Weekend features concerts, Fireman’s Dance, wood carving, carnival rides, parade, pie social, corn
By Holly Neumann
The Scandinavia Corn Roast will take place Aug. 2-4, at 100 Industrial Park Drive.
“This is a long-standing tradition, and we have really worked hard to keep this event going,” said Mike Hayes, president of the Scandinavia Booster Club, which puts on the event. “This is a great way to bring community together.”
The 51st annual event includes a craft fair, corn, carnival rides, a parade and entertainment.
Wood carving is a highlight throughout the weekend.
“This year, we have 10 carvers that will be participating,” said Jerry Kopecky, who helps organize the event. “This has been highly attended over the year as it is not something you see around here on a regular basis.
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Each carver will work on one masterpiece throughout the weekend and also three quick carves.
“Attendees will have the chance to buy these carvings over the weekend,” said Kopecky. “They create some pretty amazing pieces.”
Friday
The gates will open at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, with a $20 wristband unlimited ride special, followed by mini quick carve at 5 p.m. and the Cob Run at 6 p.m.
The Fireman’s Dance will begin at 7 p.m. with music provided by Blame it on Waylon.
“The Scandinavia Fire Department is a huge help for us,” said Hayes. “They work all the gates on Friday night, and they get all the admissions from that.”
“We feel it is a great opportunity to give back to the community that supports us all year long,” said Fire Chief Bryan Fuhs. “We support the Scandinavia Booster Club by helping them set up the fencing and roadway guidelines for safety.”
The department will also sell raffle tickets in a fundraising effort.
Saturday
The gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, gates with tractor pull registration held from 8-11 a.m.
The corn roast parade will be held at 11 a.m., with Dell and Shelley Mork as the Grand Marshalls.
The couple has been long-time volunteers at the corn roast.
“We are honored to be selected as Grand Marshalls for this year’s Scandinavia Corn Roast Parade,” said Shelley.
“It’s very humbling to be recognized for this honor,” added Dell. “I am trying to do my part to make Scandinavia a better community to live in.”
They are both excited to see the development of the Scandinavia Booster Club into a major community organization.
“Working with these people and seeing the changes and the growth has been incredible,” said Shelley. “We are so excited for the future of the Scandinavia Booster Club.”
Other activities on Saturday include the tractor pull and craft fair. The tractor pull begins at 11 a.m., with the craft fair opening then as well. Roasted corn will be for sale at $1 an ear.
The $20 unlimited rides wristband special will take place from noon to 4 p.m. and again from 6-10 p.m.
A quick carve will be held at 6 p.m., followed by a quick carve auction at 7 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by the Urban Hillbillies from 2:30-6:30 p.m., and BoomBoxx from 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Sunday
The gates will open on 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4.
The craft fair will begin at 8 a.m., followed by church services at 9:30 a.m.
The traditional pie and ice cream social will be held at 10:30 a.m. until it is gone, and free corn will be served at 11 a.m.
Truck Pull registration will be held at 10 a.m., with the competition beginning at 1 p.m.
A mini quick carve will be held at 2 p.m. followed by a quick carve and masterpiece auction at 3:30 p.m.
Eric Bestul will perform from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Dizzy D Balloon Twister will be on hand from noon to 4 p.m., and Copper Box will play from 2-5 p.m.
Admission is $5 for those 21 and over, $3 for those ages 13-20 and no charge for those age 12 and under.
Correction
The time for Friday’s Cob Run was incorrect when initially posted. The correct time is 6 p.m.