THUNDER OF DRUMS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS COMPETITION
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Blakeslee Stadium, Mankato
7:00 pm CDT
thunderofdrums.org
Participating Corps
Cavaliers (Rosemount, IL)
Colts (Dubuque, IA)
Crossmen (San Antonio, TX)
Govenaires (St. Peter, MN)
Madison Scouts (Madison, WI)
Minnesota Brass (St. Paul, MN)
River City Rhythm (Anoka, MN)
Troopers (Casper, WY)
2025 Ticket Prices
Reserved Center (Sections D & E): $30 presale / $32 at the gate
Reserved (Sections C & F): $26 presale / $28 at the gate
General Admission Adult: $15 presale / $18 at the gate
General Admission Youth (12 & under): $8 presale / $10 at the gate
Wheelchair: $15 presale / $18 at the gate
Accessible Seating: $15 presale / $18 at the gate
High School Groups: $10 (contact Thunder of Drums)
Other Groups (25 or more): $12 (contact Thunder of Drums)
Order Presale tickets HERE
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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.
APPLICATIONS PERIOD EXTENDED FOR THE KIWANIS THUNDER OF DRUMS/MUSIC MART DRUM CORPS SCHOLARSHIP
The 2025 application period for the annual Kiwanis Thunder of Drums/Music Mart Drum Corps Scholarship has been extended! This scholarship is available to band or color guard members to help pay the cost of tuition to participate in a Drum Corps International World Class Corps. Up to four scholarships at $250 per recipient will be awarded annually to qualifying students from high schools and colleges in the Mankato area. The application extension allows potential applicants to fully complete their World Class Corps, audition process.
To be eligible, the students must be a member of a high school or college band ensemble in good standing; have received a contract offer from a Drum Corps International World Class Corps; and have completed and submitted the scholarship application by May 1st, 2025. Scholarship winners will be announced by June 1st.
2025 marks the 33rd year of the Kiwanis Thunder of Drums, drum and bugle corps competition featuring performances by the most elite marching ensembles in the world! The Thunder of Drums is a must-see annual delight, averaging over three thousand spectators and six hundred performers, showcasing artistry, pageantry, and precision through the fusion of music, marching and choreography. The Kiwanis Thunder of Drums is produced by the Mankato Kiwanis Club with cooperation from the Mankato ’77 Lancers Marching Band.
Questions or inquiries can be directed to the Kiwanis Thunder of Drums at TODtickets@gmail.com
Scholarship applications are available HERE or at The Mankato Music Mart, 1014 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN.