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...
North Iowa Band Festival Reminders
North Iowa Band Festival Reminders The community is gearing up for the 83rd North Iowa Band Festival, which begins Thursday, May 26 in Mason City. The Thursday evening entertainment begins at 6PM at the Principal Pavilion on the Downtown Plaza with the John Adams Middle School Band, followed by the...