Name: Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual Music Bowl
Start: 2026-10-03T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Downers Grove South High School

Downers Grove South High School

🥁🎺 THIS IS IT!!   SATURDAY, OCT. 3RD! 🎵🏆
Get ready for an incredible day of musical talent, precision, and pageantry! The 23rd Annual Downers Grove South Marching Mustangs Music Bowl is officially happening on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026!
Join us at Downers Grove South High School for an exciting all-day marching band competition. 18 High school bands from all over Illinois will take the field to showcase their fantastic halftime shows, colorguard, and percussion routines. 
What to Expect: 
* 🎷 Non-stop field performances from amazing regional bands 
* 🥁 A special exhibition performance by our very own DGS Marching Mustangs 
* 🌭 Great food, concessions, and community fun! 
Whether you want to come for a few performances or stay all day to celebrate these dedicated students, you won't want to miss it!
📍 Where: Downers Grove South High School Stadium 
📅 When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Purchase tickets in advance here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/MusicBowl26Tix" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/MusicBowl26Tix</a> 🎉 
You won't want  to miss this exciting event !

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