Indianapolis, Indiana – On Friday, thirty-nine high school bands competed to be in the Sweet 16 competition at the Indiana State Fair.
Judges crowned Kokomo High School “Indiana’s Best Band”, and took home the first-place trophy, according to a news release.
“This year marks the 75th Indiana State Fair Band Day,” Indiana State Fair Band Day coordinator, Doug Fletcher said. “We are absolutely thrilled to have 39 bands performing today as we celebrate this milestone year. Today is a true celebration for all of the bands performing.”
The 2022 Indiana State Fair Band Day top 10:
1. Kokomo High School
2. Winchester Community High School
3. Muncie Central High School
4. Anderson High School
5. Centerville High School
6. Lebanon High School
7. Jay County High School
8. Yorktown High School
9. Northeastern High School
10. Greensburg Comm., North Decatur Jr./Sr/ High Schools
According to the news release, this was the 75th Indiana State Fair Band Day and final contest of the Central Indiana Track Show Association’s season for the bands that competed Friday.