With a three-decade history of hosting the DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown, Pa., Drum Corps International returns this August to the venerable J. Birney Crum Stadium for two exciting days of World Class competition. For fans in the East, Allentown is the place to be as one of the last stops on the DCI Tour before all corps head to Indianapolis for the 2010 World Championships.
Plenty of great seats are still available for both Allentown events and you can purchase at the on-site box office starting at 3:00pm the day of the event.
Ticket Information
On sale: Thursday, January, 7 - 8:00 AM CST
All tickets will be held at will call beginning on: 7/23/2010 - 9:00 AM CST
Last date to buy tickets online or by phone: 8/03/2010 - 4:00 PM CST Box office opens: 3:00 PM Start time: 6:30 PM
Tickets for this event range from $35 to $25 with groups of 25 or more people are reduced to $20 per person in the Value sections.
Don't wait to purchase your tickets as prices increase by $5 at the on-site box office.
All WILL CALL is located at the box office on W. Linden St.
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Venue Information
J. Birney Crum Stadium Linden St. & 20th St. Allentown, PA 18105
Order of performance will be released closer to the event.
Bridgemen Alumni - Bayone, NJ
Bluecoats - Canton, OH
The Cadets - Allentown, PA
Phantom Regiment - Rockford, IL
Santa Clara Vanguard - Santa Clara, CA
Boston Crusaders - Boston, MA
Madison Scouts - Madison, WI
Blue Knights - Denver, CO
Crossmen - San Antonio, TX
Pacific Crest - Diamond Bar, CA
Jersey Surf - Camden County, NJ
Teal Sound - Jacksonville, FL
Mandarins - Sacramento, CA
Fan Guide
Directions
Special Events
Area Information
Parking
Group Sales Information
Performance Order
Seating
Stadium
Directions
The J. Birney Crum Stadium is located on Linden Street, between 20th and 22nd Streets.
If you are using a mapping utility use the address:
2027 W. Linden St., Allentown, PA 18104
From the North
Take Route 22, exiting at 15th St. Proceed south towards town for approximately 1-1/2 miles past Trexler Middle School (left) and the Armory (right) to Linden St. Turn right onto Linden and proceed past William Allen High School. J. Birney Crum Stadium is on the right at the bottom of the hill.
From the South
Take I-78 to Exit 55 (Cedar Crest Boulevard). Make right at bottom of ramp. Follow to the second traffic light (Hamilton Boulevard) (Perkins Restaurant will be on your left hand side) and make a right. Follow Hamilton approximately 2 miles to 19th Street and turn left. Follow one block to Linden Street and turn left. J. Birney Crum Stadium will be on your right.
From the East
Take I-78 to Exit 55 (Cedar Crest Boulevard). Make right at bottom of ramp. Follow to the second traffic light (Hamilton Boulevard) (Perkins Restaurant will be on your left hand side) and make a right. Follow Hamilton approximately 2 miles to 19th Street and turn left. Follow one block to Linden Street and turn left. J. Birney Crum Stadium will be on your right.
From the West
Take I-78 to Exit 54 (Hamilton Boulevard). Make left at bottom of ramp. Follow Hamilton approximately 3-4 miles to 19th Street and turn left. Follow one block to Linden Street and turn left. J. Birney Crum Stadium will be on your right
DCI Marketplace
Join Drum Corps International, the performing corps and our corporate partners in the Marketplace for souvenirs, product demonstrations and videos of legendary drum corps performances.
Disabled parking is located on Turner Street between Gates 3 & 4. There will be no disabled parking on Linden Street. Gate 3 is the disabled entrance and the easiest access for walking into the stadium.
Group Sales Information
Bringing a group to the event? Groups of 25 or more receive a reduced price of $20 per person in the Super sections.
Performance Order
The line up for this event will be based on the reverse order of the scores from the DCI Southern Championship presented by Lake Oconee & Greene County, GA event, or closest date score if not participating. A progressive group drawing system based on the current draw policy will be used for the World Class corps.
Seating
All seating at J. Birney Crum stadium is bench seating. Sections E through L have 34 rows. Sections A through D and M through P have 37 rows. Each section has 28 seats in each row with the exception of H and I which have 14 seats in each row.
Aisles are on the sides of the sections* with entry at the top and bottom of the stands.
*Section H and I are not separated by an aisle.
Wheelchair Seating
Wheelchair seating is available in sections E through L and is available to accommodate a wheelchair plus one accompanying person. Please call our office for seating in these areas. (317.275.1212 x3 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern)
Easy Access Seating
Easy Access Seating is available for those having difficulties with stairs. Please call our office for seating in these areas. (317.275.1212 x3 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern)
Spectator Entrance Gate
Spectator entry is at Gates 1 and 4 at the East end of the stadium and Gate 3 at the West end of the stadium. Gate 1 is on Linden Street. Gates 3 & 4 are on Turner Street. (Top of stadium)
Gate 3 is the ADA accessible entrance.
Ticket Booth
Tickets will be on sale at gates 1, 3 and 4.
Re-entry Proceedures
If you’re leaving the stadium and plan to return during the event, please obtain a hand stamp as you exit. Your ticket and a hand stamp will be required for re-entry.
Will Call Booth
Will call tickets can be picked up at Gate 1 off of Linden Street.
Prohibited Items
Alcohol, firearms and pets. The stadium is a smoke free environment.
Emergency Proceedures
Guests in need of assistance during the contest should notify the nearest uniformed stadium staff or Drum Corps International staff member.
With a three-decade history of hosting the DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown, Pa., Drum Corps International returns this August to the venerable J. Birney Crum Stadium for two exciting days of World Class competition. For fans in the East, Allentown is the place to be as one of the last stops on the DCI Tour before all corps head to Indianapolis for the 2010 World Championships.
