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24th AnnualPioneerland Band FestivalBenson, Minnesota
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Web: BensonAreaChamber.com Email: Stephanie Heinzig, Manager Mail: Benson Area Chamber of Commerce 1228 Atlantic Avenue Benson, MN 56215 Phone: 320-843-3618
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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 2011 the event celebrates its 24th anniversary.
Benson's 24th Annual Pioneerland Band Festival will feature eleven of Minnesota's finest high school bands competing for cash prizes beginning at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, 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. 2011 Results
GRAND CHAMPION 75.1 Mankato 77 Lancers CLASS A 73.8 Litchfield 69.4 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg 65.2 Worthington 61.4 Bertha-Hewitt CLASS AA 66.5 Bemidji 64.5 Fergus Falls CLASS AAA 73.0 The Patriots EXHIBITION Benson PERCUSSION: Mankato 77 Lancers COLOR GUARD: The Patriots PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Note: Due to inclement weather, St. Cloud All-City and Hutchinson did not compete. 2011 Parade Order1. Benson - Host 2. Bemidji - AA 3. St. Cloud All-City - AAA 4. Hutchinson - AA 5. The Patriots - AAA 6. Worthington - A 7. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg - A 8. Litchfield - A 9. Bertha-Hewitt - A 10. Mankato 77 Lancers - AAA 11. Fergus Falls - AA Related Events
• 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.
Future Dates
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Thursday, June 14, 2012 (Always held on Flag Day, June 14) For More Information
Email: Stephanie Heinzig, Manager
Mail: Benson Area Chamber of Commerce, 1228 Atlantic Avenue, Benson, MN 56215 Web: BensonAreaChamber.com Phone: 320-843-3618 |