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The 63rd Annual Cokato Corn Carnival will be August 13-14-15, 2012. Mark you calendars now!
Since 1950, the Cokato Corn Carnival has provided fun and entertainment for the entire family.
News & Information
The headliner act this year will be Divas Through the Decades, an fun and energetic look at some of the most well known female vocalists of the last seven decades.
This year’s carnival marks the 35th Anniversary of the Mid Minnesota Concert Band. Join us Wednesday night in helping the band mark this milestone!
The grand prize car for this year’s carnival will be a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (picture coming soon). Ticket information will be out in May.
Parade information and registration forms are now available. Go to the Parade Page for details.
Congratulations to the 2011-12 Cokato Royalty:
Miss Cokato – Rebecca Ryan
Princess -Amber Hancock
Miss Congeniality -Rachael Gahnz
More information will be posted at the spring progresses.
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
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
