Vote for the 2026 STARFEST Fan Favorite

Which band gave your favorite performance? Choose its name below and make a donation to cast your vote.

Each donation adds to that band’s Fan Favorite total. The band with the most audience support will be named the 2026 STARFEST Fan Favorite during the finals awards ceremony.

Participating Bands

Gehlen Catholic Marching Jays
The “Pride of Glenwood” Marching Rams
Lawton-Bronson Marching Eagles
Le Mars Big Red Marching Band
Okoboji Pioneer Pride Marching Band
Omaha Central Marching Eagles
Sheldon Marching Orabs
Sioux Center Warrior Marching Band
Sioux City North Marching Stars
Sioux City West Wolverine Marching Band
Sioux Falls Roosevelt Marching Band
Spirit Lake The Force
Woodbury Central Marching Band

All donations benefit North Stars Band, Inc. The winning band receives Fan Favorite recognition, while the funds raised support the North High band program.

About North Stars Band, Inc.

North Stars Band, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) booster organization made up of parents, music educators, and community partners supporting the extracurricular band program at North High School in Sioux City, Iowa.

We work directly with the band directors to remove financial barriers, coordinate essential operations, and give students access to meaningful performance and educational opportunities.

What We Do

Program Funding

We fund essential program needs, including instruments, masterclass clinicians, specialized instructional staff, and other resources that directly support student growth and performance.

Logistical Coordination

Our volunteers coordinate equipment transportation, uniform distribution, student meals, and other behind-the-scenes needs for performances and travel.

Community Events

We organize major regional events, including the annual STARFEST marching band competition. Proceeds from STARFEST help keep band opportunities accessible to North High students.

Cast your vote, celebrate your favorite performance, and support the next generation of student musicians.

STARFEST Fan Favorite

September 26, 2026

Team Members