The West Point, Iowa Sweet Corn Festival

August 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2010


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This is a typical schedule for the West Point Sweet Corn Festival. This information is based on previous years. Some event fees are not yet confirmed and are estimated based on past year's cost.

Some events have registration forms that can be downloaded here. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the forms. These forms can be completed on your computer, printed, signed and then mailed to the appropiate address listed on each form. To obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the icon below.


Thursday August 12, 2010
Carnival 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Arts and Crafts in the park 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
BBQ Pork Chop Dinners 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Corn Festival Queen Interviews and Coronation 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Holy Trinity Drill Team Immediately following Queen Coronation
Friday August 13, 2010
Carnival 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Arts and Crafts in the park 5:00 PM to 10 PM
Sweet Corn and BBQ Chicken 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
KBKB Sweet Corn Eating Contest 6:00 PM In the corn area
TBA 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Performing on the Budweiser Stage
Saturday August 13, 2010
10K and 5K Run Registration

6:45 AM to 7:30 AM

The Holy Trinity Volleyball team will be serving breakfast at 7:30 in the Alter & Rosery tent. The A & R tent is located on the east side of the park close to where the race will start.  Sausage & egg burritos, juice and coffee will be served. To kick off their volleyball season the girls will be participating in the race.  Stop for breakfast and cheer on the runners as they take off and when they come in crossing the finish line.

Entry Fee $15 in advance and $20 day of the race.
Click here to download entry form.
(Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
Registration

Event Brochure

 

Run Begins in Front of Main Stage

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Awards Ceremony 9:15 AM

Pilot Grove Logo

Arts and Crafts in the park 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Carnival 11:00 AM to Midnight
Sweet Corn and BBQ Chicken 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Horseshoe Pitching Tournament
(Ages 16 and over)

Rules:

  • Open to all pitchers 16 years of age or older.
  • Pitchers who do not have an established ringer percentage in tournament play must qualify.
  • Pitchers are divided into classes by ringer percentages.
  • Games will be 40 shoes cancellation.
  • Ties for position are broken by ringer percentage and then by total points.
  • Trophies for 1st and 2nd place are awarded in each class.
  • Entry fee is $5.00.

 

Registration and Qualifying 8:00 AM
Tournament Finals 9:00 AM
 Pee Wee Drags   Ages 3-6, No Entry Fee
 Registration 11:30 AM to Noon  
 Pee Wee Drag Races Noon to 2:00 PM Trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Candy and Ribbons to all Participants
 Junior Water Fights    Ages 7-12, No entry fee
 Registration  1:30 PM to 2:00 PM  
 Water Fights  2:00 PM to 3:30 PM  Ride tickets to all winners, Ribbons to all Participants
TBA 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM In front of stage
TBA 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Performing on the Budweiser Stage
 

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Sunday

August 15, 2010
Sweet Corn and BBQ Chicken 11:00 AM to ?
Parade Noon No entry fee.
Parade Entry Form
     
Arts and Crafts in the park Noon to 7:00 PM
Mini Garden Tractor Pull 10 classes
10,12,14 &16 stock 1060lbs max.
10,12,14,&16 altered 1060lbs max.
1200cc open 1060lb max
1200cc 1160 lb max.
Cost is $10/ class 2 class max and a $5 fee to cover costs.
Contact Brad Meierotto 319-470-6844
Weigh-In 10:30 to Noon and after parade to 2:00PM
Tractor Pull 2:30 PM to ?
East side of park
All Four Days
Free Sweet Corn
Archway Amusements Midway Games and Rides

Roving Magician

The West Point Sweet Corn Festival still has a few tricks up its sleeve. A magician will be roving the festival grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

BBQ Chicken 1/2 Chicken Dinner
1/4 Chicken Dinner
1/2 Chicken Only