The USBands competitive season takes off on the East Coast this weekend with eight shows across four states and many groups making their debut on Saturday. You won’t want to miss what these events have to offer! Here’s what you should know about just some of the shows taking place this weekend.

Presented by Francis T. Maloney High School

• September 17 | Meriden, CT
• Start Time: 2:55pm EST

Francis T. Maloney High School’s “Halftime All the Time” event kicks off at 2:55pm EST at Falcon Field in Meriden, CT. Competing groups include Mark T. Sheehan HS, Joseph Case HS, Blackstone-Millville Regional HS, Southington HS, and more. Spectators may also look forward to a spectacular exhibition performance by the University of New Haven Marching Band at 9:15pm EST. 

Presented by Hopewell Valley Central High School

• September 17 | Pennington, NJ
• Start Time: 2:50pm EST

Hopewell Valley Central High School’s event kicks off at 2:50pm EST at Ackerson Field in Pennington, NJ. Competing groups include Burlington City HS, Robbinsville HS, Edison HS, South Brunswick HS, and more. 

Presented by Bayard Rustin High School

• September 17 | West Chester, PA
• Start Time: 5:50pm EST

Bayard Rustin High School’s event titled “A Knight in Motion” kicks off at 5:50pm EST at the Golden Knights’ Stadium in West Chester, PA. Competing groups include Coatesville Area Senior HS, Upper Darby HS, Unionville HS, Downingtown West HS, and more. 

Presented by Patuxent High School

• September 17 | Lusby, MD
• Start Time: 11:50am EST

Patuxent High School’s event titled “Duel in the Den” kicks off at 11:50am EST at their stadium in Lusby, MD. Competing groups include Great Mills HS, Northern HS, Chopticon HS, Calvert HS, and more.