Drum Corps International posted the limited tentative schedule for this summer (2021), and there is NO tentative contest/competition listed at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
“If this schedule is finalized, this will be the first time in 35 years that DeKalb has not hosted a Drum Corps show”, commented local Drum Corps promoter, Michael Embrey. “It will be sad if DeKalb does not hear the sounds of Drums and Bugles this year.”
According to a representative from the Cavaliers Drum Corps, NIU has priced itself out of hosting a show. Northern Illinois University sees this as a moneymaker, with no regard to both the financial gain to local attractions, hotels, and restaurants, plus the positive recruitment from all the young people that attend. This will be a large tourism and economic loss for the City of DeKalb.
“It will be a major financial loss to our hotel if the Drum Corps show does not return”, commented Vicki Torres, General Manager of the Red Roof Inn in DeKalb. “All DeKalb area hotels benefit from an event like this.”
“Drum Corps Weekend is one of the busiest and more profitable times for my restaurant”, said Jeff Doby, owner of Fatty’s Pub in DeKalb. “In fact, it is the busiest weekend of our summer.”
Some of the locations, dates, and Drum Corps. (Tentative)
• Friday, July 30 — La Crosse, WI
The Cavaliers, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Colts, Colt Cadets and Madison Scouts.
• Saturday, July 31 — Madison, WI area
The Cavaliers, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Colts, Colt Cadets River City Rhythm, and Madison Scouts.
• Sunday, August 1 — Dubuque, IA
The Cavaliers, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Colts, Colt Cadets Madison Scouts and River City Rhythm.
• Friday, August 6 — Rockford, IL
The Cavaliers, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Colts, Colt Cadets and Madison Scouts.
• Saturday, August 7 — Lisle, IL area
The Cavaliers, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Colts, Colt Cadets and Madison Scouts.
• Sunday, August 8 — Cedarburg, WI
The Cavaliers, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Colts, Colt Cadets and Madison Scouts.
• Thursday, August 12 through Saturday, August 14 — DCI Championships in Indianapolis, IN
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