Pioneerland Band Festival

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Web: PBF Website

Email: Brock Duncan, Benson Band Director

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

Phone: 320-843-2710 (School)

Community Info: BensonArea Chamber.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 2023 the event will celebrate its 36th year.

Benson's 36th Annual Pioneerland Band Festival will feature many of Minnesota's finest high school bands competing for cash prizes beginning at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, 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.

For complete information and the online program featuring information about each of the participating bands, visit the official Pioneerland Band Festival Website.

As of May 11, 2023

1. Benson - Host
2. Sartell - AA
3. Montevideo - A
4. Waconia - AAA
5. KMS (Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg) - A
6. Patriots - AAA
7. Alexandria - AA
8. Litchfield - A
9. Fergus Falls - AA
10. Bemidji - AAA
11. Dassel-Cokato - AA
12. Champlin Park - AAA

Benson Marching Band - Host
Alexandria Marching Band
Bemidji Marching Band
Champlin Park Marching Rebels
Dassel-Cokato Marching Chargers
Fergus Falls Marching Band
KMS Marching Saints
Litchfield Marching Dragons
Montevideo Marching Band
Patriots Marching Band
Sartell Marching Band
Waconia Marching Band

GRAND CHAMPION
79.8 Waconia

CLASS A
77.4 Litchfield
69.9 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg
62.7 Montevideo
62.5 Fergus Falls

CLASS AA
70.8 Dassel-Cokato
69.9 Sartell
69.6 Alexandria

CLASS AAA
72.1 Champlin Park
70.5 Bemidji

EXHIBITION
Benson

PERCUSSION: Waconia
WIND SECTION: Waconia
COLOR GUARD: Litchfield
PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Litchfield

• 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.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Friday, June 14, 2024
Saturday, June 14, 2025
(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