The 2025 competition in Mankato will be the 33rd Thunder of Drums show presented by the Mankato Kiwanis Club.​

Net proceeds from the show support Kiwanis youth projects including Kiwanis Camp Patterson on the shores of Lake Washington, which annually hosts more than 2,500 children during the camping season. Proceeds also support the '77 Lancers Marching Band.

​Over 63,000 visitors have attended the Thunder of Drums during its 32-year run.

Volunteer opportunities will be posted closer to the event date.  Please check back and watch your email to see how you can help!