Cornfest 2025
Mark your calendars for September 6, 2025
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 our regular deliciousness from our grill tent, and the BEST sweet corn in town provided this year by Costa Farms.
We will have our Bake Sale, Brown Bag Raffle, kids zone, teen zone, Bingo, LIVE music, and so much more.
Schedule of Events
All Day Activities 2-10 pm
Bingo Tent – Parking Lot
Super Raffle – Parking Lot
Gold Bag Raffle – Parking Lot
Food & Drinks – Parking Lot
2 pm – 5 pm
Cornhole Tournament – East Parking Lot
2 pm – 7 pm
KidZone games and small inflatables – Gymnasium
*Unlimited Wristband required for inflatables, tickets or unlimited wristband for games
2pm – 8pm
Bake Sale – Cafeteria
Scouting America Archery Range – Parking Lot
KidZone large inflatables – Front Lawn *Unlimited Wristband required for inflatables
8 pm – 9:45 pm
GlowZone Kids Party – Gymnasium *Unlimited Wristband required for event
Entertainment
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Michael Schumacher – Side Stage
7 pm – 10 pm
The Rockin’ Hollywoods – Festival 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 – 2 – 5 tickets (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 cafeteria ticket booth, 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 all indoors 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 front lawn KidZone large inflatables. Note: Smaller inflatables are located in the gym for younger children.
*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 two blocks North. Both Hickory Street and Iris Street to the north also have good street parking options.
We need YOU to make this a successful event!
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 High & Mighty. Help us achieve our goal of covering 100% of the entertainment expenses!
- Kid Zone: Help fund games and fun for our youngest guests. Support inflatables tailored for our teenage attendees.
- 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!
Jon Schimnowski, Cornfest Co-chair
Kyle & Kayla Palzer, Cornfest Co-chairs
Thank you to our Cornfest Sponsors
