Marching band performing

The Salem Band Invitational is back this year! The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. There are six area bands competing: Southwestern, Northeast Dubois, Eastern (Pekin), Henryville, Silver Creek and Orleans.

The Marching Lions will perform in exhibition at 8 p.m. with awards presented at 8:30 p.m.

The cost to get into the event is: Adult $7, students $5 and children under 3 are free.