Category Archives: BF News

Grand Marshal Award – Sharon & Gary Lindgren The Grand Marshal Award recognizes a person or people of local or national prominence who have made a significant contribution to the development, history, or success of the festival.  The North Iowa Band Festival Committee is pleased to announce Gary and Sharon Lindgren as the 2019 award…

80th North Iowa Band Festival Award Winners, Royalty Announced MASON CITY— For the first time in recent history, the North Iowa Band Festival parade marched through Mason City without the threat of rain.  Katie Hirv of Rockford and Shaden Tweeten from Forest City were crowned Band Festival Queen and King under sunny skies.  Katie is…

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…