The LVW Board of Directors are extremely happy to announce that the Member Fee for 2026 is LOWER than we anticipated!  After much discussion, crunching numbers, analyzing variations to the schedule and how it would affect cost, anticipating revenue, and anticipating the size of our band next summer, the Member Fee has been set to $1400.

This Member Fee amount is actually $350 LOWER than the "actual" cost per member for 2026, which is around $1750.  The Board of Directors included in our revenue the anticipated appearance money for next summer, and also voted to grant a "scholarship" which will be drawn from our cash reserves for every member.  

The Board will reach out to alumni and friends of LVW for possible donations to assist in covering costs for 2026.  In addition, since we are releasing the schedule and the Member Fee much earlier than we have in the past, we are hoping that families can begin to prepare for the larger cost associated with going on the extended tour.  It is not uncommon for LVW members to ask Grandparents and relatives to help out with funds if they are able.  There are other creative ways that members can bring in some extra cash to cover the fee.  LVW hopes to share some of those methods in the near future.

The members of the LVW Board of Directors agree that releasing the schedule as early as possible would be most beneficial for the coming season.  Many families have been asking about the tour possibilities, and when events will take place, so they can begin planning their vacation time, hotel reservations, and so on.

Most dates are certain.  We have to make a few decisions yet for the detailed schedule for each day, what we will do during free time and sightseeing opportunities, some housing locations, etc.  We have a fairly good idea of things like housing, but they simply need to be confirmed yet.

We have contracted with two different hotels while on tour.  In the Philadelphia area we will be staying at the Hampton Inn - Willow Grove.  The address is 1500 Easton Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090.  We will be housed there on the evenings of July 2 - 4. After our day in Gettysburg, we will be staying at the Country Inn and Suites  by Radisson, 399 Beddington Blvd Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Please note that LVW is NOT reserving a block of rooms for parents and family members who may wish to follow along with the band.  Our room reservations have been secured for the LVW members, directors, and volunteers who will be traveling with the band for the majority of the tour.  We will have need for 12 - 15 volunteers (chaperons) who will be traveling with the band (on the bus and staying with the band) for the tour.  That information and sign ups will be released in the future.  

Here is the outline for the LVW 2026 Summer Season

The LVW Board of Directors has BIG NEWS to share.  The Board officially approved the 2026 LVW Tour, which will take us to Philadelphia, PA for the Nation's 250th Birthday Parade!  There is a bonus for this coming summer as well.  We will ALSO be attending the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI!  This is also an anniversary year for the Cherry Festival.  2026 will mark their 100th Anniversary!  So we will be participating in two major events in the same summer.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.  Check back often!