SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025
5:00 pm until the music ends!
Local musicians are the heart and soul of a community’s entertainment scene, and the best of Northwest Ohio will hit the stage to battle it out on Saturday, August 16th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the 1918 Football Field located at 629 Arabella Street. Battle of the Bands 2025 will host bands from the 5-county area, and the top three will perform as opening acts during the 2025 Defiance Rib Fest on September 27th.
ADMISSION: $10 CASH ONLY at the gate, 10 and under free, 65 and over free. Entry gate is off Arabella Street.
Bring your chairs. Food vendors and adult beverages will be on-site. No outside food or beverages.
Battle of the Bands is hosted by the Defiance Main Street & Visitors Bureau.
For more information on Battle of the Bands, email Lori at [email protected].
2025 Battle of the Bands is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.