UIL Marching Contest
Area A · 3A
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Shotwell Stadium · Abilene, TX
Here is the full performance schedule for the UIL Area A Marching Contest (3A), held Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene, Texas. Find your band's performance time, the judging panel, and the finals schedule below.
Contest Host
Clay Johnson - Abilene ISD
Event Chairman
Jay Lester - Region 6 Executive Secretary
Bands Performing
21
First Performance
10:00 AM
Finals Begin
7:00 PM
Admission
$5 (cash only)
Judges
Marching Panel
Steve Andre
Abby Crawford
Greg Dick
Spencer Emmert
Travis Smith
Performance Schedule
Times are approximate and may shift on contest day.
Good luck to every band performing at Area A! Tarpley Music is proud to support band programs across West Texas. Visit us online or in-store for instruments, accessories, repairs, and rentals.