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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Blakeslee Stadium, Mankato
7:00 pm CDT
NEW FOR 2026: In order to improve patron seating, all tickets for Kiwanis Thunder of Drums will be sold as reserved seating, with each patron receiving a numbered seat. There will be no increase in price. The change has been made to assure all patrons a specific seat in the stadium. Purchase tickets here.
2026 Participating Corps
Blue Knights (Denver CO)
Colts (Dubuque, IA)
The Cavaliers (Rosemount, IL)
Madison Scouts (Madison, WI)
Genesis (Austin, TX)
River City Rhythm (Anoka, MN)
Govenaires (St. Peter, MN)
Minnesota Brass (St. Paul, MN)
Premium Reserved Center Sections D & E:
Priority Reserved Sections C & F:
Reserved (formerly Gen Adm):
Groups of 25 or more:
$30.00 in advance; $32.00 at the gate
$26.00 in advance; $28.00 at the gate
$15.00 in advance; $18.00 at the gate
Special “group rate” available. Contact:
2026 KIWANIS THUNDER OF DRUMS/MUSIC MART DRUM CORPS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Colin Besel
Elie Wendinger
Leigha Behnke
Rachel Chiet
Meet the winners of the 2026 Kiwanis Thunder of Drums/Music Mart Drum Corps Scholarship!
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All proceeds go to support Kiwanis youth projects and the Mankato 77 Lancers
The Kiwanis Thunder of Drums is presented for the enjoyment of our community. Show guidelines may be modified as a result of guidance by Minnesota State University, or Drum Corps International.