What a spring and summer our farmers have had! But that is not going to stop the state hand corn picking contest, sponsored by the Dakota Heritage. The horse-drawn wagons are ready as well as their driver, corn is ready to be picked, equipment is in place. The event will be held on Sunday, October 13 near Colton, at 464th Ave and 1/2 mile east on 248th St (elevator grounds).
Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.though pre-registration is available.
The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and announcer Todd Kringen will begin the contest at 11:00 a.m.
There are Picking Divisions by ages 4-100, and 4-H and FFA members are encouraged to attend and take part, so hand corn picking can go on for years. A good pair of gloves or a corn hook are highly recommended, as is practice! The top three in each division will go to the National Contest on October 19-20 in Gothenburg, NE.
Questions and pre-registrations can be done by calling Karl at 605-759-2756, Verna at 605-270-1056, or Brian at 605-659-0304.
