Three Fayette high school bands to compete in LaFayette Classic

Bands from three Fayette County high schools will be among those competing this weekend when the 23rd Annual LaFayette Marching Classic returns to Fayette County High School’s Tiger Stadium.

Starr’s Mill, Sandy Creek and Whitewater high school bands will all be performing their halftime shows in the competition, which has been hosted by the Fayette County High Band Booster association since 1981.

Other bands scheduled to appear include those from Harris County, Paulding County, North Cobb and Brookwood high schools.

As host band for the event, the Marching Tigers won’t compete for awards, but they will put on a special exhibition performance of their 2004 show, “Car Tunes,” at the conclusion of the contest on Saturday night.

The event begins at 2 p.m. Saturday with preliminary performances. The top eight scoring bands from the afternoon will perform again Saturday night in the LaFayette Classic Marching Championships. The winning band will be awarded the Grand Championship Trophy.

A full range of food items and souvnenirs will be for sale throughout the day as well.

Tickets are available at the gate and prices are $7 adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call the FCHS Band at 770-719-2112.