides aren't just for kids. This visitor enjoys her ride on the bumper cars during the 1972 Indiana State Fair.William Oates/The Star"Cliff the Midget Fire Eater" and his wife Mamie assists in the act during the 1970 Indiana State Fair as part of Doctor Miracle's Wondercade. Indianapolis Star file photoWilliam Oates/The StarFairgoers enjoying the Swiss Bob ride in August 1960. This is one of the new Gooding Amusements rides on the Midway of the Indiana State Fair.INDIANAPOLIS NEWSA scene from the midway during the 1948 Indiana State Fair. Along the right the attractions tent that featured "Miss Electro" and "King of Fire".H. W. Connaway/Star File PhotoLauri Holderread, 2 1/2 years old has a great time on the Merry-Go-Round during the 1968 Indiana State Fair.Patty Haley/The NewsThe ferris wheel thrilled riders adding their shouts to the chant of the carnival barkers and other myriad sounds along the Johnny Jones Exposition midway at the 1946 Indiana State Fair.Martin B Hall Jr/The StarIt's a long way to the bottom in this view from the top of the giant slide on the State Fair midway in 1981.Gary Moore/The NewsBefore the days of anti-bacterial wash, it was perfectly acceptable to lick all the state fair goodness off of your fingers while enjoying a tenderloin or an elephant ear. 1982 file photoGary Moore/The NewsFairgoers in their finest stroll along the main street at the 1909 Indiana State Fair. Hats were a fashion requirement during the age as were long flowing dresses and suits.FileThe midway during the 1932 Indiana State Fair. Note the beanies on the boys in the foreground and the men in straw hats. IndianapolisNews File PhotosHand out photo from the Midway of the Indiana State FairHandout Photo STAR Indianapolis StarOnnassis Donel ( left) and Midge Kelley (right) ride the Fire Ball ride in the Midway today, the last day of the fair. Kelley loved the ride, but Donel wasn't too sure. GENERAL INFORMATION: FILE #87481. STAFF PHOTO BY KELLY WILKINSONKelly Wilkinson Indianapolis Star8-18-2004 A lone rider enjoys the last of the sunset while riding the Ferris Wheel on the midway during Wednesday night's Indiana State Fair. (MATT DETRICH PHOTO) File 102045 Standalone.Matt Detrich