2013 Sweet Corn Days Schedule -
50th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, July 17th
Miss Elkader, Little Miss Sweet Corn, & Little Mr. Cornhusker Judging at 5:30 p.m.
Judging will take place in the Subway building, judging is closed to the public.
Forms are available under the Royalty Forms Tab or by stopping in at Mirror Images or Holly’s Bridal in Elkader, IA. Forms must be turned in by July 12th to Mirror Images or Holly’s Bridal in Elkader, IA.
Thursday, July 18th
Main Street Elkader’s Ice Cream Social
Social will take place at St. Joe’s Hall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Crowning of Sweet Corn Days Royalty
Crowning will take place at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joe’s Hall
2013 Sweet Corn Days Royalty
Miss Elkader -
Little Miss Sweet Corn -
Little Mr. Cornhusker -
Friday, July 19th
Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Elkader Country Club with Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Turkey River Outfitters Canoe & Kayak Races
Races begin at 6:00 p.m.
For more information or to sign up, contact Kim at 563-245-3802 or email her at info@turkeyriveroutfitters.com
4-H Middle School Dance
Elkader City Park Shelter House from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Family Night Activities – begin at 7:00 p.m. on South Main Street
- Dunk Tank sponsored by Central Pee-Wee Wrestling
- Inflatable’s
- Clip Clop Wagon Rides
- Lions Club Food Stand
- Ice Cream by R & R Dairy
- Rick’s Mini Donuts
- Food Vendors
FIREWORKS!!!
Fireworks at Dusk – South Main Street over the Turkey River
Fireworks by Platte River Fireworks Display
LIVE MUSIC!!!
Uncle Sam’s Band - 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on South Main by Founders Park
Sponsored by Central State Bank, Freedom Bank & Main Street Elkader – Rhythm on the River
Saturday, July 20th
Shed Your Threads Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Pony Hollow Trail at 8:00 a.m.
For more information or to sign-up, click here
Sponsored by Elkader Fitness
Softball Tournament
Elkader City Park – 9:00 a.m.
Double elimination. Register and pay by July12th. For more information contact Holly at 563-245-1555
Magic Show by Greeny with Balloons to Follow
Magic Show at the FreedomBank Community Room – 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored by FreedomBank
Donut Hole Eating Contest
Main Street – 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Pedretti’s Bakery
Hoefer Family Kiddie Tractor Pull – Ages 4 to 11
(Sanctioned with Iowa State Pedal Pull Association)
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with Pull at 11:00 a.m. SHARP!
Pull will take place on South Main Street
Sponsored by Bodensteiner Implement
*FOOD VENDORS ALL DAY*
- Ice Cream by R & R Dairy
- Rick’s Mini Donuts
- Food Stand by Elkader Childcare & Learning Center
Sweet Corn Days Parade
Main Street at 1:30 p.m.
Line-up starts at 12:30 p.m. on North First Street
The Sweet Corn Days Committee would like to invite all former Elkader Jaycee Members to ride in the parade as the Official Grand Marshalls of the 2013 Parade.
To put your name in or for more information, see Melissa Bonnette at Central State Bank.
Main Street Elkader – Turkey Float
Following parade.
Tickets should be available starting June 28th at the Rhythm on the River Events.
Carnival Rides!!
H&H Fun Rides
$10 Wristband – Ride All Day
In Founders Park from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Rides include:
Jumpin’ Bean – Tubs of Fun – 18ft Slide -
Trackless Train – Rock Climbing Wall – Swing Chairs
Dunk Tank
South Main Street
Sponsored by Central Pee-Wee Wrestling
Balloons by “Greeny”
Balloons on South Main Street – 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (following parade)
Face Painting by Lori Just Clowning Around
South Main Street – 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bean Bag Tournament
Main Street in front of Gene’s Place at 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by McGregor Fun Bags
Sign-up begins at noon at Holly’s Bridal. 2-person team, double elimination, entry fee with cash payback.
DJ Jam Productions
Main Street – following the parade until 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Brown’s Sales & Leasing
Brush Creek Canyon Car Cruise
Line up begins on North Main Street at 4:30 p.m.
Cruise leaves at 6:00 p.m.
FREE Sweet Corn
5:00 p.m. on South Main Street – by FreedomBank parking lot
The Fire Department will also be selling barbecue chicken as a fundraiser
Sponsored by the Elkader Fire Department
Midnight Swim
Elkader City Pool from 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.
CORNSTOCK 2013 – LIVE MUSIC/BEER GARDEN
El Caminos 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on South Main Street – in front of Drew’s Bar & Grille
$7.00 cover charge, must be 19 years old to enter
Beer Garden Sponsored by Drew’s Bar & Grille
Music Sponsored by Central State Bank & Freedom Bank
Sunday, July 21st
Knights of Columbus Brunch
St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall – 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Serving Gourmet French Toast – Free Will Donation
Softball Tournament Final
Elkader City Park – 10:00 a.m.
Whistlin’ Bit Saddle Club Fun Show
Elkader City Park – 10:30 a.m.
For more information contact Matt Mueller at 563-245-2334 or Julie Bergan at 563-767-4315