86th North Iowa Band Festival

It’s time to turn up the volume and celebrate the heart and soul of our great state—Iowa! The theme for the 86th North Iowa Band Festival is "The Sounds of Iowa". From the iconic Field of Dreams to the breathtaking Bridges of Madison County, everyone is invited to pay homage to the places, people, and traditions that make Iowa truly special. The celebration includes The Stu Nevermann Memorial Run Saturday morning, the iconic parade beginning Saturday at 10AM as well as entertainment by the John Adams Middle School Band (May 22), Mason City High School Orchestra (May 23) and Jazz Band (May 23), Mason City Municipal Band (May 22), Will Barnett and Co. (May 23), Trophy Dads (May 23), Noah Harris (May 24), Of Old Magic (May 24), BYOBrass (May 24), Not Quite Brothers (May 24), and Tom&Betty (May 25). A carnival and marketplace completes the entertainment.