The 11th annual marching band festival will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Infocision Stadium, located at 427 Nash St.  OMEA/Zips Invitational features high school marching bands throughout the region in a qualifying round for state finals.  Special performance by Ohio’s Pride, The University of Akron Marching Band!

The event is open to the public.  Tickets are $8 general admission and free for children ages five and under.  For more information, please call 330-972-8301 or email concerts@uakron.edu.