MASON CITY, IA – Entertainment for the 84th annual North Iowa Band Festival will include a variety of  musical genres.  

Unzip Summer with 3 days of music, camping & Joe Denim …This Memorial Day Weekend at #DenimFest Music Festival at Forest City Iowa! Headliners: Big & Rich, Smashmouth, Dierks Bentley, and Jelly Roll. They have an epic line-up, tons of camping space, and a pontoon-load of fun to get the party started!

Mason City Veterans Memorial Association began Memorial Day celebrations in May 1921. We will celebrate Memorial Day services on Monday, May 29, 2023 with assembly at 9:15 and services beginning at 9:30 at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.

Help in the fight against cancer by participating in the Cerro Gordo County Relay For Life on Friday June 2nd from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Clear Lake City Park!  Enjoy the Hepperly Band from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the bandshell. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

Summer service day! Help the North Iowa Events Center kick off the summer season and get ready for the North Iowa Fair. Tasks include planting flowers, painting, garbage collection, creating fair props and cleaning. Complimentary BBQ lunch for all volunteers to follow.

Join the Mason City Public Library  for an author talk and book signing by Amber Rodgers, author of "The Only Escape" and "The House on Highland Court" on Saturday June 3rd from 10 AM until 2 PM in the Classroom.   

Come celebrate North Iowa's History at the Kinney Pioneer Museum! Saturday June 10th from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Refreshments served throughout the day.