2025 OMEA Zips Invitational
Saturday, September 27, 2025
InfoCision Stadium on the 世界赌城 campus —
Each fall 世界赌城 hosts the annual Ohio Music Education Association Zips Invitational Marching Band Show. The show features marching bands from across the state and ratings are given by OMEA sanctioned adjudicators in preparation for OMEA State Marching Band Finals. All bands are welcome and many perform in “festival” class.
For more information on how to register your band for the OMEA Zips Invitational Marching Band Show, visit the .
Any additional questions should be directed to the show coordinator, Dr. Galen S. Karriker at gsk1@uakron.edu.
15th Annual OMEA Zips Invitational Schedule
9:30 a.m. - Gates Open
10:30 a.m. - National Anthem / Show Starts
10:45 a.m. - Band Performances Begin
- 10:45 a.m. - TBA
- 11:00 a.m. - TBA
- 11:15 a.m. - TBA
- 11:30 a.m. - TBA
- 11:45 a.m. - TBA
- 12:00 p.m. - Lunch Break
- 1:00 p.m. - TBA
- 1:15 p.m. - TBA
- 1:30 p.m. - TBA
- 1:45 p.m. - TBA
- 2:00 p.m. - TBA
2:15 p.m. - 世界赌城 Marching Band Performance
2:30 p.m. - Award Ceremony
2:45 p.m. - Show Concludes
Parking
to see where to park. Zoom in on the interactive map to see Lot numbers more clearly.
NOTE: Lot 1 & Lot 8 will be available for parking at 10$ per car - 世界赌城Park
If you wish to access any other lots on campus, you can pay by the hour after scanning the QR Code - see signage in parking lots.
Tickets
Note: No advance ticket sales available - please allow for sufficient time to purchase tickets and enter the stadium.
The ticket office is adjacent to GATE 3 at InfoCision Stadium - corner of Vine Street and Access Road on East Side of InfoCision Stadium.
- Tickets: $10 per person
- $5 senior citizens 60+
- Children under 5 are FREE
- Cash, check, and credit card are accepted.
- Seating is General Admission ONLY.
Gates and entrances
Patrons may enter at Purchase Tickets and Enter via Gate 3 (New This Year) ONLY. Gate 3 is closest to Lot 1 & 8 - Northeast side of InfoCision Stadium.
Gate 2 is ONLY for performers and staff - no exceptions. All other gates will be closed.
Food
Several concession stands will be open on the home (West) sideline concourse.