Cardinal Points/Puntos Cardinales — – Charles MacNider Art Museum (641-421-3666) Experience the 55 two-dimensional works, including photographs, prints, paintings, and mixed media. Open Tues. & Thurs. 9am-9pm; Wed. Fri. Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm
http://www.macniderart.org

July 4th Celebration — Downtown, Clear Lake (641-357-2159) This celebration offers a midway with amusement rides, live musical entertainment, parade Sat. at 10am and fireworks Sat. at 10pm over Clear Lake. Admission: Free
http://www.clearlakeiowa.com

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm

Fireworks on July 3rd — Mason City High School Football Stadium (641-423-2668) Annual musically choreographed fireworks display featuring entertainment performed by the Mason City Municipal Band beginning at 9pm. Admission: Free

Mason City Municipal Band Concert — Mohawk Field (641-421-4505)- Come enjoy a great collection of music at Mohawk Field. Performance is from 9-9:45 p.m.

Soul Asylum — The Surf Ballroom & Museum is pleased to announce that popular rock group Soul Asylum is scheduled to perform live on Saturday, July 3rd. The Surf Ballroom doors will open at 8:00 p.m. General admission ticket prices are $14.00 in advance or $16.00 at the door.
http://www.surfballroom.com

Twin States Tennessee Walking Horse Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811)

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Fireworks Party Cruise — Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake (641-357-2243/www.cruiseclearlake.com) Watch spectacular fireworks display including food, live entertainment and door prizes. Boarding 7pm, departure 8pm, docking after fireworks. Admission: $35 reservations required.
http://www.cruiseclearlake.com

Movie Night in East Park — East Park (641-424-8584) Free movie shown at the East Park band shell. Movie begins at 8:30pm and ends at about 11pm. The movie is “Independence Day”, featuring Will Smith.

Arabian Horse Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) The Iowa Arabian Horse Association is hosting this fun show open to all breeds with emphasis on Arabian and half-Arabian. 9am-5pm. Admission: Free

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6 pm

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm

Friday Night Live — Central Park (641-494-0003) Gather your family, bring your lawnchair and head to Central Park in downtown Mason City to enjoy food, fun and great music the whole family can enjoy. 5pm-9pm. Admission: Free THIS IS THE PERFORMANCE POSTPONED FROM JUNE 19.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Bicycle, Blues & BBQ Festival — Clear Lake City Park (641)1583-1559) Ride the trails and enjoy blues bands and BBQ food at this annual event. Fri. 6:30pm live music; Sat. 7am fun ride & 1pm circuit bike race; Sun. 9am road bike race. Admission: Registration fee for bike ride and race.
http://www.bicyclebluesbbq.com

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

HeritageFest — Holy Family Catholic Church (641-423-7301) Festival celebrating our community’s heritages featuring a variety of foods and music, as well as kids games and bingo. 12pm-10pm. Admission: Free, food & beverages available for purchase.
http://www.holyfamilymasoncity.com

Movie Night in East Park — East Park (641-424-8584) Free movie shown at the East Park band shell. Movie begins at 8:30pm and ends at about 11pm. The movie is “Jurassic Park”, with free Jurassic Park hats to be given away.

Iowa Paint Horse Club Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Paint horses show at halter, English, Western, Trail and gaming classes.

Conestoga Cookout — Kinney Pioneer Museum (641-423-1258) Old-fashioned pork barbeque along with special entertainment and exhibits. 12pm-4pm. Admission fee will include the meal and museum admittance.

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6 pm

Ridiculous Days — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Shop racks and tables out in Center Court. Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 12pm-6pm

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm.

Friday Night Live — Central Park (641-494-0003) Gather your family, bring your lawnchair and head to Central Park in downtown Mason City to enjoy food, fun and great music the whole family can enjoy.Entertainment: The Felt & The Blue Island Tribe. 5pm-9pm. Admission: Free
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Iowa Independent Film Festival — Lake Theatre & Art Center, Clear Lake (641-424-2852) Festival will showcase 47 feature and documentary films from independent filmmakers across the country. Some directors will be available to talk about the making of their films.
http://www.iowaindie.org/

Antique/Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous — Clear Lake City Beach Park (641-823-4817) The 14th Annual Clear Lake Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous features a boat show exhibiting 30-40 wooden, aluminum, and fiberglass boats built from the 1920’s – 1960’s. The boats will be exhibited both on water and land.

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

HII Youth Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) 9am. Admission: Free

Randy Travis in Concert — Surf Ballroom & Museum (641-357-6151) The Surf Ballroom & Museum is please to announce that country legend Randy Travis will be performing live on Saturday July 18th at the Surf. Surf doors will open at 8:00pm. Admission: ticket prices are $35 in advance or $40 day of show.
www.surfballroom.com

2nd Annual Gospel in the Park — East Park Band Shell (641-423-6469) Performance by Masters Voice. 3pm. Admission: Free will donation.

HII NISCA Open Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Watch this “All-American” breed in halter, performance and games classes. 8am. Admission: $1

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6 pm

North Iowa Fair — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Come experience the fair! Enjoy grandstand events, great food, games, rides, contests, craft show and entertainment of all kinds. Compete in open events or learn something new from commercial and educational exhibitors. IMX Motocross, chuckwagon races, and Tractor Pull. Nightly entertainment including performances by: Jamey Johnson, Jason Michael Carroll, and Jerrod Niemann. Visit website for detailed schedule of events. Noon-10pm daily. Admission: Free admission, free parking, fee at grandstand.
http://www.northiowafair.org

Craft Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811)

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm.

Iowa Storytelling Festival — Clear Lake City Park (641-357-6133) Friday night storytellers perform ghost stories aboard the Lady of the Lake. 9pm. Saturday has 3 free performances by the Midwest’s finest storytellers in Clear Lake City Park, 10:30am -3:30pm. Admission: Fri. $15, Sat. Free.

Up in Smoke BBQ Bash — East Park (641-421-0500) It’s the event everyone waits all summer for! Great barbecue with nearly 60 teams competing to be number one and great bands flood the park with music. Admission: Free (tickets sold to purchase barbeque from the vendors). Fri. 5pm through Sat. 6pm.
http://www.globegazette.com/bbq/

Art 'Sail' — Clear Lake City Park (641-357-1998) Over 75 artists will be selected from throughout the Midwest for this 32nd annual juried show. These artists will be displaying and selling their jewelry, pottery, painting, fiber arts, sculptures, prints and more. Food vendors available.

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Lakeside DixieFest — Clear Lake City Park (641-357-5993) Annual event features five professional Dixieland Bands performing toe-tapping jazz.

3-D and 600 Round — Event begins at 8am. Located at HWY 65 North - B20 East.
http://www.mohawkarchery.org

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Iowa Youth in Concert — NIACC Auditorium (319-329-4089) This is a performance event that celebrates our great Iowa youth and is part of the Iowa Choral Director’s Summer Convention concert series. 7pm. Admission: $10
http://www.iowachoral.org

Ames Children's Choirs Concert Choir — NIACC Auditorium (319-329-4089) Concert Choir is the advanced level ensemble from the Ames Children’s Choirs comprised of experienced, mature singers. Their performance is part of the Iowa Choral Driector’s Summer Convention concert series. 4:30pm. Admission: $5
http://www.iowachoral.org

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6pm.

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers — NIACC Auditorium (319-329-4089) VocalEssence Ensemble Singers is a professional choir from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Their performance is part of the Iowa Choral Director’s Summer Convention concert series. 7pm. Admission: $10
http://www.iowachoral.org

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm

Summer Dance Cruise/ C.L.A.S.S. Car Show — Clear Lake (641-357-2675 or 641-357-6366). The C.L.A.S.S. Car Club hosts this annual weekend event combining classic cars and music. Friday evening car ‘cruise’ around Clear Lake at 5pm with evening entertainment afterwards at Best Western. Saturday’s events begin at 8am until 11pm in City Park. Admission: Free for spectators.

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Movie Night in East Park — East Park (641-424-8584) Free movie shown at the East Park band shell. Movie begins at 8:30pm and ends at about 11pm. The movie is “The Cowboys”.

Summer Dance Cruise/ C.L.A.S.S. Car Show — Clear Lake (641-357-2675 or 641-357-6366). Events begin at 8am until 11pm in City Park.

Bara Trac II Dressage Horse Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Region 4 adult team champions. Talented horse & rider teams perform intricate patterns & difficult moves in a competition setting.

Celebration Iowa — Clear Lake City Park (641-357-2159) The elite 37 member ensemble presents an action packed two-hour show, including song, dance, and jazz band favorites for audience members of all ages to enjoy. 4pm.

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6 pm

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm

Little River Band Performance — Surf Ballroom & Museum (641-357-6151) The Surf Ballroom & Museum is pleased to announce popular classic rock group The Little River Band. Doors open at 8om. Admission: $20 in advance, $24 at the door.
http://www.surfballroom.com

Sales Tax Holiday — Two days filled with no tax on clothes, shoes and other school supplies.

East Park 100 Year Celebration — East Park (641-424-8584) Celebrating 100 years with: music, animals, silent auction, educational events, clowns, basketball tournament, caricature artist, fishing event, food, beer/wine garden, etc. Join us in celebrating this wonderful event! 11am-11pm. Admission: Free

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. & Fri. 3-6 pm; Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.

Mason City Municipal Band Performance — East Park (641-421-4505)- Come enjoy a great collection of music during the East Park 100 Year Celebration. Performance begins at 11 a.m.

PGI Convention & Public Displays — Pyrotechnic Guild International Convention & Public Displays

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6 pm

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm.

Leon Russell Performance — Surf Ballroom & Museum (641-357-6151) The Surf Ballroom is pleased to announce the coming of Leon Russell. Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
http://www.surfballroom.com

Civil War Battle & Encampment — East Park (641-424-3519) Witness the life of a soldier & visit live encampments at this annual event. Featuring live entertainment, reenactment of Battle of Vicksburg, cannon/mounted cavalry demonstrations, meet President Lincoln, school of medicine demonstrations, ladies tea, ball & more. Fri. & Sat. 7am-10pm, Sun. 7am-5pm. Admission: Free, donations accepted.
http://www.civilwariowa.org

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Pirate Party Cruise — Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake (641-357-2243/www.cruiseclearlake.com) Cruise will include pizza and DJ. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Boarding begins at 7pm, departure at 7:30pm & docking at 9:30pm. Admission: $22
http://www.cruiseclearlake.com

3-D and 600 Round — Event starts at 8am. Located at HWY 65 North - B20 East.
http://www.mohawkarchery.org

Deuces Wild! — Surf Ballroom & Museum (641-357-6151) Dueling Piano Show. Doors open at 8pm. Admission: $10 in advance; $12 at the door.
http://www.surfballroom.com

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6 pm

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm

Friday Night Live — Central Park (641-494-0003 / www.mcdowntown.com) Gather your family, bring your lawnchair and head to Central Park in downtown Mason City to enjoy food, fun and great music the whole family can enjoy. Entertainment: Feel Lucky & Jon Hepperly Band. 5pm-9pm. Admission: Free
http://www.mcdowntown.com

Min-I-Kota Pinto Horse Show — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Showcasing the pinto horse, pony & miniature horse in various classes.

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Kids Day — Kinney Pioneer Museum (641-423-1258) Special day at the museum devoted to kids with hands-on activities, games and prizes. 1pm-5pm. Admission: $3 Adults, $1 Children.

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Tues. 3-6 pm

Farmers Market — Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Kmart parking lot, Fri. 3-6 pm

Pony of the Americas — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-423-3811) Show with halter, western, English, and speed events for registered POA’s.

Farmers Market — Downtown Association (641-494-0003) Offering locally grown produce, plants, flowers and fresh baked goods. Held rain or shine. Downtown parking lot, Sat. 8-noon.
http://www.mcdowntown.com

I-35 Speedway Races — North Iowa Fair Facility (641-424-6515) North Central Iowa’s fastest dirt track, running IMCA modifieds, IMCA stock cars, 360 mods, hobbys and hornets. 6pm. Admission: $10 Adults; $3 Children 6-12; ages 5 & under free.
http://www.I-35speedway.com

Photo Show — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Photographers from around the area will have their work on display throughout the mall.

In-Home Business & Service Expo — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Featuring many in-home businesses such as Longaberger Baskets, Tupperware, Country Bean Soy Candles, Silpada Jewelry, Avon, Creative Memories and many more. 10am-6pm Admission: Free

Championship 3-D and 600 Round — Event begins at 8am. Located at HWY 65 North-B20 East.
www.mohawkarchery.org

Championship 3-D and 600 Round — Event begins at 8am. Swap meet: bring your old archery equipment sell & trade.Located at HWY 65 North - B20 East.

Kinsey Report — Surf Ballroom & Museum (641-357-6151) The Surf Ballroom & Museum is pleased to announce that popular blues/rock artists The Kinsey Report are scheduled to perform live on Saturday, Sept. 19th. Doors open at 8pm. Admission: $10 in advance, $13 at the door.
http://www.surfballroom.com

River City Festival — Central Park, Downtown (641-494-0003) Festival celebrates the spirit of the 1930’s, including a re-enactment of the March 13, 1934 robbery of the First National Bank in downtown Mason City. The event will also include historical displays, live music, food, a display of vintage cars, and more. Times TBA
http://www.mcdowntown.com/

Artoberfest — Charles H. MacNider Museum (641-421-3666) Artoberfest is back with even more dazzling silent auction items, fantastic food, great beer and wine tasting. Enjoy a fabulous evening while supporting the Museum. Festivities begin at 5pm and last until 9pm.
http://www.macniderart.org

Fall Arts & Crafts Show — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) North Iowa’s finest arts and crafts show. Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 12pm-6pm. Admission: Free.

Chuck Wicks Performance — Surf Ballroom & Museum (641-357-6151) The Surf Ballroom & Museum is pleased to announce country singer Chuck Wicks, with special guest Hitchville. Doors open at 8pm. Admission: $15 in advance, $18 at the door.
http://www.surfballroom.com

Trick or Treat Night in the Mall — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Stores will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. 5pm-7pm.

In Home Business & Service Expo — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Featuring many in-home businesses such as Longaberger Baskets, Tupperware, Country Bean Soy Candles, Silpada Jewelry, Avon, Creative Memories and many more. 10am-6pm Admission: Free

Salvation Army Kruggerand Auction — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) The Salvation Army will be auctioning off a Kruggerand that was placed into last years bell ringing Kettle to raise money for the less fortunate.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk — Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) An outdoor run/walk as a fundraiser for arthritis.

Tuba Christmas — Center Court Southbridge Mall (641-423-6688) Annual performance of favorite Christmas carols with over 100 tuba, baritone, and euphonium musicians from across the state. 1pm. Admission: Free