The annual event takes place on opening day, which is on October 3.
Junior high and high school marching bands from around the state will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes and trophies. The top prize at the high school level will receive $2,000 and the first 20 to register are guaranteed a minimum of $500 each in prize money just for participating.
For information on how to sign up, call the Big Fresno Fair office: 559-650-3247