Todd Merriam of Merriam’s Midway Shows indicated to staff Wednesday night that carnival tickets for the North Iowa Band Festival would remain consistent with prices from last year, despite diesel fuel costs rising extensively over the past year. Merriam, whose carnival is based out of Texas, says this may not...
North Iowa Band Festival Reminders
North Iowa Band Festival Reminders The community is gearing up for the 83rd North Iowa Band Festival, which begins Thursday, May 26 in Mason City. The Thursday evening entertainment begins at 6PM at the Principal Pavilion on the Downtown Plaza with the John Adams Middle School Band, followed by the...
Band Festival Royalty and Drum Majors to Honor Meredith Willson
In honor of Meredith Willson’s birthday and the North Iowa Band Festival, Band Festival royalty from Mason City High School and Newman Catholic High School will visit Willson’s memorial in Elmwood Cemetery. Drum Majors from both schools will also be present as the students share Willson’s accomplishments and family heritage....