Pioneerland Band Festival

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Email: Brock Duncan, Benson Band Director

Mail: Pioneerland Band Festival
PO Box 133
Benson, MN 56215

Phone: 320-843-2710 (School)

Community Info: BensonAreaChamber.com

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The Pioneerland Band Festival parade is held annually on June 14 in celebration of Flag Day. The early June date serves as a traditional kickoff for many bands competing in the active summer parade circuit across Minnesota. In 2018 the event will celebrate its 31st year.

Benson's 31st Annual Pioneerland Band Festival will feature many of Minnesota's finest high school bands competing for cash prizes beginning at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 14. The parade route begins along Highway 12 west, then turns north on 14th Street and ends at the high school. The judges stand is located on 14th Street next to the Benson Armory near Wisconsin Avenue.

GRAND CHAMPION
83.6 Waconia

CLASS A
77.8 Litchfield
73.6 Dassel-Cokato
71.6 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg
64.8 Fergus Falls

CLASS AA
68.2 Alexandria
65.7 Bemidji
63.6 Sartell-St. Stephen
61.0 Hutchinson

CLASS AAA
78.9 Mankato 77 Lancers
72.3 Maple Grove
70.8 The Patriots

EXHIBITION
Benson

PERCUSSION: Waconia
WIND SECTION: Waconia
COLOR GUARD: Waconia

Updated April 27, 2018

1. Benson - Host
2. Bemidji - AA
3. Litchfield - A
4. Sartell-St. Stephen - AA
5. KMS (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg) - A
6. Mankato 77 Lancers - AAA
7. Waconia - AAA
8. Dassel-Cokato - A
9. The Patriots - AAA
10. Fergus Falls - A
11. Alexandria - AA
12. Hutchinson - AA
13. Maple Grove - AAA

• The awards ceremony will be held at the high school football field immediately following the parade. The ceremony will be broadcast live over KSCR Radio 93.5 FM.

Thursday, June 14, 2018
Friday, June 14, 2019
Sunday, June 14, 2020
(Always held on Flag Day, June 14)

Email: Brock Duncan, Benson Band Director
Mail: Pioneerland Band Festival, PO Box 133, Benson, MN 56215
Phone: 320-843-2710 (School)
Community Info: BensonAreaChamber.com

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