The North Iowa Band Festival Committee has decided that candy and other goods may be distributed for the 83rd North Iowa Band Festival parade. After canceling the parade in 2020 for the first time since World War II, the committee moved forward with the annual Memorial Day Weekend celebration in...
Band Festival Award Winners & Royalty Announced
Despite the cold and rain in the days leading up to the festival, it was truly “Chamber of Commerce Weather” as the 82nd North Iowa Band Festival parade marched through Mason City. Hannah Lanphere from Central Springs High School and Nathan Hanneman from Northwood-Kensett were crowned Band Festival Queen and...
North Iowa Band Festival Reminders
The community is gearing up for the 82nd North Iowa Band Festival, which begins Thursday, May 27 in Mason City. Thursday evening’s entertainment begins at 6:45PM in the Downtown Plaza (weather permitting) with the season-opening performance of the Mason City Municipal Band. Honorees and Parade In addition to the marching...