Entertainment for the 81st Annual North Iowa Band Festival will include a variety of musical genres. To kick off the entertainment on Friday evening the Mason City High School Jazz Band will be featured on the Main Stage! Following their set, headliner The Dueling Pianos of Andy and Mike, will...
Mental Health Awareness Certification
The Worksite Wellness Committee and Mason City Youth Task Force are partnering to offer two courses on Mental Health First Aid. Attendees will learn to identify signs of mental health challenges and disorders, get the latest statistics on North Iowa’s Mental Health, and receive a guide of helpful resources. Participants...
Friends of the Festival Campaign Begins
Thanks to generous financial contributions, the annual North Iowa Band Festival remains a free family event. The North Iowa Band Festival Foundation recently announced its annual “Friends of the Festival” fundraising campaign. In 1936, the Mason City Chamber of Commerce started a simple celebration of North Iowa’s musical heritage. Over...



