DINE OUT Fundraiser-Chateau
We are happy to announce that our first year went so well, we decided to do it again in 2026!
BPAPA is hosting its Second Annual US Bands Marching Band Competition. This full-day event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 24th, 2026, starting at 11:00 am. We will host talented high school student bands from Massachusetts and across New England.
We expect over 1,000 spectators, including students, families, educators, and community members. This event is a
celebration of music, teamwork, and youth excellence.
Thank you for participating in Marching Bands. We are happy to host all of you, and we hope you enjoy our campus and have a great competition day.
Thank you to all who have helped make this day happen, especially our sponsors and volunteers!
Would you like a little extra cash in your pocket?
ENTER TO WIN! The more who enter the bigger the pot! Open to all who want to participate. Scan the QR code for easy entry!
Send a Specialty GRAM to your special band member who you want to acknowledge. GRAMS are for every band involved in the competition. This year we have more of a variety; in addition to Candy and Air Grams - we added Cookie Grams,Pins, Stickers, and Fun musical SOCKS! Check it out and get your pre-order now.
🥨🍿🌮☕🍫🌭🍕🍪GET YOUR SNACKS HERE!🥨🍿🌮☕🍫🌭🍕🍪
Don't forget to stop by the snack shack on Saturday. BPAPA will be offering a lot of fun items, like walking tacos, large kosher dill pickles in a pouch, and a new and fun beverage option!
What is a walking taco? Your choice of Doritos or Fritos as your chip base, a scoop of taco-seasoned ground beef, plus Mexican shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa to top it off. Stop by and buy one.
Plus, we are bringing the viral social media frenzy of a Dirty Soda Bar to Burlington, MA. In case you don't know what a Dirty Soda is, see the menu below for recipe options.
All Proceeds go back into the Performing Arts Program.
As always, thank you for your support!
🥤DIRTY SODA BAR MENU🥤
#1 The Original Utah "Naughty Boy"
#2 Cherry Limeade Float
#3 Coconut Lime Rickey
#4 Strawberry Lime Limeade
#5 Blue Coconut lime punch
Don't miss out on your chance to try one of these viral drinks that people are talking about. There are whole shops dedicated to Dirty Sodas in other regions of the counrty and we are brining them right here to Burlington for one day only.
🅿️ 🚙 Burlington Campus Traffic MAP 🚙 🅿️
If you are coming to the Burlington campus for the event, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the location. There will be a lot of foot traffic with spectators and bands with large pieces, so please drive slowly, read the signs, and be sure to park in appropriate designated areas.
PLEASE NOTE: for this event, if you are instructed to park on the grassy areas along the road (in red) please park your vehicle nose-out to the street. NO PARALLEL parking unless instructed by traffic coordinators.