M. C. Fall Festival

M. C. Fall Festival M. C. Fall Festival formerly Prairie Harvest Days is our annual festival every third week in September celebrating our community!

Prairie Harvest Days is the time of year when the air has cooled, the crops are being harvested and the town celebrates with its annual festival! Our festival includes food vendors, craft vendors, a carnival for the children, as well as a car show & live entertainment on our stage & at some of our local businesses. Our committee strives to make this festival better each year & we welcome folks from all over to come & check out what our small community has to offer.

08/19/2026

2026 Fall Festival Parade
The 2026 MC Fall Festival Parade will begin at 10 AM Saturday, Sept. 19, starting at the school, progressing along Pine Street to Main Street and commencing at Memorial Park. This year’s parade theme celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States honoring – “We the people…” The Grand Marshals for the parade will be our veterans and first responders – those who protect and serve our communities. Police, firefighters, and medical personnel from Mason City, Mason County, and surrounding communities plan to participate. Anyone or group who would like to be a part of the parade should contact Karen Miller, parade coordinator at 217-737-9260 or [email protected].

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08/19/2026

2026 Fall Festival Highlights
The MC Fall Festival is fast approaching. The Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 & 19. Friday night will have the introduction of the queen candidates and crowning of the 2026 Fall Festival Queen. The Stephanie Foster Band will provide entertainment. Festival goers can enjoy a variety of food vendors, shop at the craft booths, play games, play bingo, and experience the carnival. Saturday kicks off with the parade which celebrates our nation’s 250th birthday – “We the people…” The Little Prince and Princess will be announced at noon. Bingo will also be held on Saturday afternoon. Food vendors, craft booths, games, and the carnival will be open. A bags tournament and 3 on 3 basketball will be held. IC music students under the direction of Mr. Kelly Damann will provide entertainment during the afternoon. The Brat Pack, back by popular demand, will be playing Sat. evening!!!
The weekend will s full of fun!!!

Proud to announce the 2026 Mason City Fall Festival Little Prince and Princess Court!!2026 Little Princess Contestants *...
08/17/2026

Proud to announce the 2026 Mason City Fall Festival Little Prince and Princess Court!!

2026 Little Princess Contestants

*** Amelia Sherman
6 years old
Parents: Ryanne liles

***Wrenleigh Hilgers
Age 4
Parents: Steve & Mehgan Hilgers

*** Valerie Renee Brown
Age 6
Parents: Sidney Liles

*** Wrenly Watson
Age 5years old
Parents Cody and Marissa Watson

***Maggie Francis
Age 6
Parents: Scott and Rebecca Francis

2026 Little Prince Contestants

*** Macklin Brownfield
Age: 4
Parents: Cole and Jazmine Brownfield

*** Parker Blankenship
Age 4
Parents Ryan and Sierra Blankenship

*** Landon Doyle
Age 4
Parents- Karenda Langley & Brandon Doyle

*** Kyle Bradshaw
Age 6
Parents: Alex & Amilee Bradshaw

*** Bravyeon Boyd
Age: 6
Parents Kenzie Lockhart and Brandon Boyd

It's that time again!!! We are looking for our 2026 Mason City Fall Festival Little Prince and Princess court!! If you h...
08/06/2026

It's that time again!!! We are looking for our 2026 Mason City Fall Festival Little Prince and Princess court!! If you have a little boy or little girl ages 4-6 and would like to enter them please contact Tiara Zimmerman-Thomas

phone: 217-737-1153
Facebook Messenger “Tiara Zimmerman”
email:[email protected]

The candidates will ride in the parade September 19th at 10am and crowning will be held on stage around noon.
*child must be 4 years old on 9/19 and not over 6 years old on 9/19
*information needed Child's name, age/birthdate, and parents full name
*Will need a photo to use for canisters and newspaper
**Contest is a dollar a vote. Canisters will be set up at Casey’s in Mason City
(All are welcome to have collection cans at other locations but the committee will only be responsible for the cans we put out at Casey’s)

07/27/2026

2026 MC Fall Festival Parade
Happy 250th Birthday America
Celebrating
We the People…
Parade – Saturday, September 19 @ 10 AM
Please contact Karen Miller
1513 E Pine St
Mason City, IL 62664
217-737-9260
[email protected]
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Yes, Please save me a spot in the PARADE!

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Want to gain $100 for your business or organization? Put together a float for the parade. Float entries will be judged and monetary prizes will be given to 1st , 2nd, and 3rd place!
1ST - $100, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25
Decorated Bikes, Decorated golf carts/ATV, Decorated Pets,
Costumed Walkers will be judged and a prize awarded.
1st place in each category - $25


Float Decorated Bike Vehicle Walker Pet

Decorated Golf Cart/ATV Costumed Walker Clown Other

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Please Note: By signing the application you agree to all the terms and conditions included affirmation & liability release. The Mason City Fall Festival reserves the right to restrict or deny parade space to businesses or individuals promoting displays, including banners, posters, electronic/digital media that the Committee deems inappropriate or incompatible with the festival. The MCFF committee is not responsible for any product displayed at the festival. Anyone having a horse in the parade is required to clean up after the animal. Participants with horses who do not clean up after the animal may face a fine. Please complete and return the parade application including the affirmation & liability release mail to the address below by August 31, 2026.

The Mason City Fall Festival committee members and/or directors and officers may not be held liable in any way for any occurrence in connection with the 2026 Fall Festival Parade that may result in injury, death or other damages to the participant, their family members and/or employees or property. Participants assume all risks connected to participation in the Fall Festival Parade. PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE AFFIRMATION & LIABLILITY RELEASE.

Affirmation & Liability Release

I,_______________________, hereby affirm that I have been well advised and thoroughly informed of the inherent hazards and policies of this event. I know that by participating in the Mason City Fall Festival (MCFF), I am exposing myself to certain known and unknown liabilities in my direct and indirect actions with the public invitees of this event. I also understand that if I choose to hire help for the event, that I am directly responsible for their actions or injury. I hereby personally assume all risks associated with my voluntary participation in this event for any harm, injury, or damage that may befall me or any employee or temporary help, as a result of my participation, whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I understand and agree that the Mason City Fall Festival is located in Mason City, Illinois, their members and/or director and officers may not be held liable in any way for any occurrence in connection with my participation in the festival that may result in injury, death, or other damages to me or my family, heirs, or assign, and in consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with said event for any harm, injury, damage that may befall me, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen; and further to save and hold harmless said event and persons from any claim by me, or my family, estate, heirs, or assigns arising out of my participation in this event.

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parents or guardians; that I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital; and that I have signed this document of my own free will.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIRMATION AND RELEASE BY READING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SIGNING IT.
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02/01/2026
Please stop at the Legion for gifts. Donation only.
12/06/2025

Please stop at the Legion for gifts. Donation only.

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Mason City, IL
62664

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+12177371153

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