Join The Celebration At Luverne's Marching Band Festival

The small town of Luverne, Minnesota, will welcome the sights and sounds of fall this Saturday, September 27, as it hosts the 74th annual Tri-State Band Festival. One of the longest-running marching band competitions in the Midwest, the festival draws talented performers and excited crowds from across the region.

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This year, three Sioux Falls high schools—Sioux Falls Christian, Sioux Falls Lutheran, and O’Gorman— will join 13 other bands for a day full of music and tradition. Twelve marching bands will step off in the morning parade, filling Luverne’s streets with drumbeats and brass as cool autumn air drifts through town. Later, eight bands will face off in the field competition show at Luverne High School, showing off their precision and school spirit.

The crisp air, turning leaves, and smell of warm drinks create the perfect fall backdrop for the music. Fans can cheer for their favorite bands, bundle up in blankets, and enjoy the energy that comes with football season and community pride.

Admission to the field competition is available with a Tri-State Band Festival button, which costs $10. Whether you’re there to support a school or simply to celebrate autumn, the festival offers a perfect mix of music, color, and September fun.

For more information, see the Tri-State Band Festival website.

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