Dassel-Cokato Community Guide 2019 | Page 47

Cokato CORN CARNIVAL The crowning of a new Miss Cokato is a highlight of the Cokato Corn Carnival each year. Coronation takes place Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at 8 p.m. this year. Every year during the second week of August, thousands of people gather for what feels like a traditional carnival of the past, enjoying all that the Cokato Corn Carnival has to offer. Included in the three-day event are two days of endless sweet corn. The 70th annual Cokato Corn Carnival will take place Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 12-14, 2019. There will be a kiddie parade beginning at 6 p.m., Mon- day, Aug. 12, followed immediately by the main parade. Several thousand ears of buttery, salty corn-on-the-cob will be served in Peterson Park from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. The best part – the corn is free Tuesday and Wednesday. Corn is not served Monday evening. Those who purchase a button are entered into a cash drawing. Other highlights include the Miss Cokato coronation, corn bingo, Midway rides, and plenty of food vendors to choose from. The events taking place this year include: • Kiddie parade – participation treat will be given to all who enter. • Main parade. • Food stands, carnival rides and Midway by Stipe Shows. • Music in the park featuring Soren and Charlie Bortnem, The Purple Hulls, Mid Minnesota Concert Band, and Tonic Sol-Fa. • Friends of Cokato Area Library book sale. • Annual Miss Cokato coronation, main stage, Tuesday evening. 320.286.2118 DASSELCOKATO.COM | 47