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Band Festival Buttons

Band Festival Buttons

New this year at the North Iowa Band Festival: Button Discounts! 2023 Button Discounts: The Draftsman - Buy an appetizer and receive a free drink Markley and Blythe - Free dessert with purchase of an entrée The Sports Page - 1/2 off any appetizer The Olde Creamery - 50 cents off any purchase Brix…

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Chamber Announces Band Festival Entertainment

Chamber Announces Band Festival Entertainment

Entertainment for the 84th annual North Iowa Band Festival will include a variety of musical genres. Thursday In the spirit of celebrating local musicians, the John Adams Middle School Band will kick off the weekend on Thursday night, followed by a performance from the Mason City Municipal Band. Friday On Friday, the talented Mason City…

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Award Winners and Royalty Announced

Award Winners and Royalty Announced

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 their alma mater. Ceclia is…

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Band Festival Carnival Tickets Remain Inexpensive, Despite Rising Diesel Costs

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 be the case throughout the…

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