{"id":847,"date":"2026-02-12T20:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/blog\/?p=847"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:49:35","slug":"fall-2026-boa-season-travel-planning-starts-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/fall-2026-boa-season-travel-planning-starts-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2026 BOA Travel Planning Starts Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As an official travel partner of Bands of America, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bennett Travel<\/a> supports ensembles preparing for the fall 2026 BOA competitive season.<\/p>\n<p>With early-season planning underway, now is the perfect time for us to help you ensure better hotel availability, smoother transportation options and a more predictable budget. For directors, boosters and administrators, the goal is simple: keep the focus on the performers while we handle every detail behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Why Programs Trust Bennett Travel<\/h3>\n<p>When your season involves long days and high expectations, your travel partner matters.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how we support BOA-bound ensembles year after year:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-857\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-857 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/P60A5191-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fishers HS (IN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proven experience with competitive marching travel<\/strong><br \/>\nAt the 2025 BOA Grand National Championship, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bennett Travel<\/a> and the Music Travel family of brands were proud to support 35 bands, including the Grand National Champion, Avon HS (IN).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel logistics<\/strong><br \/>\nMotorcoach and air arrangements that keep equipment and people moving on schedule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel and security coordination<\/strong><br \/>\nProperties selected with student safety and rest in mind.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-the-ground support<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bennett Travel<\/a> and MTC Tour Directors communicate updates and troubleshoot surprises so directors do not have to do it alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rehearsal space<\/strong><br \/>\nWe find rehearsal space that supports your performance goals. These options are especially valuable when weather turns cold or wet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals that fit the schedule<\/strong><br \/>\nWe coordinate convenient group meals so bands can fuel up quickly and stay close to the action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these details adds up to a smoother, calmer experience for students and staff on your biggest performance weekends.<\/p>\n<p>When performance weekend arrives, your focus should be on the field, not on buses, hotels or last-minute logistics.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-852\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-852 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bennett-travel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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(IL)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2026 Bands of America Event Schedule<\/h3>\n<p>Below is a full look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/marching.musicforall.org\/2026schedule\/\">2026 schedule<\/a>, including the initial BOA registration deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>South Texas Regional \u2013 McAllen, TX<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Feb. 13<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER 26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arizona Regional \u2013 Flagstaff, AZ (Tentative)<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p>Central Ohio Regional \u2013 Columbus, OH<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Feb. 20<\/p>\n<p>Dallas Mid-Cities Regional \u2013 Bedford, TX<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p>North Houston Regional \u2013 Shenandoah, TX (Tentative)<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chattanooga Regional \u2013 Chattanooga, TN<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p>Iowa Regional \u2013 Cedar Falls, IA<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p>Kentucky Regional \u2013 Louisville, KY<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Mar. 6<\/p>\n<p>South Houston Regional \u2013 Iowa Colony, TX<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>North Texas Regional \u2013 Prosper, TX<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p>West Texas Regional \u2013 Midland, TX<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 16\u201317<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indianapolis Super Regional \u2013 Indianapolis, IN<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>East Tennessee Regional \u2013 Johnson City, TN (Tentative)<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p>Mid-Atlantic Regional \u2013 Newark, DE<br \/>\nInitial Registration Deadline: Jan. 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 23\u201324<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>St. Louis Super 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