The West Point, Iowa Sweet Corn Festival

August 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2008


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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 7, 2008
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 8, 2008
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 9, 2008
10K and 5K Run Registration 6:45 AM to 7:30 AM Entry Fee $15 in advance and $20 day of the race.
Click here to download entry form.
(Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
Registration
Run Begins in Front of Main Stage 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Awards Ceremony 9:15 AM
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.

For more information contact Don Walljasper: 319-837-6405.

Registration and Qualifying 8:00 AM
Tournament Finals 9:00 AM
 Junior Water Fights   Ages 7-12, No entry fee
 Registration 11:30 AM to Noon  
 Water Fights Noon to 2:00 PM Ride tickets to all winners, Ribbons to all Participants
 Pee Wee Drags    Ages 3-6, No Entry Fee
 Registration  1:30 PM to 2:00 PM  
 Pee Wee Drag Races  2:00 PM to 3:30 PM  Trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Candy and Ribbons to all Participants
Paulette's Dance Studio 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 10, 2008
Sweet Corn and BBQ Chicken 11:00 AM to ?
Parade Noon No entry fee.
Parade Entry Form
The Stepperettes Following the Parade
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

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

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