Central States Marching Festival
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
We will have loaded everything into the trailer during/after the game Friday night.
We WILL take uniform bags on the buses with us, though, so we can change before the clinic
(possibly in the buses). Dress appropriately to make this possible modestly!!!
As of now, the weather looks great! (70 degrees)
Saturday October 23
6:00am Report to Band Room & Depart ASAP
We AREN’T providing breakfast items on the Buses
Restroom Stop en Route (~2.5 hrs into travel)
Philips 66/McDonald’s on Hwy Near Wichita
On Hwy 35 North of Wellington Exit & Hwy 160
(Exit is @ E 70th Ave North—Left Exit)
11:30am Picnic Lunch in the Park
Anneberg Park
3801 Anderson Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(Finish suiting up either in park or in bus on way to stadium. The website says there are restrooms, but I don’t know what they’re like or if they’re even available outside of events.)
(9 min. drive to stadium)
1:00pm Unload at Stadium (earlier than 1pm if possible)
The semi will be on the opposite side of the stadium as us,
so we will have to move over there first.
There will be guides to show us around, so be ready to move en masse and wing it!
Bill Snyder Family Stadium
2201 Kimball Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Bus Parking:
Enter Gate 7 on East Side of Stadium from Kimball Ave
Semi Trailer Parking:
Enter Gate 1 on West Side of Stadium from College Ave.
2:00pm Clinic in Indoor Facility
4:00pm To Stadium for Performance
4:15pm Performance in Stadium
Not sure yet about field entry. (Wing it!)
Field exit is sort of like CPHS, but up stairs between sections 8 & 9 to Bramlage for video
critique…Follow me & wing it!)
4:30pm Video Critique in Bramlage
Suburban will pick up dinner at 4:45pm & return to buses (skip critique and pics)
McAlister’s Deli
427 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Bldg B Suite 102
Manhattan, KS 66502
(12 min. drive each way)
4:55pm Group Picture (You can pre-order one if you like-website below-or order on site)
5:00pm Load Semi & Buses
Un-Suit & Hang up Uni’s
Visit restrooms! Next stop ~2.5 hours!
6:00pm Dinner in Buses
6:30pm Depart for Home
Restroom Stop en Route (~2.5 hrs into travel)
12:00am Home
We will unload trailer Monday!
Notes for Parents:
Travel time via car is roughly 4hrs & 30min.
Entrance for Spectators: Gate B
Tickets: $10 Adults/$5 Students & Kids 12 & Under
Ticket Booth is to the left of the Bill Snyder Statue
To Order Pictures of the Band: