2025 End of Season Banquet
November 28th
Cocktail Hour from 6PM-7PM
Program starts at 7PM
Awards
Season Recap
2026 Show Reveal
DCI All-Age Championships
We travel to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to perform at the 2025 DCI All-Age Championships! Friday is prelims day, and Saturday is finals day for the Top 12 All-Age groups.
GPC - Le Sueur Giant Days Parade & Concert
The Govenaires Parade & Concert Corps return to Le Sueur to perform in the Giant Days parade, followed by a concert at Legion Park. This is our “send-off” event before departing for Ireland!
Home Show - Drum Corps Expo (St. Peter)
Come to our Home Show on Saturday, August 2 at Floyd B. Johnson Field in St. Peter! Show starts at 7pm. Stay tuned for more upcoming announcements. Free Admission!
DCI Show - Midwest Classic (DeKalb, Il)
The Govenaires return to Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium for the first time in over 20 years!
DCI Show - Thunder of Drums (Mankato, MN)
We perform at a premiere DCI event in our own backyard at historic Blakeslee Stadium.
DCI Show - River City Rhapsody (La Crosse, WI)
The Govenaires make their 2025 competitive debut in La Crosse, WI. Govie show time at 7:10pm.
See below for show/ticket information.
https://www.dci.org/events/2025-river-city-rhapsody/
Fourth of July Parade, Chanhassen, MN
Catch us in the Fourth of July parade in Chanhassen, MN. If you miss us in St. Peter, it’s a great chance to see us perform closer to the Twin Cities.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July in St. Peter
Catch us in the Fourth of July parade in St. Peter. Then head to Minnesota Square Park for the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, where we will be performing a concert immediately following the parade. It’s a great chance to see us up-close and personal, right in our home town of St. Peter.
Willkommen Concert
Musikkapelle Obermarkersdorf — a parade and concert band from Obermarkersdorf, Austria — will be performing a concert in Minnesota Square Park on Thursday, July 3. There will be time to meet the musicians from 6 to 7 pm, and then the concert will begin at 7 until approximately 8 pm. Bring your own chairs, snacks, and beverages. This event is free to all. The Govenaires have traveled to Austria twice to perform with Musikkapelle Obermarkersdorf, and are looking forward to hosting their visit here this July.
Drum & Bugle Corps Show Preview and OMD Welcome Party
Come to Floyd B. Johnson Field at St. Peter Middle School to catch a sneak-peek at our 2025 show, “Among Thieves” …
Because this is a “welcome” performance for our friends from Austria — Musikkapelle Obermarkersdorf — the performance time will be variable to change based on their arrival. Tentative time around 5:30pm.
Stay tuned for more announcements and updates, as well as any potential weather-related updates!
Memorial Day Observance
This Memorial Day, the Govenaires will once again participate in St. Peter’s Memorial Day Observance ceremony, honoring the military men and women who gave their lives in service to their country.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition: Spring Flowers
Join us for our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition: Spring Flowers Edition! Whether you’re a puzzle master or just looking for a good time, this fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some puzzles, Tremendous Brewing, and to support the Govenaires.
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Fundraiser - St. Peter
Catch us in St. Peter’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade! We will also play a short concert at Patrick’s on Third following the parade. Hope to see you there!
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Fundraiser - Le Sueur
Catch us in Le Sueur’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade! We will also play a concert at the Legion following the parade. Hope to see you there!
March 2 Rehearsal - Drum and Bugle Corps
There’s still time to join the Govenaires for our 2025 competitive season! March 2 rehearsal will focus on marching and movement basics, exercises, and show music and choreography. This will be a full ensemble rehearsal.
Brass and Battery Rehearsal at Gustavus, Color Guard at Clevland High School Gym - Drum and Bugle Corps
There’s still time to join the Govenaires for our 2025 competitive season! February camp will focus on marching and movement basics, exercises, and show music and choreography. No frontline percussion, optional battery percussion.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition: Beach Party
Beat the winter blues at our Beach Party-themed Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! Whether you’re a puzzle master or just looking for a good time, this fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some puzzles at the Shoreland Country Club and to support your Govenaires.
January Camp Weekend - Drum and Bugle Corps
Join the Govenaires in 2025! Our January camp takes place at St. Peter Middle School. We will focus on marching and movement basics, exercises, and show music.
Drum and Bugle Corps Season Kick-off
Join us at our open house and see if joining the Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps is right for you! Our first rehearsal weekend open house allows anyone to participate in the section of your choice with no commitment required. What have you got to lose?
Caroling with the Govies
Join us for caroling - an annual tradition nearly 40 years in the making!
Jigsaw Puzzle Competiton
Join us for our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition: Spooky Edition on October 19 from 3:30-6 p.m. Get your team together and register now!
