Indiana State Fair Band Day announces Top Ten, awards Kokomo High School first place

INDIANAPOLIS – After a hard-fought battle and incredible performances from a day full of competition at the Indiana State Fair, the 2022 Indiana State Fair Band Day, presented by Music Travel Consultants and Paige’s Music, competition has officially concluded.

Provided courtesy of Indiana State Fair via Twitter

This was the 75th Indiana State Fair Band Day and the final contest of the Central Indiana Track Show Association’s (CITSA) season for the bands that competed today. After much deliberation among the judges, Kokomo High School was crowned “Indiana’s Best Band” and took home the first-place trophy.

“This year marks the 75th Indiana State Fair Band Day,” said Indiana State Fair Band Day Coordinator Doug Fletcher. “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, as selected by the judges:

  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