The inaugural Wurst Brass Festival will be held in June 2023 in Amana, Iowa, hosted by Iowa Brass (formerly known as the Eastern Iowa Brass Band).

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Public events being planned include a Wurst Friday March competition, similar to the vaunted Whit Friday competitions held across the UK. At this time, we have 3 public venues identified where bands will regale the assembled Wurst Festival goers with marches. Saturday will feature a day-long concert inside the Amana Festhalle Barn, as bands will rotate, playing at least one set (possibly two) to a public audience.

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The weekend will include a private (bands-only) potluck dinner (courtesy of Iowa Brass) after the Wurst Friday competition is complete as well as a catered (bands-only) dinner and awards ceremony on Saturday evening. Both dinners will be held in the Festhalle Barn.

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Iowa Brass is continuing to refine the details for the weekend and we appreciate your interest.

Continue to check back here as we release details and information regarding:

- Registration for bands

- Schedule of events

- Logistics information

- Rules
 

Thank you again for your interest and we look forward to your participation in the 2023 Wurst Brass Festival!