When the Band Festival Committee cancelled the 2020 festival due to COVID-19 concerns, they vowed the festival would be back bigger and better than ever in 2021. No one could’ve predicted the long-term impact the pandemic would have on, well, everything. The committee is busy planning the 82nd North Iowa...
North Iowa Band Festival Spirit Week
Despite the heartbreaking cancellation of the 2020 North Iowa Band Festival, the community can enjoy “spirit week” activities – from a distance. Daily activities will honor Mason City’s rich musical heritage and will incorporate a new version of traditional Band Festival entertainment. Meredith Willson’s birthday and the North Iowa Band...
Band Festival Cancelled – First Time Since WWII
MASON CITY, IA – The Chamber of Commerce announces the cancellation of the 2020 North Iowa Band Festival, scheduled for May 21-25. The festival, Mason City’s signature event which serves as the unofficial kick-off to the summer season, brings thousands of music lovers to the community and provides a healthy...