PUTNAM — The 17th Annual Clipper Invitational Marching Band Competition will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at the  St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex on Wicker Street. Rain or shine.

Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children under 5 admitted free. Tickets available at the door.

Featuring performances by: Montville High School- Oakdale, Plainfield High School- Central Village, Robert E. Fitch High School- Groton, Joseph Case High School- Swansea, Mass.; East Lyme High School- East Lyme, Somerset Berkley Regional High School- Springfield, Mass., Auburn High School; Rockville High School- Vernon; Killingly High School – Killingly; Norwich Free Academy; Springfield Central High School- Springfield, Mass.; Shepherd Hill Regional High School- Dudley; and the Putnam High School Clipper Marching Band.

Concessions will be open and read to serve featuring: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, marching tacos, meatball subs, french-fries, cheese fries, popcorn, baked goods, sports drinks, soda, water, coffee, and hot chocolate.