Harvest Marching Band Festival Returns To Yakima This Weekend!
If you love the vibrant sound of marching bands, this weekend is your chance to experience an exciting showcase of talent at the 23rd Annual Harvest Marching Band Festival. The event will take place at Zaepfel Stadium, located at Eisenhower High School, on Saturday, beginning at 9:15 AM.
ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF 14 HIGH SCHOOL BANDS AND LOCAL BANDS AS WELL
This year's festival features 14 high school marching bands from across Washington, bringing together hundreds of musicians from the Pacific Northwest. Each band will perform a unique 10-minute show that combines the artistry of wind and percussion musicians, flag teams, rifle squads, and dance teams. Last year, 23 bands competed.
DON'T MISS LOCAL BANDS COMPETING
Fans of local bands will have a treat in store, as preliminary performances from bands including Sunnyside, Highland, Naches Valley, and West Valley High Schools kick off at 9:30 AM. The atmosphere is sure to be electric, as supporters rally behind their favorite teams. Following the preliminaries, exhibition performances are scheduled to begin at 2:15 PM, featuring the Eisenhower High School band, followed by A.C. Davis High School at 8:30 PM. As the competition heats up, the top bands will advance to the finals, set to commence from 4:15 PM to 8:15 PM.
TICKETS AND INFO AT THE WEBSITE
For those wishing to experience the excitement of the finals, tickets are available for $10. For a full day of festivities, adult tickets are priced at $15, while students and seniors can purchase tickets for $10.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at harvestbands.org.
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