2025 HBCU LABOR DAY CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS- FANFEST (FREE WITH RSVP)

2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic: Battle of the Bands – Fanfest & Tailgate Food Truck Festival.

Veterans Memorial Stadium | Jackson, Mississippi | Sunday August 31, 2025

Join us in the beautiful city of Jackson, Mississippi for an unforgettable day of culture, music, and flavor at the Fanfest & Tailgate Food Truck Festival — the official kickoff to the 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands!

🎉 What to Expect:
Enjoy high-energy performances from elite high school marching bands, local high school ensembles, and youth dance groups, all while enjoying cuisine from top food trucks from across the nation and shopping with local and national vendors. This community celebration is free with RSVP and open to the public!

🎺 Then, the Main Event:
After the Fanfest, head inside the Veterans Memorial Stadium for the 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands — The Battle of the Bands the we've all been waiting for where 8 of the worlds top HBCU bands will face off in a head to head battle that will be epic!
🎟️ Tickets for the Battle of the Bands are sold separately and are available now at- Get Your Discount Early Bird Tickets now while supplies last

📅 Mark your calendars and get ready for the most electric Labor Day weekend celebration in the South!

Host or Publisher HBCU Labor Day Classic