HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 17, 2022): Earlier today event organizers for the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota announced that this year’s event will take place on Saturday, August 27 at NRG Stadium and will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CST. This announcement also revealed the highly anticipated marching band lineup and marks the beginning of the event’s discounted ticket pre-sale window. “Each year we strive to make the National Battle of the Bands event an experience

Event draws over 43,000 attendees and delivers $217,500 in scholarships HOUSTON (November 5, 2021): The 2021 Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar raised the bar and its impact during this year’s event creating jobs, scholarships, recruitment opportunities and lasting memories. “The National Battle of the Bands is so much more than an event. It is a beacon of hope and inspiration for so many, a source of employment for small busin

HOUSTON, TEXAS (August 25, 2021): The 2021 Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar kicks off this weekend with exciting events and free community activities designed to provide visitors and the Houston community with opportunities to safely connect, celebrate, and create impactful memories over the entire weekend experience. Official Ticketed Events The NBOTB HBCU Greek Stroll Off presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar takes place on Friday,

HOUSTON, TEXAS (June 24, 2021): The largest HBCU marching band event and the second largest African American event in the state of Texas is back. Tickets are on sale to the 2021 Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on August 29 at 4:00 p.m. CST. “After more than a year with no homecomings or major events where HBCU alumni, students, and fans have traditionally gathered to celebrate their love of the