Gladbrook Corn Carnival

Gladbrook Corn Carnival
Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 at 7:30am
Various locations in Gladbrook

Our 101st Celebration!

The Gladbrook Corn Carnival is an annual event celebrated in Gladbrook, Iowa. It is well known for its Friday evening Grand Parade. There is Free entertainment every night. Many families and friends gather during the Corn Carnival celebration, and Gladbrook/G-R High School class reunions are often held concurrently with Corn Carnival festivities.

This celebration, hosted by the Gladbrook Community, organized by the Gladbrook Corn Carnival Corporation, is made possible by the endless cooperative effort of the residents and businesses in and around Gladbrook that make this community their home. The proceeds of the celebration are funneled back into the community by funding projects aimed at improving quality of life for those in and around Gladbrook.

The Corn Carnival Corporation wishes to Thank all who donate time, money and resources that contribute to the yearly success of our small town celebration!

DAILY EVENTS:

- Scott Amusement Rides & Midway - Sweet Corn  - Merchant Exhibits

- Free Music & Entertainment on Main - Quilt Raffle - T-Shirt  Sales

- Matchstick Marvels -  Beer Garden--East End of Main St - Gladbrook Museum 

Carnival Midway Rides

Our carnival company for 2023 will be Scott Amusements. There will be rides as well as inflatables this year. Below are photos of some of the rides. Advance rides tickets for wristbands will be available for each session at $20 each. These will be available at Casey's, Great Western Bank, Hometown Foods, and City Hall in Gladbrook. Wristbands during Carnival will be $25 each per session. 

SATURDAY EVENTS

-  Pancake Breakfast - West End of Main St~ 7:30-10am (sponsored by Hometown Foods & Farm Credit Services)

- Tractor Ride - Johnston/Gould St  Registration @ 7am - 641-485-1288

- 5K Walk/Run Register 7am - Race @ 8am - City Park

- Cribbage Tournament

8:00 Registration @ City Center

$1 Registration Fee

- Kids' Activities - 10am - City Park Register @ 9am - 515-297-0500

(Sponsored by Schade Lime & Rock, FCS & Gladbrook Pharmacy)

- Car Show-- Johnston St - Registration 10am-12pm and Show 12-3pm (515-250-9171)

- Scott Amusements - Rides & Midway

1-5 pm and 6-10pm ~~ Ride Wrist Bands  

$25 each session

- Firemen Waterball Contests 

1:00pm registration - east end of City Park  -- pre-registration @ 515-297-0500

- Merchant & Business Exhibits,

Upstairs City Center - open from 1-7pm

- Caricature Artist

Upstairs City Center - open from7-9pm

-  Free Entertainment - Katie & the Honky Tonks

East End of Main - 7-10pm 

- FIREWORKS!!! - 10pm  - NE corner of town

(sponsored by Corn Carnival Corp) 

Festival Dates: June 15 - 18, 2023

Location: Various locations in Gladbrook

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