The Force of Winchester has a long tradition of success, including 14 State Championships and 13 Runners-up.
In 1978, the Force was crowned National Champions
at the Great Bands of the Orange Bowl National Championships.
In addition, the Force has appeared in numerous parades across the country.
2nd Place at the State Fair - 2022
CLASS “B”
1973 – State Runner-up
1974 – State Champion
1975 – State Champion
1976 – State Runner-up
1977 – State Champion
1978 – State Champion
1979 – State Champion
1980 – State Champion
1981 – State Runner-up
1982 – State Runner-up
1983 – State Runner-up
CLASS “C”
1986 – State Champion
1987 – State Champion
1988 – State Runner-up
CLASS “D”
1996 – State Runner-up
1997 – State Runner-up
1998 – State Runner-up
1995 – State Fair Runner-up
1996 – State Fair Runner-up
1997 – State Fair Champion
1998 – State Fair Runner-up
2011 – State Fair Champion
2012 – State Fair Champion
2013 – State Fair Champion
2014 – State Fair Runner-up
2015 – State Fair Champion
2016 – State Fair Champion
2017 – State Fair Runner-up
1972 – Tulip Festival Parade, Holland, MI
1975 – Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, Indianapolis
1976 – Gimble’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Philadelphia
1978 – Orange Bowl Parade, Miami
1979 – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York
1984 – Kentucky Derby Parade, Louisville
1984 – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York
1986 – Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Parade
1988 – Kentucky Derby Parade, Louisville
1994 – Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, Indianapolis
1998 – Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Parade
2008 – Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, Indianapolis
2012 – Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
2014 – Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, Indianapolis
2016 – Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
2023 - Indianapolis 500 Fesitval Parade, Indianapolis