August 18-22, 2010

Wednesday, August 18

Praise Fest (American Legion Tent) - 7:00 p.m.  A night of entertainment filled with a variety of Praise and Gospel music for the whole family to enjoy. For more information call Diane at 507-
534-2105.

Thursday, August 19

Greenwood Insurance Agency Night (Wedgewood Park) - 7:00 p.m. (Wedgewood Park) Crowning of the Corn on the Cob Days King & Queen. Live music from “Rochester Community Band”. Pie in the park, sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church. Info at 507-534-3861. Free Admission.

Friday, August 20

City-wide garage sales start and run through the weekend. Get on the map through Lyons BP & Mini Mart at 534-3030.

Carnival at St. Isidore of Greenwood Prairie - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Games, wagon rides, face painting, food
and more. For more info, call 534-3191.

Plainview Fireman’s Dance (Municipal Liquor Store) - 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Donation/ Admission: $5.00 Serving Fire House Pork Sandwiches from 6:30 p.m. til gone.  Live music from “Urban Rubes”— Great Party Band! For more info, call 534-3307. This is a benefit for the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department.

Gopher Count Reunion - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 21

City-wide Garage Sales continue. Pick up your map at Lyons BP.

5K/1 mile Run/Walk (American Legion) 8:00 a.m.- Registration; 9:00 a.m. - Race begins. Prizes for best times
in various age brackets. For info or to register, call Mike Andring at 507-951-1460. This event is a benefit for the Plainview Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams.

Three Man "Best Shot" Golf Tournament (Piper Hills Golf Course) 8:30 a.m. 3 Man “Best Shot” Golf Tournament, Piper Hills Golf Course. Shotgun
start. 2 flights. Call Piper Hills to register at 507-534-2613.

Antique/Farm Tractor Pull (Progressive Ag Fertilizer Plant) - 10:00 a.m. Sign up at 9:00 a.m. To enter or for more info, call Larry 507-696-6791.

Quilt Show (Christian Life Center-Immanuel Lutheran Church) - 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Admission $3.00. Piecemakers Quilt Group.

Plainview Baseball Reunion (Eckstein Field) - 12:00 p.m. Noon-4:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.- Popper game for Alumni Kids; 2:00 p.m.- Old Timers Baseball game; 4:00 p.m.- Meal/Banquet at Legion

Peoples State Bank FUNFEST - (Wedgewood Park Gazebo) 1:00 p.m.  Kids and adults will compete in various games that include three-legged race, ice cream eating contest, Corn-on-the-Cob Toss. Cash prizes awarded to the top finishers in each age bracket. Call Madonna at 534-3137 for more information.

Tractor Games (Wedgewood Park) 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Plainview Lions and the Greenwood Prairie Classic Iron Club. Timed events featuring Surprise Event, 3 Man Race, barrel race, washer in bucket, touching post. Information call Paul 534-2991.

Corn-on-the-Cob Days Street Dance - featuring "The UnderAchievers" and "Shirts & Skin" - Two of the hottest new bandsin the region together in one Great Show!  (American Legion Parking Lot)  
6:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Kids 12 and under - $8. No carry-ins. Food and beverages available on grounds. Tickets are available from any Lions Club/Knights of Columbus member or at Lyons BP. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. No refunds. Rain or shine!

Sunday, August 22

Grand Parade 1:30 p.m. Over 100 units are registered. To enter, call Dirk at 507-251-9641 or register online at www.corncobdays.com

Co-ed Volleyball Tournament - (American Legion) - 8:00 a.m. To enter or for information, call Melissa at 507-534-3848.

Quilt Show (Christian Life Center-Immanuel Lutheran Church) - 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Piecemakers Quilt Group show continues. Admission $3.00. .

BBQ Chicken Dinner (American Legion) - 11:00 a.m. Serving until gone. For information, call 534-3298.

FREE SWEET CORN (Wedgewood Park Tent) - 11:00 a.m. - til gone. Corn picked fresh that morning by Lakeside Foods. Award-winning butter from Plainview Milk Products. Serving tent provided by Lannings Food Center. Corn hauled by Zeke LeVan. Composting by Ken Jacobs & Sons

Doubles Horseshoe Tournament (behind the American Legion) - 1:00 p.m. For information, call Jim at 507-534-3445

Live Music from Jim & the Country Lads (American Legion Beer Tent) - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fun, Food, Crafts and Games in Wedgewood Park all day long!