The Anderson Marching Highlanders take first place at the 2025 Indiana State Fair Band Day

The Anderson Marching Highlanders took home top honors Friday at the 2025 Indiana State Fair Band Day.

The competition featured 34 high school marching bands from across the state at the fair's Opening Day.

Second place went to the Spirit of Muncie Band and Guard, and Kokomo High School finished third.

"With bands from all different places across the state, the competition provides a stage for students to captivate audiences and demonstrate musicianship. The 34 participating bands displayed remarkable passion, skill, and creativity, making the judging process harder," a state fair spokesperson said in a press release.

The Sweet Sixteen

  1. Anderson Marching Highlanders
  2. Spirit of Muncie Band and Guard 
  3. Kokomo High School
  4. Jay County High School
  5. Richmond Red Devil Marching Band
  6. Winchester High School
  7. Montgomery County United Marching Band
  8. Centerville Blue Regiment
  9. Frankton-Lapel Community Marching Band
  10. Hagerstown Jr./ Sr. High School
  11. Mooresville High School
  12. Marion High School
  13. Western Boone High School
  14. Pride of Yorktown Marching Band and Guard
  15. Hamilton Heights Marching Band
  16. Frankfort Hot Dog Band

The Indiana State Fair continues through Aug. 17 daily, except Mondays.

This article appeared WTHR-13.