INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Fair announced last week the 2023 theme of Basketball, and title partnership with Pacers Sports and Entertainment.
The theme will be activated through multiple interactive experiences, including All-Star Court (a Basketball Amusement Park), the Pacers Sports and Entertainment Court, team player meet and greets, and more. The 2023 Indiana State Fair returns from July 28 through August 20.
“The Indiana State Fair is a celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and what it means to be a Hoosier,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Perhaps the only other tradition that brings together as many fans is the love of basketball, which makes it the perfect theme for this year’s fair.”
The Indiana State Fair is rooted in telling the agriculture story – and the history of why the game of basketball grew here in Indiana is tied directly to agriculture. The game was affordable, and the playing season was based around the farmers’ planting and harvest season.
Basketball also has a rich history at the Fairgrounds where the iconic Indiana Farmers Coliseum has played host to high school championships, the ABA Pacers, All-Star Games, and more.
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