Special Events

Calling all Volunteers! Members of the fife and drum community are cordially invited to participate in Connecticut Day at The Big E in West Springfield, MA on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 for a day of performance that begins at 9am. You will be joining other members of the fife and drum community to form a group that will perform short concerts and parades throughout the venue. In return for your performance the Big E will make a donation to The Company of Fifers & Drummers. 

Jaybird Day is an annual event to honor our “old-timers”. Held at The Company of Fifers & Drummers headquarters and museum on the first Saturday in October, it is one of our most enjoyable events of the
year.

The day typically progresses as follows:

• Registration begins at 10:30 with coffee and refreshments available
• Lunch will be served at 12:30
• Around 1:00 p.m. we will pay tribute to this year's Honored Jaybirds
• After all the honoring is completed door prizes are awarded, there will be a 50/50 raffle, and finally a
  jam session and all-around good time!

This is a great social occasion and an opportunity to thank our old-timers for their contribution to drum corps over the years.

Admission to the event is $10, free for juniors and all over 60.