Quincy Senior High School Octoberfest Parade and Field Show Competition (30th 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 17, 2026
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: https://forms.gle/7HPoX5fqRiRgxf2n8

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/Schedule
Quincy Senior High School - Quincy, IL (Exhibition)
Rock Island High School - Rock Island, IL
North Point High School - Wentzville, MO
Civic Memorial High School - Bethalto, IL
Camp Point Central High School - Camp Point, IL
Auburn High School - Auburn, IL
Troy Buchanan High School - Troy, MO
Warsaw High School - Warsaw, IL
Illini West High School - Carthage, IL
Rushville-Industry High School - Rushville, IL
Orchard Farm High School - St. Charles, MO
Quincy Notre Dame High School - Quincy, IL
Canton R-5 - Canton, MO

Adjudicator Panel
TBA