The start of the summer of 2013 is finally here, and now is the time to put your last minute plans into gear to make sure you can experience the Drum Corps International Tour before it passes you by!

Looking to make a road trip this summer but want to save money on the cost of your ticket? Anyone can enjoy world-class performances at low prices this summer, and we've highlighted a few of this summer's events that you can grab a ticket for as little as $12 or less!

Some tickets may increase in price when purchased from the stadium box office on the day of the event, so find the events you want to attend this summer and purchase your tickets in advance!

Southwest Corps Connection
Mesa, AZ
Date: Wednesday, June 19
Tickets: Starting at $12
Featuring: Carolina Crown, Blue Knights, The Academy, Pacific Crest
Learn more about this event.

Merrillville Music Festival
Merrillville, IN
Date: Saturday, June 22
Tickets: Starting at $10
Featuring: Madison Scouts, Crossmen, Blue Stars, Troopers, Pioneer
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Summer Music Games in Cincinnati
Fairfield, OH
Date: Tuesday, June 25
Tickets: Starting at $10
Featuring: Bluecoats, The Cadets, The Cavaliers, Madison Scouts, Spirit of Atlanta, Crossmen, Troopers, Cincinnati Tradition
Learn more about this event.

Drums on Parade
Madison, WI
Date: Saturday, June 29
Tickets: Starting at $10
Featuring: Madison Scouts, The Cavaliers, Crossmen, Blue Stars, Troopers, Colts, Pioneer, Kilties
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The Thunder of Drums
Mankato, MN
Date: Monday, July 1
Tickets: Starting at $12
Featuring: Madison Scouts, Crossmen, Blue Stars, Troopers, Colts, Minnesota Brass, Govenaires
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Boise Summer Games
Kuna, ID
Date: Tuesday, July 2
Tickets: Starting at $10, discounts available for groups of 10 or more
Featuring: Cascades, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blue Knights, Oregon Crusaders, Thunder, Impulse, Columbians
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Summer Music Preview
Bristol, RI
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Tickets: Starting at $10
Featuring: Phantom Regiment, Bluecoats, The Cadets, Boston Crusaders, Jersey Surf, Spartans, 7th Regiment
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Drums Across Nebraska
Omaha, NE
Date: Monday, July 8
Tickets: Starting at $10
Featuring: Blue Devils, Carolina Crown, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blue Knights, The Academy, Troopers, Cascades
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Sioux Empire Spectacular
Sioux Falls, SD
Date: Tuesday, July 9
Tickets: Starting at $10
Featuring: Carolina Crown, Blue Knights, Troopers, Cascades
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Shoremen Brass Classic
Avon Lake, OH
Date: Saturday, Aug. 3
Tickets: Starting at $8
Featuring: Blue Devils B, Vanguard Cadets, Spartans, 7th Regiment, Genesis, Gold, Legends, Music City, Raiders, Les Stentors, Blue Saints, Taipei Yuefu
Learn more about this event.

Bringing a group to a DCI Tour event to share the fun is another one of the most affordable ways to get to a drum corps show. Many events offer discounts, free tickets and other incentives for those who buy tickets for groups of 10-20 or more.
Learn more about bringing your group to a DCI Tour event.