The Indiana State Fairgrounds' Hoosier Lottery Free Stage will soon host more than just state fair acts.

The fairgrounds' outdoor venue will undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation to expand the stage, the Indiana State Fair Commission announced Nov. 6. The stage will also partner with local production and promotion company MOKB Presents to book shows year-round.

The Indiana State Fair Commission hopes to cement the stage as a go-to midsized outdoor venue with a capacity of 5,000 to 7,000. The commission expects the renovations will be done in time for the 2026 Indiana State Fair, though it didn't project an exact construction timeline. An exact price tag and funding source is also unclear.

The Free Stage is home to the yearly concert series that coincides with the state fair , whi

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