Annual Jasper Marching Band / ISSMA Scholastic & Open Invitational Contest at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium

The annual ISSMA Scholastic & Open Invitational Contest, hosted by the Jasper Marching Wildcat Band, will take place this Saturday, October 3rd at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium in Jasper, Indiana. This year’s competition will feature an impressive 32 bands from across the region. 
 
Local band performance times are as follows:  
Northeast Dubois 11:00 AM 
Pike Central 11:52 AM 
Southridge 3:30 PM 
Forest Park 5:15 PM 
Heritage Hills 7:15 PM 
Jasper 9:00 PM 
 
This contest will bring a significant influx of visitors to the area. Please help us in welcoming all to Jasper! 

Due to the ISSMA High School Marching Band Competition at Alumni Stadium on Saturday October 3rd 2026, the Jasper Board of Public Works has authorized the Jasper Police Department to close or restrict to thru traffic on this stated Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. the following streets: 

Second Street from east of Hometown IGA to Clay Street. This street will be closed to the general public. 2 Rolen Drive from 5 th Street to behind the school. This area will be restricted to handicapped accessible parking only. 

There will be NO RESTRICTIONS to 5 th Street traffic. 

Second Street will be used for School Bus and Equipment Vehicle Parking and will provide pedestrian cross-traffic. 

Schroeder Sports Complex & Jasper Football Complex will be closed to the general public. No parking will be permitted overnight Friday through reopening time on Saturday evening. Schroeder Sports Complex parking lots will be used for School Bus and Equipment Vehicle parking. The south soccer fields will be used by the band for physical warm up and marching preparation. 

The Jasper Street Department and the Jasper Parks Department campuses will be closed to the general public. This area will be used by bands for music warm-ups. 

In the event of inclement weather, the contest may be moved to Jasper Middle School: 3600 N Portersville Rd, Jasper, IN 47546 

Any Questions concerning closures please contact the Jasper Police Department at 482-2255.





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