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SUMMARY:Kiwanis Thunder of Drums - Drum - Bugle Corps Show and Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Blakelsee Stadium on the Minnesota State University campus in Mankato on Tuesday\, July 8th\, 2025 for our Drum Corps International event.\nGates open at 5:30 p.m.\nNational Anthem at 7:00 p.m. Show begins at 7:10!\nOur Complete 2025 Line-up \nColts – Dubuque\, IL – (2024 World Class Championship finalist)\nTroopers – Casper\, Wyoming – (2024 World Class Championship finalist)\nThe Cavaliers – Rosemont\, IL – (2024 World Class Championship finalist)\nMadison Scouts – Madison\, WI – (2024 World Class Championship finalist)\nCrossmen – San Antonio\, TX – (2024 World Class Championship semi-finalist)\nRiver City Rhythm – Anoka\, MN – (2024 Open Class Championship finalist)\nGovenaires – St. Peter\, MN – (2024 All Age Class Championship finalist)\nMinnesota Brass – St. Paul\, MN – (2024 DCI Soundsport Corps) \nAll Sales are FINAL. No Refunds\, No Exchanges\, and No Rainchecks. \nThe Kiwanis Thunder of Drums is presented for the enjoyment of our community. In an effort to enhance security at campus events\, to reduce staff touchpoints\, and to expedite entry times for guests Minnesota State University\, Mankato has implemented a clear bag policy.\nGuests are encouraged to leave non-essential items at home. Medical\, equipment and diaper bags\, folding stadium seats\, weather apparel and blankets are permitted and subject to search by security staff. Prohibited items may include: backpacks\, coolers\, briefcases\, drawstring/cinch bags\, grocery bags\, and large purses. Guests may carry into MSU venues and activities the following style and size of bag:• Clear tote (plastic\, vinyl\, or PVC) that does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or a plastic storage bag that is a maximum one gallon\, resealable and clear.• Small bags\, such as small clutch purse\, that are approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap will be allowed\, but must not exceed 5” x 8”.• Guests with bags not meeting guidelines will be asked to return them to a vehicle or switch bag contents to a clear bag. Non-compliant bags may be subject to search.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/kiwanis-thunder-of-drums-drum-bugle-corps-show-and-competition-2/
LOCATION:Blakeslee Stadium\, 191 Stadium Road\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis Thunder of Drums - Drum - Bugle Corps Show and Competition
DESCRIPTION:A six-corps drum and bugle corps competition this year featuring three of the finest World Class corps\, finalists and semi-finalists in the 2023 world championships: This year’s show features the Phantom Regiment from Rockford\, IL; the Madison Scouts from Madison\, WI; the Colts from Dubuque\, IA; the Govenaires from St. Peter\, MN; River City Rhythm from Anoka\, MN; and the Colt Cadets from Dubuque\, IA. \nAlso featured this year will be a pre-show performance by the 204th Army Band jazz/rock ensemble! \nJuly 9\, 2024 • 7:00 pm
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/kiwanis-thunder-of-drums-drum-bugle-corps-show-and-competition/
LOCATION:Blakeslee Stadium\, 191 Stadium Road\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis Thunder of Drums - Drum & Bugle Corp Show and Competition
DESCRIPTION:A seven-corps drum and bugle corps competition this year featuring four of the finest World Class corps\, finalists and semi-finalists in the 2023 world championships: This year’s show features the Blue Stars from LaCrosse\, WI; the Madison Scouts from Madison\, WI; the Crossmen from San Antonio\, TX; Genesis from Austin\, TX; the Govenaires from St. Peter\, MN; River City Rhythm from Anoka\, MN; and the Colt Cadets from Dubuque\, IA. \nFees:\n$23.00 Reserved-purchased in advance\n$12.00 General Admission – purchased in advance\n$25.00 Reserved – purchased at the gate\n$15.00 General Admission – purchased at the gate\n$6.00 Children 12 years old and under – General Admission Only \nAppropriate for:\nAll Ages \nContact: Doug Faust | 507-382-2739 \nAbout Thunder of the Drums\nThe 2023 competition in Mankato will be the 31st Thunder of Drums show presented by the Mankato Kiwanis Club. Net proceeds from the show support Kiwanis youth projects including Kiwanis Camp Patterson on the shores of Lake Washington\, which annually hosts more than 2500 children during the camping season. Proceeds also support the ’77 Lancers Marching Band. Over 60\,000 people have attended the Thunder of Drums during its 30-year run. Housing for the corps provided by area schools.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/kiwanis-thunder-of-drums-drum-bugle-corp-show-and-competition/
LOCATION:Blakeslee Stadium\, 191 Stadium Road\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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