For Release: January 30, 2026 Chamber Announces 87th North Iowa Band Festival Theme MASON CITY, IA – The North Iowa Band Festival Committee is thrilled to unveil the logo for this year's theme for the 87th annual North Iowa Band Festival: "Bands, Birthdays, and Brass". This year, the 87th North...
Why We Sponsor the North Iowa Band Festival: A CURRIES Perspective
Each spring, the North Iowa Band Festival brings our community together in a way that few events can. As a long‑time sponsor, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful this celebration is—not only for Mason City, but for the many schools, families, and volunteers who make it possible. Supporting Band Fest has...
Celebrating 87 Years of Music, Milestones, and Community
For more than eight decades, the North Iowa Band Festival has stood as one of Mason City’s finest celebrations of talent, camaraderie, and community spirit. What began as a local tradition has grown into a hallmark event that unites businesses, organizations, schools, and families in a shared love of music...