Area marching bands will brave the chilly October air today to continue the competition season at one of the largest events annually in the Midwest. Pella, Knoxville, and Indianola will all perform at the 40th annual Valleyfest today in West Des Moines. Knoxville and Indianola in the daytime show. The Marching Dutch will compete in the evening showdown.

Knoxville – 9 a.m.
Indianola – 1:15 p.m.
Pella – 9:30 p.m.

Valleyfest details: http://valleybands.org/valleyfest/