Band Festival

Meredeth Wilwin who wrote the Music Man came from Mason City just 9 miles east of here. Every year they have a band festival to honor him. Thousands of people show up from all over Iowa each year to add to the already daily confusion. I went to several of them years ago until I realized I don't like big crowds that will push you around if you're in their path. It's been 20 years plus since I decided not to go to another one. I watch the parade on TV and don't miss the crowds a bit.