On Saturday, October 5, bands from across the Carolinas competed at the annual BandBEAT Marching Band Championships hosted by Carolina Crown and the Catawba Ridge HS Band Boosters. Clayton HS claimed the 2024 Silver Division Grand Championship (1A & 2A), while D.W. Daniel HS secured the Gold Division Grand Championship (3A, 4A, & 5A). These awards were given to the highest scoring band in each division, regardless of class.

On Saturday, October 7, bands from across the Carolinas competed at the annual BandBEAT Marching Band Championships hosted by Carolina Crown and the Catawba Ridge HS Band Boosters. Nation Ford HS claimed the 2024 BandBEAT Grand Championship, which is awarded to the highest scoring band, regardless of class.