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State Fair Parking
Thursday, October 15–Sunday, October 25
Gregory Poole Equipment Company, 4807 Beryl Road, Raleigh
Our biggest fall fundraiser brings in over $25,000 for the band. Help park fairgoers on evenings and weekends; no experience needed, and a Lot Leader guides every shift. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Sign up for a State Fair Parking shift
Athens Band BBQ
Friday, November 6, 11:00am–7:00pm
Swift Creek Community Center, 6221 Yates Mill Pond Rd, Raleigh
Smoked pork BBQ or chicken, with baked beans, coleslaw and a roll. Pick up or dine in, and don't miss the homemade dessert bake sale! ALL proceeds benefit the Athens Drive High School Band Program. Questions? Email bbq@athensdriveband.com.
Booster's News
Shake Shack Donation Day, Monday, November 30
Yum, yum, gimme some! Join us at Shake Shack in Waverly Place, 310 Colonades Way, Cary on Monday, November 30 to help us raise funds for the band. From 10:00am to 10:00pm, when you mention Donation Day at the register or use the promo code DONATE on the Shack App, 25%...
“Markoch Masterpiece”: an award-winning article about Doc Markoch and the Athens Drive Band
Alumni band parent Clifton Barnes received a 2025 APEX Award for Publication Excellence for his article "Markoch Masterpiece," about Doc Markoch and the Athens Drive Band. Clif has long used his writing to tell the band's story to our community and beyond. Read...
Thank you to our Director and Eyes with Pride sponsors!
See all of our sponsors, and find out how your business can support the Athens Drive Band, on our Sponsorship Program page.
