Home

September 19, 2026

5pm-9pm

*Gates Open at 4:15pm*

Martha Parsons Activity Complex

Mount Vernon High School

731 Palisades Road SW, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

The Marching Mustangs Festival is an opportunity for Iowa marching bands to perform in an enthusiastic and supportive environment and receive early season feedback from adjudicators.

We are excited to have you join us in the stands!

2026 Festival Program

Admission

Cash and Card Accepted

Adult $10

Senior (62 and up) $7

K-12 Students $5

Please note that spectator parking at Mount Vernon High School is extremely limited. We are prioritizing parking for the visiting marching bands.

Handicap parking is available by the stadium. Overflow parking within half a mile of the stadium is available for spectators as shown on the map below. There will be golf cart shuttles running to and from the stadium.

The City of Mount Vernon allows street parking on most public side streets. There are sidewalks to the stadium from Palisades Road, 10th Street W, and 13th Ave SW. Please follow all posted parking regulations.

We ask that you plan ahead knowing that you will likely need to walk a few blocks to reach the stadium.