08-02-2026 Governor Braun Public Schedule Week of Aug. 2

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Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026

Governor Braun Public Schedule Week of Aug. 2

INDIANAPOLIS - Below find Indiana Governor Mike Braun's public schedule for the week of Aug. 2.

Monday, Aug. 3: Tour of Carver Community Organization

WHAT: Gov. Braun will tour Carver Community Organization in Evansville and discuss childcare affordability.

WHEN: 10:15 AM CT, Monday, Aug. 3

WHERE: Carver Community Organization
400 S.E. 8th St., Evansville, IN 47713

Media must RSVP with Griffin Reid ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Monday, Aug. 3: Evansville Regional Economic Partnership Fireside Chat

WHAT: Gov. Braun will participate in a fireside chat to highlight the administration's agenda wins and successes in southwest Indiana.

WHEN: 11:30 AM CT, Monday, Aug. 3

WHERE: Old National Events Plaza, Exhibit Hall
715 Locust St., Evansville, IN 47708

Media must RSVP with Jessie Saalwaechter ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Wednesday, Aug. 5: Toyota Material Handling North America Ribbon Cutting

WHAT: Gov. Braun will join state and local leaders to cut the ribbon of Toyota Material Handling North America in Columbus.

WHEN: 10:00 AM ET, Wednesday, Aug. 5

WHERE: Toyota Material Handling North America,
5559 Inwood Dr., Columbus, IN 47201

Media must RSVP with Allison Wagner ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Wednesday, Aug. 5: RESTART Grant Award Celebration

WHAT: Gov. Braun will join representatives from RecycleForce and Keys2Work to celebrate the $10.2 million U.S. Department of Labor RESTART grant investments in Indiana to strengthen our state's workforce, expand employment opportunities, and support successful reentry.

WHEN: 12:00 PM ET, Wednesday, Aug. 5

WHERE: RecycleForce
816 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46201

Media must RSVP with Rachel Hickey ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Friday, Aug. 7: Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast

WHAT: Gov. Braun and First Lady Braun will give remarks at the annual Pork Ham Breakfast to kick off the Indiana State Fair.

WHEN: 6:30 AM ET, Friday, Aug. 7

WHERE: Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center
1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205

Media must RSVP with Jeanette Merritt ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Friday, Aug. 7: Opening Ceremonies of the Indiana State Fair

WHAT: Gov. Braun will celebrate the opening of the Indiana State Fair.

WHEN: 8:30 AM ET, Friday, Aug. 7

WHERE: Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center
1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205

Media must RSVP with Griffin Reid ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Saturday, Aug. 8: Mrs. Braun Hosts Storytime at State Fair

WHAT: Gov. Braun will join First Lady Maureen Braun as she reads The Little Engine That Could to children and families at the Train Depot. Following the reading, they will ride the Indiana State Fair's newest train attraction before returning to the Station for a book signing. This event will celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Indiana.

WHEN: 10:30 AM ET, Saturday, Aug. 8

WHERE: Indiana State Fair Train Depot
1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205

Media must RSVP with Griffin Reid ([email protected]) in order to attend.

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Griffin Reid
Office of Governor Mike Braun
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 317-391-9475