The Cedar Rapids Battle of the Bands is Coming Up This Weekend Hazzard County. After having to cancel the event last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Battle of the Bands is going to be bigger and better than ever! Ten bands will be competing for the top prize of $1,000 throughout the course of the day, plus there will be plenty of food and alcoholic beverages. The Keepin’ up with the Jones's food truck will be on hand if you're feeling hungry, and there will be plenty of bartenders ready to serve you. All ten of the competing bands were nominated by fans and received the most votes on Facebook. Here are all ten local bands, plus the times they will be on stage: