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July 1st @ West Chester University
Come make your own history during the 250th birthday of the United States of America by attending two different marching band field show competitions at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium on July 1, 2026!
The show will feature marching bands from ITALY – GERMANY – SWEDEN – ENGLAND – PUERTO RICO – COLUMBIA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (WISCONSIN)!
This never-before-seen, and never-to-be-repeated competition is all part of the WORLD ASSOCIATION OF MARCHING SHOW BANDS 250th USA CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Bands will compete in one or two categories of FIELD PARADE COMPETITION and then the SHOW BAND FIELD COMPETITION, while others will perform in an exhibition.
Judges from around the nation will adjudicate the groups using the “One World” system, and if bands score an 80 or above, they receive an automatic invitation to perform in the 2027 or 2028 World Championships!
This is a very unique competition and is a once-in-a-lifetime event!
While tickets will be available at the gate, we encourage purchasing pre-sale tickets, as seats are limited and may sell out before the event date.
Event Schedule
Field Parade Category Competition (John A. Farrell Stadium)
7/1/2026 – 11:00am – 12:00 pm
9:30 AM – Gates Open
11:00 AM – WELCOME!
11:05 AM – U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEM
11:09 AM – SWEDEN – GOTA LEJON MARCHING BAND
11:21 AM – GERMANY – GROUTSCHER SPEILLUTE
11:33 AM – PUERTO RICO – BAND ESCOLAR DE GUAYANILLA
11:45 AM – ENGLAND – ROMFORD DRUM AND TRUMPET CORPS
12:00P PM – 1:00 PM – Break between events. Enjoy our International Food Truck Expo in the parking lot outside the front gate! Concessions will be available throughout the event.
Field Show Category Competition (John A. Farrell Stadium)
7/1/2026 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
1:00 PM – WELCOME!
1:05 PM – SWEDEN – GOTA LEJON MARCHING BAND
1:25 PM – WISCONSIN – SOUND OF SUN PRARIE MARCHING BAND
1:40 PM – ENGLAND – ROMFORD DRUM AND TRUMPET CORPS
2:00 PM – PUERTO RICO – BANDA ESCOLAR DE GUAYANILLA
2:20 PM – COLOMBIA – SONART PERFORMANCE GROUP
2:25 PM – GERMANY – GROUTSCHER SPEILLUTE
2:50 PM – ITALY – TRUGGIO MARCHING BAND
3:10 PM – FULL RETREAT
3:20 PM – AWARDS
3:50 PM – MEET AND GREET THE BANDS
Note: Event is rain or shine. No refunds available.