Mark your calendars for September 5, 2026
Cornfest 2025
We need YOU to make this a successful event!
Thank You for Making Cornfest 2025 a HUGE Success!
We are so blessed by our incredible community,
- the amazing Cornfest Committee: Kyle & Kayla Palzer, Rocky & John Yarusso, Katie Black, Sarah Johnson, Jenni Corbett, Dave Skow, Joe Sampair, Julie Stonehouse, Christi Schmidt, Nick & Julie Hageman, Brad Clark, Bri Herman, and Anna Walker
- the many generous sponsors: Madore Realty, State Farm, Express Printing, Mahtomedi Family Dental, Premier Banks, Bartylla Plumbing, Suburban Flooring, Lakeshore Family Dentistry, Sal’s Angus Grill, Genesis Group Homes, Benchwarmer’s Apparel, Hillcrest Brake & Alignment, Indian Hills Golf Club, O’Leary Auto Body, Beyond Hospice, Gunderson Construction, White Bear Smiles, North Point Advisory, State Farm, American Family Insurance, Pop Realty, St Croix Hospice, Yes Wealth Management, Rogosheske, Rogosheske, & Atkins, PLLC, O’Neil Electric, Dominos, OnSite Sanitation, St Paul Pediatric Dentistry, Gene’s Disposal
- all the dedicated volunteers and everyone who gave their time, talents, donations, and energy to make this year’s Cornfest possible — and to all who came out to enjoy the day with us.
Because of you, Cornfest 2025 was truly unforgettable!
Thank you to everyone who supported Cornfest 2025 by purchasing raffle tickets – your generosity and enthusiasm made this year’s celebration such a success!
We’re excited to announce our raffle winners,
Cornfest Raffle Winners
The $2,500 Grand Prize Winner will be announced at the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, September 14.
$1,000 Drawing: Tracy Corcoran
$500 Drawings (3): John & Kathy Norlien, Denny Bohl, and Tony Longville
$50 Drawings (20):St Jude of the lake, Marne Johnson, Bradford Bartlett, Denny Reber, Richelle Sobieski, Christine Boros, Pat Scott, Renee Sass, Nicole Newfield, Boni Westburg, Dean Elwell, Saint Jude of the Lake, Neal Peterson, Tracy Corcoran, Pete & Katie Johnson, Denny Reber, Mack Kullas, Sue Brass, D. Thibault, and Sharon Dufresne
Because of the overwhelming response to our raffle, we added $2,000 in non-cash bonus drawings!
$150 Gift Card: Joan Eckert
$100 Gift: Card: Mitch Bain, Katie West, Deb Zeien, Todd Faehner, Mary Wigstrom, James & Shari Falkowski, Phillips Family, Corliss Thomas, Christy Froehle, Mary Pat Black, and Carol Heinsch
$50 Gift Cards: James & Shari Falkowski, Davis Kohler, Bob Byerly, Jeri Peck, Mark Mueller, Cathy Byerly, Emily Paulson, Lori Tempelis, Tanner Brown, Susan Sampair, Pat Dunnigan, Ken Monyok, Ed Trudeau, John May, and Perso Family
Prize Pick-Up & Tax Info
Checks will be available beginning Thursday, September 18. Please stop in during business hours on or after that date to collect your winnings.
Winners of $500 or more must complete a W-9 form before receiving payment.
Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you again to everyone who purchased tickets, volunteered, or joined us for Cornfest 2025. Your support makes all the difference in building this vibrant community! 💛
With gratitude,
St. Jude of the Lake Cornfest Team
Cornfest is our annual community event that features FUN for everyone! It takes a great many hours of planning and everyone participating in some way for it to be successful.
There will be fun snacks, delicious food from local restaurants, and the BEST sweet corn in town provided this year by Costa Farms.
We will have our Bake Sale, Gold Bag Raffle (items at $100 value or higher), KidZone, GlowZone, Bingo Tent, LIVE music, and so much more.
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 5 Activities
Trivia Night, Ministry Center (cafeteria, enter through, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 6 – All Day Activities 2-10 pm
Outdoor Activities
2 pm – 5 pm Cornhole Tournament – East Parking Lot. Register your team
2 pm – 7:30 pm KidZone Games and Inflatables – Front Lawn
*Unlimited Wristband required for inflatables, tickets or unlimited wristband for games
2 pm – 8 pm Cornfest Raffle Tickets ($10 cash only) – Parking Lot
*1 drawing of $2500, 1 drawing of $1000, 3 drawings of $500, 20 drawings of $50
2 pm – 8 pm Gold Bag Raffle ($5 cash only) – Parking Lot
*1 ticket per entry, many items to bid on!
2 pm – 8 pm Community Partners – Parking Lot
Boy Scouts of America – Archery Tent
Girl Scouts of America Tent
Fleet Farm Tent
2 pm – 10 pm Food & Drinks – Parking Lot
Red Luna Seasons Tacos – $7 – $12
Kirkwood BBQ – $9 – $12
Beer, Wine, Seltzer & Margaritas – $7
Pop & Water – $2
Corn & Snacks – $2
Indoor Activities
2 pm – 10 pm Domino’s Pizza Kids Meal – Cafeteria
2 pm – 8 pm Bake Sale – Cafeteria
2 pm – 9 pm Bingo – Bingo Tent
4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Face Painting – Cafeteria
7:45 pm – 9:45 pm GlowZone Kid’s DJ Dance Party – Gymnasium *Unlimited Wristband required for event
Entertainment
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Mahtomedi Zephyr Jazz Quartet – Side Stage
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Michael Schumacher – Side Stage
7 pm – 10 pm The Rockin’ Hollywoods – St. Paul Pediatric Dentistry Main Stage
FAQ’s
How much are tickets and what do items cost?
$1 = 1 ticket
KidZone – 1 ticket per play or $20 for unlimited wristband
Food
- Snack items – 2 tickets
- Corn on the cob – 2 tickets
- Bake Sale items – A la Carte ticket pricing (cash also accepted)
- Beer, Wine & seltzers – 7 tickets
- Kid meals – 7 tickets
- Adult meals – 10 to 12 tickets
How much is the Unlimited Wristband and what does it include?
$20 which includes unlimited KidZone game play, inflatables & access to the GlowZone party
Is there a separate wristband for teenagers?
No, this year there is just a single wristband and a single price for all ages.
Do you take credit cards or cash?
Yes, we accept both forms of payment at our ticket booths. Here you can purchase tickets for food, drinks and games. Note: Cash is only accepted for raffle tickets and bingo play. Our Bake Sale accepts both tickets and cash.
Can I skip the lines?
Yes! Here are some tips – The alcohol tent can accept either credit cards or tickets, but they have a special ticket-only line. Unlimited Wristbands can only be purchased at the ticket booth inside school, so skip the main ticket line and proceed directly there (you can also purchase regular tickets there too!)
Where is the KidZone?
The KidZone is on the front lawn this year! Visit the school cafeteria & gym to access all KidZone activities this year.
How do I get to the front lawn inflatables?
Visit the school cafeteria and go down the right hall to access the KidZone & Teen Zone inflatables.
*An Unlimited Wristband is required for all inflatables.
What is the GlowZone Kids Party?
New for 2025 the GlowZone Kids Party will feature a live DJ, dancing and a fun glow in the dark party atmosphere! The party begins at 8pm in the gym.
*An Unlimited Wristband is required to access the event.
Where do I park?
On site we have two parking lots, the main church lot and a small grass parking area to the south on Fir Street. Public street parking is also available, but Mahtomedi has many parking restrictions due to narrow roads. Please follow all posted signs, and do not block driveways and intersections. Overflow parking is available at Majestic Pines Community Church (930 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115) two blocks North. Both Hickory Street and Iris Street to the north also have good street parking options.
Great Music
The Cornfest Team is asking for donations of:
Misc. Items
Water
cases of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, A&W Rootbeer, Fanta Orange, LaCroix water, bottles of water and snack packs of Lays chips
Gift Cards for Trivia Night prizes
Raffle Items
New this year! Donate a LARGE item to our new Gold Bag raffle. It can be a snow blower, lawn mower, smoker, etc.
Bake Sale
Start now and freeze your creations. If you are a caner save us some of the pickles.
Be a Cornfest Sponsor
Our 41st Annual Cornfest on Saturday, September 6th, is set to be the best year yet! This community-building event in Mahtomedi and surrounding areas typically draws over 2000 guests!
As a valued member of our community, we are inviting you to be a part of our Cornfest Sponsor Program. The program provides you the opportunity to have your business name/logo visibly displayed around the campus during the event, along with shout-outs during the event, in our eNews, and on our website. See the enclosed sponsorship levels available.
In addition to the general sponsorship, we are offering opportunities to sponsor specific event stations:
- Main and side stage: Sponsor the entertainment by the Rockin’ Hollywoods on the main stage and Michael Schumacher on the side stage. Help us achieve our goal of covering 100% of the entertainment expenses!
- Corn: Ensure we have enough corn to last the event by contributing to its success.
- Bingo: Keep the fun going with prizes and supplies for our bingo games.
- General: Support the overall event, ensuring every aspect of Cornfest is a success.
To partner with St. Jude and Cornfest:
- Email Kathy Giuliano at kgiuliano@stjudeofthelake.org with a high-resolution jpeg or png of your business’s logo.
- Download the Sponsor Level Form and mail your donation to St. Jude of the Lake Church, Cornfest Sponsor Program, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, MN 55115.
We look forward to hearing from you soon, and may God bless you!
Kyle Palzer, Cornfest chair
Thank you to our Cornfest Sponsors
