# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 🥁 2026 Rialto Theater Battle of the Beats 🥁
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: 🥁 2026 Rialto Theater Battle of the Beats 🥁
📅 Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (Contestants arrive by 1:30 PM)
📍 Location: Rialto Theater, 209 W. Main St, Florence, CO 81226

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🎵 What’s Happening:
Get ready for Battle of the Beats — a high-energy live drum solo competition for Kids (10–18) and Adults (18+)! Perform on provided drum kits, show your skills, and jam with fellow musicians. After the competition, enjoy an open jam session and network with music pros.

🌐 Event Info: https://www.valeriecarricato.com/2026-battle-of-the-beats.html

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📝 Sign Up (Required for Contestants):
	•	Kids (10–18): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA0k3B1-3tVnQzyEYi2iGbMtnEZ2ES_fMgClFCxqYGoWP7Ng/viewform

	•	Adults (18+): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtWmXuGeuHzD_d2EVuUTSNDH6to1it1ZBnuHhL_Xf6X11Cmg/viewform

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📌 Rules & Info:
	•	Check-In: 1:30 PM sharp (late arrivals may lose their spot).
	•	Gear: Bring only sticks, throne, and pedal. Alternate/left-handed setups must be requested in advance.
	•	Judging: Timing, Showmanship, Musicality/Dynamics, Creativity (Judges: Valerie Carricato & Jerry Bosquet).
	•	Prize Packs: Every contestant gets one!

Kids Division (10–18): 🧒
	•	90-second maximum solo
	•	Warm-up area downstairs (contact in advance if needed)

Winner takes home a Sabian Crash Cymbal for the under 18 category 

Adult Division (18+): 👩‍🎤👨‍🎤
	•	2 minutes 30 seconds maximum solo
	•	Warm-up area downstairs (contact in advance if needed)

Winner takes home a Dixon Snare Drum for the adult category 
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👀 Spectators Welcome:
	•	FREE admission!
	•	Concessions available
	•	Free drum swag
      • Sabian Cymbal Giveaway 
	•	$100 Denver Percussion gift card 
giveaway
	•	10% off Denver Percussion coupons

🎶 Networking & Sponsors:
	•	Meet reps from Dixon Drums, Denver Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, Quantum Echo Productions, and the Historic Rialto Theater
	•	Discover talent, talk gear, and connect with other musicians

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❓ Questions? Contact Valerie Carricato: 719-434-0082

💥 Hit “Going” and register now — spots are limited!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/2026-rialto-theater-battle-of-the-beats/200029869529233
- **Event Categories**: kids, music, contests, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029869529233?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=florence-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Florence
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rialto Theater
- **lat**: 38.39022
- **long**: -105.12006
- **full address**: Rialto Theater, 209 W. Main St,Florence, Colorado, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Valerie Carricato (https://allevents.in/org/valerie-carricato/27628210)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rialto Theater, 209 W. Main St,Florence, Colorado, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Valerie Carricato
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, music, contests, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 🥁 2026 Rialto Theater Battle of the Beats 🥁 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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