Information for those wishing to attend the Harvest Marching Band Festival in Yakima, on Saturday, October 18th.

The Zaepfel Stadium is legendary for cold winds in the evening - bring more warm clothing than you'll think you'll need - brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Web site info: HarvestBands.org (make sure your computer volume is up)
Participating bands: Schedule (WV-Spokane at 11:30 am, EV at 1:15, U-High at 3:45)
ADVANCE TICKET SALES: there are none.
DETAILED SCHEDULE: will be sent home on Thursday (electronic copy here in MS Word format).
Results: Scores and awards will be posted on this web site when available.
Yakima Weather: National Weather Service page
Google map: Link. Take I-90 west to Ellensburg, then south on I-82 to Yakima, then west for a short distance on SR 12, taking the 40th Ave exit and driving south for a few miles to the stadium at the corner of 40th and Tieton Drive.
Return trip: Finals competition is in the evening, followed by the closing ceremony "retreat" finishing up after 10 to 10:30 pm. Drive time to Spokane is up to about 3 hrs 30 mins. For safety reasons so that drivers have adequate sleep, the band will sleep overnight in Yakima; many parents may wish to stay in the area as well otherwise you might not be back to Spokane until 2 to 3 am.


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