INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 2026 Indiana State Fair opened Friday morning, kicking off what officials hope will be a record-setting year.

This year’s theme, “Always a Hit,” celebrates the fair’s connection to baseball through a partnership with the Indianapolis Indians, combining America’s pastime with longtime summer traditions.

Opening day featured Band Day festivities and official ceremonies. LeRoy Lewis III, a spokesperson for the Indiana State Fair, said the goal is to honor the fair’s history while continuing to improve the experience for visitors.

“We preserve by being the great stewards of the buildings and the grounds,” Lewis said. “We enhance by making things bette...