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Hey, if you're a fan of mop-topped quartets from Liverpool, or you've got a soft spot for Beatles nostalgia, here's something that might twist and shout to your calendar. The Indiana State Fair is bringing back the summer of love—in a sorta historical reenactment kind of way—commemorating 60 years since The Beatles famously charged the stage in Indianapolis. According to CBS4 Indy, "Celebrating The Beatles at the Indiana State Fair" on Saturday, August 3, promises a full day of tribute performances, Beatles bric-a-brac, activities, and yes, a smorgasbord of themed food and drink. And trust me, it’s not just about nostalgia; it's a full-scale Fab Four invasion.
Here's the rundown: you've got two free concerts grooving the day away. WRTV reports that first up at 2 p.m. is "Hards Day's Night," a look-alike, sound-alike Beatles tribute act, followed by "Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney" at 7 p.m, which is basically like watching McCartney, if you squint hard enough. As for the memorabilia, we're talking some serious gear here. Jim Irsay's evidently coughing up a '64 Gibson owned by George Harrison and a '63 Gretsch of John Lennon’s, to name a few. Dibs on touching Ringo's Rickenbacker.
But wait, there's more: a Beatles-themed brunch, lunch, and tea time spread throughout the day, because nothing says, “I love you, yeah, yeah, yeah,” like sipping Darjeeling with a side of Sgt. Pepper. Throw in the mix some uncanny Fab Four impersonators and photo ops that'll make your Instagram feed look like a throwback Thursday from six decades ago. For those keen to ride this nostalgia train—or should we say, Yellow Submarine—the Indiana State Fair runs from August 2-18, though mind the Mondays; they're taking a day off, maybe to listen to "A Day in the Life" on repeat.
As per the description of the schedule of special on-site Beatles-themed activities from WISH-TV, early risers might catch Beatles-themed hot air balloons at 6 a.m. Then at 10 a.m., fairgoers can start their day with a Beatlemania Brunch. Need more? There's also a "Liverpool Lunch" at noon and "Fab Afternoon Tea Time" at 4 p.m., because apparently the fair's organizers want to cover any and all dining options with a Beatles veneer. And the tunes – it’s all Beatles, all day, because why not drown every waking hour in "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"? Grab your tickets, slap on some vintage round shades, and prepare to immerse yourself in the British Invasion that’s never really left us. It's one giant leap for Beatle-kind this August 3 at the Indiana State Fair.
