Sweet Corn Serenade Overcomes The Heat
Sweet Corn Serenade attracted nearly 3000 people in 2021. (photo by Monte Goodyk/Oskaloosa News)
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Late July heat certainly was a factor at Oskaloosa’s annual Sweet Corn Serenade Thursday evening.
Sweet Corn Serenade has undoubtedly become an Oskaloosa tradition, having been celebrated on the square for over 30 years now.
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers found a way to continue the tradition while maintaining safety for those involved.
There were kids games, rides by C1st, animals by Mahaska Farm Bureau, food trucks, and of course, that famous sweet corn.
Deann DeGroot with Mahaska Chamber and Development Group said 220 dozen ears of sweet corn were available, and 1200 hamburgers were grilled up during the celebration.
It was the first year that the new stainless steel grill was used for cooking the corn. The old cooker was replaced thanks to a grant from the Mahaska County Community Foundation.
The crowd size was estimated to be around 3000, and 32 vendors and six food trucks helped fill the square.
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