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The 62nd Annual Cokato Corn Carnival will be August 8-9-10, 2011. Mark you calendars now!
Since 1950, the Cokato Corn Carnival has provided fun and entertainment for the entire family.
The complete list of prize winners is now available. Congrats to all of you!
News & Information
Congratulations to the 2011-12 Cokato Royalty:
Miss Cokato – Rebecca Ryan
Princess -Amber Hancock
Miss Congeniality -Rachael Gahnz
We are pleased to announce that the entertainment for Wednesday evening will be the Mid Minnesota Concert Band at 7:00 p.m., and the return of The Killer Hayseeds at 8:00 p.m.
The grand prize car for this year will be a 2012 Ford Focus SE. Ticket information is available at Cokato Transportation, 320-286-2315.
Our Schedule of Events is updated regularly.
General Information
• Cokato City Hall: 320-286-5505;
Dorene Erickson or Louann Worden
Email: depclerk@cokato.mn.us
A wonderful night view of the 2010 Carnival. Photo courtesy of Sharyn Tormanen.
Parade Information
• Kiddie Parade – Jane Ryan. Home: 320-286-2804; e-mail: jane.ryan@dc.k12.mn.us
• Main Parade – Mark Peterson. Cell: 612-720-3111; e-mail: swansonpeterson@embarqmail.com
• Click here for complete Parade Information.
Royalty Information
• General Questions – Cokato City Hall, 320-286-5505
• Royalty Committee Chair – Jody Danielson, 320-286-5362
The 2010 – 2011 Royalty :
Queen – Maddie Erickson
Princesses – Tessa Lundeen & Sarah Nelson
For a complete list of past Miss Cokato’s, click here.
Vendor Information
The policy of the Cokato Corn Carnival is that only local non-profit or charitable groups are allowed to rent space in the park for vending purposes.
The city of Cokato does not allow vendors to set up on any city street adjacent to or near the carnival.
All contracted vendors must possess proof of non-profit or charity status and have a valid insurance certificate.
Stands serving food must pass all requisite health and safety inspections and pay an electrical inspection fee.
Due to limited space in the park, there are NO OPENINGS for additional vending spots at this time.
Those with questions must contact Carnival Chair Dorene Erickson – doreneerickson10@charter.net
