25th Annual Fall Festival of Bands
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Sponsored by the North Davidson Marching Black Knights
The North Davidson Marching Black Knights and the North Davidson Band Boosters cordially invite you to attend the 25th Annual Fall Festival of Bands. We welcome you to perform in competition or in exhibition at our festival. Our stadium seats approximately 2000 spectators on the home side. Dressing rooms and lighted practice fields are provided.
LOCATION
North Davidson High School is centrally located in Welcome, NC, at Exit 97 on US Highway 52, approximately 15 minutes south of Winston-Salem and 10 minutes north of Lexington. The school is about 15 minutes from I-40 and 20 minutes from I-85.
ADMISSION
$10 for 6 and older
Ages 5 and under get in free
Printed programs: $5
Cash and credit cards accepted
CONCESSIONS
This year, we will have several food trucks for performers and spectators to choose from. Please bring cash and card, as each vendor may have different payment policies.
JUDGING
Highly qualified judges will provide your groups with educational and constructive remarks on the day of the festival. We will use category style judging. Six (6) adjudicators will judge music, marching, and general effects for a total band score. We will also have judges for Drum Major, Guard,and Percussion.
TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Each band will receive 15 minutes to perform.
CLASSIFICATION
Bands will be assigned to one of four classes, to be determined by the number of playing members which will be determined and confirmed after the registration deadline.
RATINGS
Superior 80-100
Excellent 60-79.9
Good 0-59.9
ADJUDICATION SCALE:
Judging will be based on the following
Points - Music 40%
Points - Marching & Maneuvering 30%
Points - General Effect 30%
CATEGORIES
Music, General Effect, Marching & Maneuvering, Drum Major, Percussion, Color Guard
AWARDS
Grand Champion - Class A & AA
1st and 2nd Place
Grand Champion - Class AAA, AAAA, and AAAAA
1st and 2nd Place
Each Class
1st and 2nd place: Music, Marching & Maneuvering, and General Effect
1st and 2nd Place: Color Guard, Percussion, and Drum Major