Quincy Octoberfest Parade and Field Show Competition (29th Annual)

Quincy Octoberfest is a parade and field show competition. The parade marches west down historic Maine street. The streets are lined with band loving audience members and historic architecture. The Field show competition takes place at Flinn Memorial Stadium. Our stadium seats approximately 3,500 people, creating a fantastic atmosphere for marching band performances and a great vantage point for audience members. You may choose to compete in either events or both.

Details:
Date - October 18, 2025
Times - PARADE 10:00am (Maine Street) - FIELD COMPETITION 1:00pm (Flinn Stadium)
For more information please contact Debbie Johnson or Jeff Duffy at 217-224-3774

Registration Link

At the end of the night we have a full band retreat for the awards ceremony. Awards are given by school size, best from each state represented, caption awards, grand champion, and sweepstakes.

Following the awards, a fireworks display is set off giving the students an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and achievements!

Participating Bands (Updated 3/26/2025)
Quincy Senior High School (Exhibition), Quincy IL
Bayless High School, St. Louis MO
Troy Buchanan High School, Troy MO
Quincy Notre Dame High School, Quincy IL
Fort Zumwalt East High School, St. Peters MO
Camp Point Central High School, Camp Point IL
Pattonville High School, Maryland Heights MO
Wentzville Holt High School, Wentzville MO
Illini West High School, Carthage IL
Western CUSD #12, Barry IL
Rushville Industry, Rushville IL
Warsaw High School, Warsaw IL
Marion County R - 2, Philadelphia MO
Pekin Community High School, Pekin IL
St. Charles High School, St. Charles MO
Auburn High School, Auburn IL
Canton High School, Canton MO
Canton Junior High School, Canton MO
Louisiana High School, Louisiana MO
Lincoln Community High School, Lincoln IL

Adjudicator Panel
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