NORTH ROBINSON, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)— Musician showmanship and halftime pageantry took center stage Saturday as Colonel Crawford High School hosted the annual Thunder in the Thicket marching band festival.

High school marching bands from across the region gathered at H.S. Gray Field on Oct. 3, delivering high-energy field routines and dynamic percussion performances. The event featured a lineup of area ensembles showcasing months of practice before a crowd of local music supporters and family members.

Scroll through the gallery above for photos of the performances, drum battles, and highlights from this year’s festival.