2010 proved to be an intensely exciting year for marching competition. In class 1A, Beechwood regained the governors cup after Williamstown had won it for three years in a row, and Mayfield made its second state finalist appearance in school history. In Class 2A, Glasgow took home its second state championship (the first being in 1986), upsetting the reigning state champion Washington County. Green County made its second consecutive state finalist appearance. Danville made its second finalist appearance in 2010, its first time and last time in finals was 1986. In class 3A, Adair County won another title, winning its 19th state championship and first under former Elizabethtown and John Hardin director Tom Case. Bourbon finished second in 3A. Taylor County placed third and made its first appearance in state finals since 1992. The reigning 4A champion, Madisonville-North Hopkins, was challenged by Grant County, Madisonville placed fourth in the mornings semi-final round, but claimed the championship once again at finals. In class 5A, Dunbar had an exceptional year. Repeatedly outscoring the other bands all season, defeated Lafayette, winning its sixth championship. Lafayette placed second. Madison Central took fourth place, behind North Hardin, who finished third for a fifth consecutive year.