35th Infantry Division Band Concert

The 35th Infantry Division Band of the Kansas Army National Guard will be performing at Bicentennial Park on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:00pm. This live performance includes patriotic selections, marches, and popular music performed by the 41-member concert band. The concert is compliments of the great state of Kansas – no admission ticket required. Simply bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets and enjoy an evening of live music. The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are hosting an After Hours in honor of this event and will provide free Beer/Water for all those in attendance. Under the command of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jim Walker, the band is comprised of citizen soldiers, contributing skills, talents, and experiences to the unit and to the Kansas Army National Guard. Like all National Guard units, the band meets one weekend a month and 15 days during the summer to rehearse and fulfill military training requirements. As musical ambassadors, the 35th ID Band represents the Governor at civilian and military functions throughout the state performing at parades, concerts, and political inaugurations. The band’s Summer 2021 concert tour includes Pratt, Dodge City, Sublette, Hutchinson, Hoisington, Larned, Colby, Greensburg, Fort Hays State University, WaKeeney, Great Bend, and Kansas State Bandmasters in Wichita.