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1. What are the hours of the Corn Palace?

January - April
Monday - Saturday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


May 1 - May 29th
Daily
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Memorial Day -August*
Daily
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
*Hours subject to change during Corn Palace Festival, August 23 - 27, 2017.


Labor Day - October
Daily
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


November -December
Monday - Saturday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


The Corn Palace will be closed the following holidays:
- Easter
- Thanksgiving
- Friday, December 23rd at noon, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Monday the 26th
- New Years Eve, New Years Day, President's Day, Veteran's Day and Native American Day.

2. Do you give out the secret recipe for the famous World’s Only Popcorn Balls?

Sorry, we do not. It’s what keeps you coming back for more!

3. What number do I call for lost and found?

You can reach the lost and found by calling 605-995-8430.

4. How often do they change the pictures on the outside of the building?

Every year, unless there is drought or some unforeseen reason the crops do not do well.

5. How much corn is used?

Over 275,000 ears of corn are used in redecorating the Corn Palace.

6. How do they color the corn?

All the colors of corn are naturally grown with special seed raised just for the Corn Palace. Each color must be planted in separate fields to maintain its pure color.

7. How do they pick the theme each year?

The Corn Palace Festival Committee selects the theme each year. If you have an idea, share it with us using the form below.

Contact Us Form

8. What is inside the Corn Palace?

Inside the Corn Palace are pictures from almost all of the prior years the Corn Palace has been decorated. A Corn Palace Video explains the story of the Corn Palace, so come and Experience It!

9. How can I become a sponsor and have my company name and logo on the scoreboards in the Corn Palace?

If you are interested in a scoreboard sponsorship, please call or contact:

Jody Swier
Business Manager
Daktronics Sports Marketing
600 E 54th Street North
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Phone: 605-697-4386
Cell Phone: 605-695-8571
Fax: 605-697-4746