Arkalalah Marching Festival

We are excited to offer several performance opportunities with feedback from highly qualified judges. All packets and awards will be announced and handed out during the awards ceremony following the field show. Bands are also welcome to perform for comments only. Ratings, a participation plaque, and other awards will be presented as follows: 

Arkalalah Grand Parade - Begins at 2:00 pm 

● Ratings 

● 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements 

Arkalalah Indoor Color Guard and Indoor Percussion Competition - begins at 3:30 pm. 

*Please note that this event will not be held if we receive fewer than 4 registrations in each area. If there are four percussion ensembles signed but not four color guards, the percussion competition will continue, but the color guard will not, and the same for a reverse situation. Directors/coaches will be notified in the event of a cancellation* 

● Ratings 

● 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements

Arkalalah Field Show Competition - to follow parade and indoor competitions 

● Ratings 

● *New for 2026 - We are offering two class options - Open Class for ratings only, and Competition Class for consideration for placements 

● The Competition Class will offer the best-in-class in Bands and overall in Color Guard and Percussion. 

○ Class sizes are Class A - below 30 members; Class B more than 30 members; Class C more than 80 members 

Exhibition of the Arkansas City High School Marching Band - Arkansas City High School will perform in exhibition only and will not be scored as part of any of the competitions. 

Arkalalah Glow Show - Immediately following the awards presentation. - Bands are invited to perform in the dark with lighting effects. The first three bands that register and express interest in the glow show will join Arkansas City High School in this audience favorite performance. No adjudication

Early registration by August 3rd - $50 registration fee 

Late registration #1 by September 14th - $65 registration fee 

Late registration #2 by October 19th - $80 registration fee. Please note that some performance opportunities may not be available at this late deadline. 

Registration fees are waived for middle school bands, color guards, and drumlines. Middle school groups are invited to perform in the Grand Parade and Indoor Color Guard and Drumline Competition for ratings only. It is a great opportunity to provide your middle school bands with feedback to help them grow into high school. 

Registration payment is total for all ensembles regardless of the number of events participating. Checks can be made out to the Arkalalah Committee and mailed to: Att Arkalalah Band Festival, 106 South Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005 

FREE dinner is provided by our generous sponsors and is open to all bands who choose to sign up. Dinner runs from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, and time slots will be assigned to those who opt in. There will also be concessions available for spectators or groups who wish to utilize them. 

General admission to performances is FREE to all!