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Elkader Sweet Corn Days Grand Marshal(s)

Each year, we honor an individual, couple, or oup as the Elkader Sweet Corn Days Grand Marshal(s). The Grand Marshal(s) must have shown selfless acts and outstanding service to the Elkader community through volunteerism or support, beyond their profession or normal duties. Your answer will be anonymous. Multiple votes from the same device will NOT be counted.

Little Miss Elkader & Little Mr. Corn Husker Competition

Open to all who either live in Elkader or entering Central grades 2nd-5th grade with a Volga, St. Olaf, Farmersburg, or Elkport address. All little contestants get to partake in the parade, regardless of crowning. Please contact Jenna with questions at 563-379-6564.

Miss Elkader & Mr. Corn Husker Competition

Open to all who either live in Elkader or entering Central 11th or 12th grade, with a Volga, St. Olaf, Farmersburg, or Elkport. Scholarship Opportunity of $200 for Miss Elkader & Mr. Corn Husker. Please contact Jenna with questions at 563-379-6564.

2024 Schedule for judging and crowning:

Forms must be completed prior to judging. *If you were unable to send in your application ahead of time, please bring it with you to judging.

Judging is Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:00PM at St. Joseph’s Parish Center.

Crowning is Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5:45PM at Founders Park before the band starts. Please meet Jenna by the stage around 5:30 PM.

Parade is Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM- meet by Peace United Church. Meet Jenna at 1:45pm to get candy. Pick up your child at Founders’ Park following the parade. 

Mr Corn Husker and Miss Elkader Responsibilities to obtain $200 scholorship:

• Serve as a positive role model for the community
• Be present in the downtown area during Sweet Corn Days events
  • Must participate in the Elkader Sweet Corn Days parade
  • Note, you will not be able to attend the the Saturday night age 19+ Cornstock event.
• Assist during Elkader Sweet Corn Days:
  • Help with selling Carnival Tickets Friday night from 7 – 9
  • Help with selling Carnival Tickets Saturday from 11am – 1pm and immediately after the parade until 5pm
  • Help serve lunch at the Elkader Chamber Golf Tournament
  • Announce Friday Night entertainment
  • Serve sweet corn with the Elkader Fire Department
  • Be available to help with various activities: softball tournament, bean bag tournament, family fun night, set up and tear down, Shed your Threads run, Donut hole eating contest, Hoefer Family Kiddie Tractor Pull, etc. 
• Optional- participate in the following parades, if possible:
  • Garnavillo 4th of July
  • Guttenberg’s Stars and Stripes 
  • Saint Olaf Uff-Da Days
  • Edgewood Rodeo Days
  • Elkader’s St. Paddy’s day
  • Strawberry Point Days
    *You are responsible for figuring out dates and finding a vehicle.*
• Assist in creating city event posters
• Complete three readings at the Elkader Public Library-Contact them for dates and times

Scholarship:

Scholarship of $200 will be awarded to Mr. Corn Husker AND Miss Elkader at Central’s award night with completion of the responsibilities above. A copy of the college acceptance letter is required.