We truly believe we can offer your students a fantastic educational experience here at our festival. We also know your parents and fans will enjoy the many assets and amenities Owatonna has to offer. Our committee is experienced in the Minnesota summer parade marching world and because of that we believe we have put this festival together with the things that YOU want and need to have a great expe
rience for your students and staff. While you may choose to play on the route as often as you wish you will only be expected to play 3 times. The last time is for the judges! Each band will have ample room for your pre performance routine. There will be plenty of room for practice and warm up! We will provide you with your own personal host for the entire stay in Owatonna, to help you with anything you may need. After the parade, a meal will be offered to you, your staff, students, drivers, chaperones near the awards ceremony in our beautiful downtown Central Park. We believe the competitive parade activity is a very beneficial one to young people. We also know it takes a lot of hard work to prepare for the season. A season that is over in a few short weeks! We believe that as hard as the kids and staff work that they deserve an opportunity to perform. We are geographically located in a place that, if you choose, will more than allow you to do our parade and then continue on to one of the other fine events later that night. The Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival is teaming with The Lake Waconia Band Festival in Waconia to bring a new and exciting competitive aspect to the day's events. The Owat-onia Grand Champion of the Day will be awarded to the band with the highest combined point total from the two events. We look forward to seeing you here in Owatonna! Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival Board
