North Iowa Band Festival takes place in Mason City and centers on marching band performances. The annual celebration includes a parade through downtown featuring school and community bands. The event has been held since 1938 and is organized by community volunteers.
Additional activities include a carnival and a community picnic. A queen coronation is part of the schedule. The festival also includes a fireworks display. Proceeds support scholarships for local students.
- Downtown parade route
- Carnival on site
- Community picnic
- Fireworks
- Scholarship program supported by proceeds