BUY TICKETS

Competition Information

When: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Where: Elwood Olsen Stadium, Morningside University, 3201 Peters Avenue, Sioux City, IA

Admission: $15 adults, $7 seniors | students and children under 5 are free

Programs: $5

Online tickets can be purchased starting early September and cash or credit card will be at accepted at each entrance gate the day of the event.

Event wristbands can be picked up at the main entrance gate on the day of the event. All online tickets are non-refundable.

Concessions will be available for purchase on site.

Free parking is available in the stadium parking lot which can be access from Morningside Avenue at Peters or Vine Avenue. Travel on some roads around the stadium will be limited.

26TH Annual STARFEST Band Line Up

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