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2023 Indiana State Fair opens Friday, with theme of 'Celebrating Basketball'

Brandon Smith

The fair this year will also be against a backdrop of potentially sweltering heat – which organizers said they’ve prepared for.
Indiana State Fair’s total attendance steady from last year

Associated Press

State Fair officials said Wednesday that total attendance was 837,568 for the 18-day event that wrapped up Sunday.