September 22nd is the official last day of summer. Have one last hurrah in beautiful Mason City to celebrate this fun season! Check out the fun events planned this Friday in downtown Mason City to end your summer on a high note!

15th Annual Ethnic Lunch

Date: Friday, September 21st

Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Federal Avenue (East Side of Central Park)

Enjoy delicious ethnic food, interesting cultural exhibits, fun live music by Cucho Madero, remarkable diversity awards, geneaology information, and so much more!

Menu from Participating Vendors & Non-Profits:

• Bethlehem Lutheran - Brats, Hot Potato Salad, Runzas, Apple Dumplings, Baked Goods (German Cuisine)

• Columbia Club - Beef Tacos, Taco Salad, Fried Ice Cream Sundaes (Mexican Cuisine)

• Filipino Foodie - Meat on a Stick, Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Rice Noodles (Filipino Cuisine)

• Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa - Water & Soda

• Mr. Taco - Specialty Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, Quesadillas (Mexican Cuisine)

• Ruth Anne’s Home Baked - Ethnic Breads & Pastries

• St. John’s Episcopal Church - Bangers & Mash, Scones (English Cuisine)

• State Street Deli - Roast Beef Sandwich (Italian Cuisine)

• Suzie Q - Philly Cheese Steak, Gyros (Greek Cuisine)

• Trinity Lutheran Church - Meatballs, Almond Bars (Norweigan Cuisine)

Friday Night Live

Date: Friday, September 15th

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Central Park

Cost: FREE admission!

Enjoy live music by Mason City favorite’s The Chocolate Crackers. Check out all the food from your favorite local vendors, as well as great family activities, including inflatables, Imagination Playground, obstacle course, and more!