National Convention 2026: Band, Color Guard & JROTC Contest Information (Louisville)

The American Legion is gearing up for the 107th National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, taking place August 28 – September 3, 2026.

If your Post or community has a band, color guard, and/or JROTC unit that may be interested in participating, National encourages you to share the contest details below with them.

Contest Schedule & Location (Kentucky International Convention Center)

All contests will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in Hall D, Upper Concourse:

  • National Color Guard Contest: Friday, August 28, 2026 – 10:30 AM

  • National JROTC Competition: Friday, August 28, 2026 – 2:30 PM

  • National Band Contest: Saturday, August 29, 2026 – 1:00 PM

Applications, Rules, and Forms

National advises that application forms, updated rules, and the W-9 form are available via the contest information page:

  • Contest Information | The American Legion

Application Deadlines

  • Band Contest applications due: April 24, 2026

  • Color Guard applications due: June 26, 2026

Questions

For additional information, contact The American Legion Convention Division:
ConventionDivision@Legion.org

If your Post sponsors or supports a youth unit, band program, or color guard, please share this information with them as soon as possible so they have time to prepare their application materials.

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