Where Bands Take the Field

A celebration of musical excellence, school spirit, and community pride right here in the heart of Lincoln County

Plan Your Visit

Join us on Saturday, September 26, for the 2026 Roundtable Tournament of Bands! Find everything you need for an enjoyable day at North Lincoln High School, including performance times, admission, concessions, and parking.

Gates Open: 12:30 PM | National Anthem: 1:50 PM | First Performance: 2:00 PM | Awards: 9:00 PM

Everything You Need to Know

Join us for a full day of marching band performances, great food, and family-friendly fun! In addition to concessions, enjoy food trucks, a bake sale, customizable bracelets, AirGrams, the Ugliest Director contest, and more.

Cash and cards accepted.

YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2026 ROUNDTABLE

Everything you need for the 2026 Roundtable Tournament of Bands is in one place. Explore the digital program for the full performance schedule, campus map, participating bands, judges, concessions, awards, sponsors, and more.

View the Digital Program!

Updated 9/22/26

Parking and Directions

Parking is available on the North Lincoln High School campus. Review the campus map before arriving to locate designated parking areas.

2026 Roundtable of Bands Campus Overview Map

Roundtable Tournament of Bands Grand Champions

Since its founding in 2004, the Roundtable Tournament of Bands has welcomed outstanding marching bands from across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The Grand Champion award represents the highest overall achievement at the event, recognizing excellence in music, visual performance, and general effect. The following table highlights each Grand Champion, showcasing more than two decades of competitive tradition and achievement.

Year
School
Marching Band
City
State
2025 Northwest Guilford High School Viking Band Greensboro NC
2024 East Lincoln High School Mustang Band Denver NC
2023 Northwest Guilford High School Viking Band Greensboro NC
2022 Canceled (Weather) — — —
2021 Fort Mill High School Fort Mill Marching Band Fort Mill SC
2020 Canceled (COVID-19) — — —
2019 Catawba Ridge High School Catawba Ridge Marching Band Fort Mill SC
2018 Hickory Ridge High School Blue Regiment Harrisburg NC
2017 Mount Pleasant High School Tiger Pride Marching Band Mount Pleasant NC
2016 East Lincoln High School Mustang Band Denver NC
2015 Canceled (Weather) — — —
2014 Fort Mill High School Fort Mill Marching Band Fort Mill SC
2013 East Lincoln High School Mustang Band Denver NC
2012 Bassett High School Marching Bengals Bassett VA
2011 Nation Ford High School Nation Ford Marching Band Fort Mill SC
2010 East Lincoln High School Mustang Band Denver NC
2009 Nation Ford High School Nation Ford Marching Band Fort Mill SC
2008 East Lincoln High School Mustang Band Denver NC
2007 York Comprehensive High School The Pride of York York SC
2006 York Comprehensive High School The Pride of York York SC
2005 East Lincoln High School Mustang Band Denver NC
2004 C.E. Jordan High School Jordan Regiment Durham NC