The Indiana State Fair has begun sharing the lineup for the always-popular Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, with multiple genres represented in only the first batch of announced acts.

Classic rock group Kansas will begin the series on July 29. The concert series and fair run from July 29 - Aug. 21, but both are closed Mondays and Tuesday. 

All shows are free with fair admission, which is $10 in advance and free for children under 5. Most begin at 7:30 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. 

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The first concert wave was announced Wednesday. The list below will be updated as more artists are shared this month. 

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Rory Appleton is the pop culture reporter at IndyStar. Contact him at 317-552-9044 and rappleton@indystar.com, or follow him on Twitter at @RoryDoesPhonics.