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Meet the DRUM MAJOR Sponsors for the 80th North Iowa Band Festival As we are approaching our 80th North Iowa Band Festival (NIBF), we know that the success of the event wouldn’t be possible without the generous donations from our Drum Major Sponsors. The NIBF brings community together to celebrate Meredith Willson’s life and love…

Entertainment for the 80th Annual North Iowa Band Festival will include a variety of musical genres. To kick off the entertainment on Friday evening Betty and the Gents will entertain people of all ages with a mix of classic and modern hits. Following their set, headliner The Dweebs, known for their high energy performances, are…

Friends of the Festival Campaign Begins Thanks to generous financial contributions, the annual North Iowa Band Festival remains a free family event.  The North Iowa Band Festival Foundation recently announced its annual “Friends of the Festival” fundraising campaign.    In 1936, the Mason City Chamber of Commerce started a simple celebration of North Iowa’s musical…