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🥁87th North Iowa Band Festival🥁 “Bands, Birthdays, and Brass” 🎂🎷
🎉 Join Us May 21–25, 2026 for the 87th North Iowa Band Festival! 🎶
Get ready, Mason City! 🎺✨
The 87th North Iowa Band Festival is marching into town with this year’s exciting theme:
🥁 “Bands, Birthdays, and Brass” 🎂🎷
This year’s celebration honors unforgettable milestones, legendary performances, visionary individuals, and the spirit of community that keeps traditions alive year after year. From iconic bands and hometown talent to celebrating one of the biggest birthdays of all — America’s 🇺🇸 — this festival is all about recognizing the creativity, resilience, and passion that shape our culture and communities.
This isn’t just a celebration of dates and achievements — it’s a tribute to the past, present, and future of music, innovation, artistry, and hometown pride. ❤️🎶
🎵 Festival Entertainment Schedule
The 87th Annual North Iowa Band Festival promises entertainment for everyone with an exciting lineup of musicians and performers from across Iowa and Minnesota!
📅 Thursday, May 21
🎼 6:00 PM – John Adams Middle School Band
🎺 6:45 PM – Mason City Municipal Band
Celebrate local talent as the weekend festivities kick off with performances full of energy and community spirit!
📅 Friday, May 22
🎻 4:45 PM – Mason City High School Orchestra
📍 Principal Performing Arts Pavilion
🎷 5:50 PM – Mason City High School Jazz Band
📍 Main Stage
🥁 7:00 PM – BYOBrass Returns!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of brass, rhythm, and fun!
📅 Saturday, May 23
🎉 North Iowa Band Festival Parade
🕙 10:00 AM
The parade route begins on North Pennsylvania Avenue, turns onto East State Street, and concludes at Mason City High School.
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 1:45 PM
🎤 Main Stage Entertainment
🎸 3:00 PM – Kris Karr
Playing a mix of 70s rock, country, blues, funk, folk, and pop favorites.
🎶 5:00 PM – Woodzen
Bringing funky grooves and high-energy vibes to downtown Mason City.
🎧 8:00 PM – GenX Jukebox
Closing out the night with all your favorite 90s hits! 🔥
📅 Sunday, May 24
🎵 Entertainment details are still being finalized — stay tuned for updates!
🌟 Don’t Miss One of North Iowa’s Favorite Traditions!
Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and festival spirit for a weekend full of music, celebration, food, community, and fun in downtown Mason City! 🎺🇺🇸🎉
📍 For updates, schedules, and more information, visit:
👉 www.nibandfest.com