Monday, June 8th, 2026

Connecticut State Marching Arts Festival

Hosted by:  Gold Fusion Drum & Bugle Corps     Attending Audience: 0 / 4,000    Attending Groups: 18 / 30

Time: June 8th, 2026

Performance Locations:
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
615 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118

University of Hartford Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion
200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117

- Rehearsal/warmup spaces at nearby East Hartford HS and University of Hartford (Please notify us if needed early)
- Closer warmup areas outside the stadium for bands and drum corps

All Indoor Percussion and Guard Ensemble Performances will take place at the University of Hartford.
- Outdoor and indoor warmup areas are available
- Doors open 11:00, event starts 12:00
- Please arrive at least 1 hour before scheduled performance time as warmups begin 35 minutes before scheduled performance time

All Marching Band and Drum Corps Performances will take place at Rentschler Field
- Spectator Parking will be available outside the stadium
- Doors open 11:00, event starts 12:00
- Please arrive at least 1 hour before scheduled performance time as warmups begin 35 minutes before scheduled performance time