Event Information

This year's Palmetto Ridge Marching Band Invitational  will be hosted by FFCC. Our Competition will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Palmetto Ridge High School located at 1655 Victory Lane Naples, Florida.

Tickets are only sold online. Admission is $18. All patrons attending the event must have a ticket to gain access to the event. Children 6 and under will be permitted without a ticket however, they may be required to sit on a parent/guardian's lap for the duration of the event.

​Parking is $5, cash only.

Register at www.ffcc.org

PURCHASE TICKETS

Event Program

Performance Schedule

Director's Guide

Site & Stadium Maps

Concessions Menu

Classification

Participating bands will be classified according to the total number of performers, including percussion, colorguard, and auxiliary per FFCC rules and regulations.

The Classifications Are:
Class 1A: 50 Performers or Less
Class 2A: 51-71 Performers
Class 3A: 72-94 Performers
Class 4A: 95-119 Performers
Class 5A: 120-147 Performers
Class 6A: 148 Performers or More
Festival Class: Ratings and Comments Only, All Sizes

Adjudication 

All participating bands will have the opportunity to speak with the judges during critique.  ​

2026 Judging Panel:
Evan Rogovin, Individual Music
Tim Yontz, Ensemble Music
Larry Shane, Music Effect
Jeremy Vest, Percussion
Jen Karp, Individual Visual
James Lazaro, Ensemble Visual
Tonya O'Malley, Visual Effect
Adriana Crespo-Jimenez, Colorguard
​Kelly Ross, Timing & Penalty

Grand Champions

2025 - Braden River High School Marching Band
2024 - Palmetto Ridge Marching Pride
2023 - Barron Collier B.C. Blue!
2022 - Barron Collier B.C. Blue!
2021 - Golden Gate Marching Titans
2019 - Barron Collier B.C. Blue!
2018 - Naples Golden Eagle Marching Band
2017 - West Broward Marching Band
2016 - John I. Leonard Mighty Lancer Band
2015 - West Broward Marching Band
2014 - Braden River Marching Band
2013 - J.P. Taravella Marching Trojans
2012 - J.P. Taravella Marching Trojans