Entertainment for the 84th annual North Iowa Band Festival will include a variety of musical genres. Thursday In the spirit of celebrating local musicians, the John Adams Middle School Band will kick off the weekend on Thursday night, followed by a performance from the Mason City Municipal Band. Friday On...
Award Winners and Royalty Announced
It was truly “Chamber of Commerce Weather” as the 83rd North Iowa Band Festival parade marched through Mason City. For the first time in memory, the Band Festival Queen and King represent the same school. Ceclia Hill and Jordan Ryner from Central Springs High School made a clean sweep for...
Band Festival Carnival Tickets Remain Inexpensive, Despite Rising Diesel Costs
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...