The fourth annual Comet Classic Marching Band Competition will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (see the schedule below). We will be hosting 10 visiting bands from across Iowa and anticipate 1,800+ participants and spectators visiting our community!
Spectator admission for the Comet Classic will be:
$10 for adults
$7 for senior citizens and KG-12 students
Cash and debit/credit cards will be accepted.
Volunteers Needed
We are still looking for volunteers to help cover some of the 2-hour shifts working in concessions or helping at admissions. If you would like to help out with our biggest fundraiser of the year, please sign up for a shift using this link: 2025 Comet Classic Volunteer Signup
Interested in Sponsorship?
All sponsors will be listed in the program, and anyone who missed our sponsorship drive can still send a check if they wish to be a sponsor for the 2025-26 year. 2025-26 Sponsorship Levels
Performance Schedule
12:25 pm - Louisa Muscatine (2A)
12:45 pm - Fort Madison (3A)
1:05 pm - Des Moines East (4A)
1:25 pm - Bettendorf (4A)
1:45 pm - Clinton (4A)
Break
2:45 pm - Monticello (2A)
3:05 pm - Don Bosco (2A)
3:25 pm - Washington (3A)
3:45 pm - Clear Creek Amana (4A)
4:05 pm - Davenport Central (4A)
4:25 pm - West Liberty (Exhibition)
4:45 pm - Awards