Downtown Mason City Events!
Central Park - Downtown Mason City
Friday, August 17th, 2018 | 6-10PM
Live Music
Craft Marketplace
Food and Beverages
Kids Activities
And More!
Central Park - Downtown Mason City
Friday, September 21st, 2018 | 6-10PM
Live Music
Craft Marketplace
Food and Beverages
Kids Activities
And More!
Central Park - Downtown Mason City
Friday, July 13th, 2018 | 6-10PM
Live Music
Craft Marketplace
Food and Beverages
Kids Activities
And More!
Central Park - Downtown Mason City
Friday, June 15, 2018 | 6-10PM
Live Music
Craft Marketplace
Food and Beverages
Kids Activities
And More!
Not Irish? You might be after a few bar hop stops... Grab your Iowish friends, a DD and celebrate St. Paddy's Day! $8 each or 2 for $15 to get your own shamrock pass and downtown Mason City bar hop map. Each location will have drink specials for you. More details to come!
The Great River City Festival 2017 Schedule of Events
Friday, September 15, 2017:
11:00 am - 1:30 pm: 14th Annual Ethnic Lunch by Central Park: Cultural Exhibits, Ethnic Food, Geneaology, Diversity Awards. (see full menu below)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Friday Night Live, featuring The Chocolate Crackers. Fabulous food, your favorite beverages, inflatables and games for the kids, craft show, and possible guest appearance by the mobsters.
Saturday, September 16, 2017:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Craft show and refreshments in Central Park, including root beer floats.
11:00 am: First re-enactment of First National Bank robbery, staged by Public Enemies of 1932, with help from local participants.
12:00 noon: Performance by Denny's School of Dance, featuring 1930's music, dance routines and costumes.
12:00 noon - 11:00 pm: Dillinger Gang "Wanted" Posters Display at Fat Hill Brewing
12:45: Costume contest judging
1:00 pm: Second bank robbery re-enactment.
2:00 pm: Second performance by Denny's School of Dance.
3:00 pm: Third and final bank robbery re-enactment.
Made possible by Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Cerro Gordo Community Foundation, Henkel Constr., Farmers State Bank, Budweiser, Hampton Inn & Suites, Stebens Charitable Foundation, and Caseys.
Central Park - Downtown Mason City
Friday Night Live:
Friday, September 16, 2016 | 6-10PM
Live Music
Craft Marketplace
Food and Beverages
Kids Activities
And More!
Great River City Festival:
Saturday, September 17, 2016 | 10AM - 4PM
Activities TBA
Central Park - Downtown Mason City
Friday, August 19, 2016 | 6-10PM
Live Music
Craft Marketplace
Food and Beverages
Kids Activities
And More!
Central Park - Downtown Mason City
Friday, July 15, 2016 | 6-10PM
Live Music
Craft Marketplace
Food and Beverages
Kids Activities
And More!
Print tickets and cash/check payments also available, call Main Street Mason City at 641.494.0003 or email us at director@mainstreetmasoncity.org for more information
Main Street Mason City will host their 2016 Winter Fundraiser Event on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 at the Music Man Square.
Formerly known as Valenwine and Winter Wine, this year's event will center around the theme of the 1920-30s speakeasy!
Contact Main Street Mason City at 641.494.0003 or director@mainstreetmasoncity.org for more information, purchase tickets, or corporate tables.
Join Main Street Mason City for our first ever Main Street Social event!
Our first event will be hosted by Art on the Plaza (11 S Federal Ave). Stop by between 4-6PM on Thursday, February 25th to network and catch up with other Downtown supporters, learn about our host business, and learn a little about Main Street Mason City.
Remember to check back frequently to stay up to date with additional details regarding this event. See you on Thursday, February 25th!
Bring your family & friends to our annual Home For The Holidays Event! We have trolley rides, Christmas Cookie Decorating, Christmas Crafts, Favorite Christmas Story Readings by Celebrities, Letters to Santa, & Much More!! All of this happens downtown Mason City all throughout the day the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Sponsored by: North Iowa Oral Surgery, Henkel Construction, Mercy Medical Center, and First Citizens National Bank
Can't see the image below? Click HERE for a PDF version of our activity schedule!
Small Business Saturday - Downtown Shopping Spree Contest!
Click HERE for a list of Downtown Businesses offering specials or discounts.
This full day event brings national speakers and regional social media practitioners and information technology experts together with business owners, operators and entrepreneurs. Learn and apply the new tools to help customers beat a path to your door. Call Anna if you have any questions at641.422.4384 or email at lavalann@niacc.edu.
Speakers Include:
20-hour live Inspiration 97.9 KCMR FM Sharathon broadcast will be held from 7a.m. to 5 p.m on Wednesday and Thursday, October 13-14
Listeners are invited for free coffee, a bake sale and a silent gift basket auction from 9 a.m to noon on Wednesday, Oct 14
A free Listener Appreciation lunch will be from 11a.m to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 14. at the studios. A silent auction will continue until 4p.m.
Announcing teams are Bill Schickel with Toni Timmer, Mary Carmody and Bob Miller, Bruce Lane and Kim Svedja and Kaye Steger. Amy Fleming from KIMT TV3 will make special appearances.
Thank you to our 2015 sponsors!
On the street in front of the KCMR Studios, 316 N Federal Ave., in historic downtown Mason City. Presented by KCMR Radio
Main Street Mason City's Summer Concert Series
Laser Tag - MacNider Art Museum Imagination Playground - Obstacle Course - Bounce House - Handcrank Trolley Train - Food Vendors
Enjoy family activities while listening to great music in Central Park!
Enjoy this free evening concert by Mason City's Municipal Band as they perform on the north plaza of Southbridge Mall. Consider lounging outside at Lorado's, or The Quarry & Tapas Bar as you soak in the beautiful harmonies of the Municipal Band as they show off Mason City's local talent!
Enjoy this free evening concert by Mason City's Municipal Band as they perform at Mohawk Field at Mason City High School. Soak in the firework display and beautiful harmonies of the Municipal Band as they show off Mason City's local talent!
Enjoy this free evening concert by Mason City's Municipal Band as they perform on the north plaza of Southbridge Mall. Consider lounging outside at Lorado's, or The Quarry & Tapas Bar as you soak in the beautiful harmonies of the Municipal Band as they show off Mason City's local talent!
Enjoy family activities while listening to great music in Central Park!
Enjoy this free outdoor evening concert by Mason City's Municipal Band as they perform on the north plaza of Southbridge Mall. Consider lounging outside at Lorado's, or The Quarry & Tapas Bar as you soak in the beautiful harmonies of the Municipal Band as they show off Mason City's local talent!
Enjoy this free concert of Mason City's Municipal Band as they perform at MacNider Art Museum. Soak in the beautiful harmonies of the Municipal Band as they show off Mason City's local talent!
The Festival takes place on the lawns of Charles. H. MacNIder Art Museum and the Mason City Public Library. There will be fun crafts and activities that allow children to use their imaginations. Guests can listen to sounds of live music from local bands and stroll through the Outdoor Art Market filled with artists selling original works of art. Fill up on FREE pancakes and let the kids enjoy a whole array of hands-on, make-and-take activities. There will be good food, live music and fun with friends!
Enjoy this free evening concert by Mason City's Municipal Band as they perform on the north plaza of Southbridge Mall. Consider lounging outside at Lorado's, or The Quarry & Tapas Bar as you soak in the beautiful harmonies of the Municipal Band as they show off Mason City's local talent!
Enjoy this free evening concert by Mason City's Municipal Band as they perform on the north plaza of Southbridge Mall. Consider lounging outside at Lorado's, or The Quarry & Tapas Bar as you soak in the beautiful harmonies of the Municipal Band as they show off Mason City's local talent!
Offices: 9 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 641.494.0003
