The Pella Community School District is hosting the State Marching Band Contest next Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. The event will be held at the Pella High School football stadium with North Mahaska, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Colfax-Mingo, PCM, Albia, Oskaloosa, Knoxville, Grinnell, Ottumwa and Pella among the 18 schools scheduled to perform.