Thank you to the Indiana Soybean Alliance for sponsoring this post.
If you follow me on Facebook (or Instagram, or Twitter), you already know that we spent a very full and exhausting day at the Indiana State Fair. Honestly, I look forward to the State Fair almost as much as I look forward to Christmas. It’s serious love.
Well, the boys and I will be back next week, and here’s why:
The Indiana Soy Alliance will be hosting the Link Observatory Space Science Institute in the Glass Barn for three programs you won’t want to miss.
On Monday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 19, you can check out their program Chasing Pluto: The First Mission to the Last Planet. At this you will be able to see photos of Pluto from the New Horizons spacecraft. These are the most in-depth pictures ever taken of the dwarf planet. Also, get there early for the chance to take home photos, NASA patches, and more information on New Horizons (all available first come, first serve). This program takes place on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 18, Link Observatory Space Science Institute will use the weGROW theater in the Glass Barn to connect live to the NASA program manager at the Kennedy Space Center so we can learn more about the NASA Vegetable Production System Program. Did you know the first lettuce grown in space was just sampled by astronauts a few days ago? You’ll have the chance to learn more about the VEGGIE program. What it is, how it works, and why it’s important. This will be a moderated question and answer program, which I think it SO cool. I love that Link Observatory and Indiana Soy Alliance are working together to give our families this exciting opportunity to chat with one of the people making these amazing technological strides. This Q&A takes place Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30.
These programs are included with Indiana State Fair admission.
Link Observatory is located near Mooresville right here in Indiana. Their mission is to educate the public on space exploration, astronomy, and keep us up to date on NASA missions. For us Indy residents, the State Fair is a great chance to see their program, but remember they offer free public programs throughout the year that you can check out with just a short drive.
The Glass Barn is a fairly new addition to the Indiana State Fair. It’s one of Little Man’s favorites buildings because it offers lots of interactive activities and utilizes technology to help kids (and grownups) learn about our food and farming. 
