Visit Mason City Iowa

08/19/2025

🌞 It’s a beautiful day to be out of the office! Today, Visit Mason City is teaming up with Travel Iowa and Clear Lake, Iowa to film a brand-new promotional video highlighting our amazing outdoor recreation.

🎥 From hiking at Lime Creek Nature Center/Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board, to exploring the Prairie Rock Trails, to shredding at the new PRT Bike Park — we’re capturing it all!

👉 Discover all of ’s outdoor adventures here: https://www.visitmasoncityiowa.com/outdoor-adventures/

This Is North Iowa

08/17/2025

Be part of history as we cut the ribbon on Phase 1 of the Prairie Rock Trails destination bike park!

📆 Thursday, August 21st
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 1500 Elm Drive, Mason City (next to Lime Creek Conservation area)

We’re kicking things off with the grand opening of the pump track, kid zone, and PRT shelter house — exciting new amenities for riders of all ages and skill levels.

Bring your bike, your friends, and your enthusiasm for this incredible addition to our outdoor recreation scene! 🚵‍♂️✨ https://bit.ly/3JfkhB5

08/17/2025

The Mrs. Roper Romp is underway! Over 120 registered Helens are participating in this year's Romp. Have a great night, ladies and gents!

08/14/2025

Join us as we officially dedicate and open Phase 1 of Mason City’s Prairie Rock Trails destination bike park!

📅 Thursday, August 21st
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 1500 Elm Drive (next to Lime Creek Conservation area)

Come celebrate the launch of the pump track, kid zone, and PRT shelter house — exciting new amenities for riders of all ages and skill levels.

Bring your bike, your friends, and your enthusiasm for this incredible addition to our outdoor recreation scene! 🚵‍♀️🌳

08/14/2025

🎶🚲🍰 Big weekend in !

🎤 Friday Night Live season finale (8/15)
🚴‍♂ Moonlight Bike Ride (8/15)
🎵 Lots of live music throughout the weekend
🛍 Sports Card & Memorabilia Show at Southbridge Mall (8/15-8/17)
🌽 Mason City Farmers Market (8/16)
👩‍🦱 Mrs. Roper Romp (8/16)
🥧 PieIowa at The Music Man Square (8/17)
🚲 Slow Roll with Wayne's Ski and Cycle (8/17)

See the full line-up ➡ visitmasoncityiowa.com/events

08/07/2025

Progress is rolling right along at the new Prairie Rock Trails bike park in ! Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC. is hard at work shaping flow trails, jump lines, and skills features that will make this a must-ride destination for riders of all ages and skill levels. 🌿🛠️

Stay tuned as this exciting project continues to take shape—big things are coming to Mason City’s outdoor recreation scene!

08/05/2025

Two of Iowa's favorite party bands are taking over the Mason City Arena and Friday Night Live THIS FRIDAY (8/8). 🎟 Get your tickets at masoncityarena.com 👇

Get ready for an EPIC night of music! Central Iowa’s fastest-growing cover band, Not Quite Brothers, will hit the stage at the Mason City Arena on Friday, August 8th… oh, and did we mention they’re bringing their friends, The Pork Tornadoes?
🎟️ Tickets: $25 (plus fees) www.masoncityarena.com

07/22/2025

👨👩👧👦 Planning a family reunion? Let Visit Mason City help make it unforgettable! We offer free assistance with:
✔️ Lodging blocks
✔️ Venue selection
✔️ Suggested itineraries
✔️ Catering options
…and so much more!
Take the stress out of planning and focus on the fun.
📞 641.422.1663
📧 [email protected]

07/17/2025

ICYMI: 🔥 Skillet is coming to ! 🔥 Don’t miss an electrifying night of rock as Skillet with Colton Dixon take the stage at the Mason City Arena on Thursday, July 24th! Known for their high-energy performances and chart-topping hits, this is a show you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ Get your tickets now 👇 https://masoncityarena.com/skillet/

07/16/2025

🍨 Three scoops of summer fun, coming right up! Celebrate with a tasty tour through ’s coolest spots:

🍦 Classic cones at Birdsall's (catch their pop-up ice cream shop this week at the North Iowa Fair & Events Center!)
🍧 Handcrafted flavors at The Olde Creamery
🍭 Sweet nostalgia at The Candy Kitchen inside The Music Man Square
We’ve got the inside scoop in our new blog post—check it out and treat yourself! 👉https://bit.ly/3GeXd4i