Musicfest is an annual music event sponsored by the Tri-City Chapter and takes place in the fall, usually November. Musicfest originated as a "Ribbon Festival" in 1980. Its original purpose, to encourage students as they embarked on the year's music activities, continues today. Teachers, students and parents have been enthusiastic through the years in supporting this event. All students of Tri-City Chapter teachers are welcome, and have included students of the piano, violin, viola, cello, bass and harp.
The Festival has evolved into two categories. Both festivals are non-competitive.
Proceeds from the Musicfest are placed in a scholarship fund for students who want to audition for a scholarship that will help defray expenses of a summer music camp. Eligible students are those entering 9th grade through 12th grade the following fall. Summer Camp Auditions usually takes place at a student recital in April. The Scholarship Fund from Musicfest also helps to provide a schoarship to graduating seniors interested in music as a major or minor.