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2024 State of Iowa and National Corn Husking Competitions

Indian Creek Historical Society hosted the State of Iowa and the National Hand Corn Husking Competition October 19th and 20th 2024.  More information on the Corn Husking national contest.

We at the Museum are proud to have hosted this event for 2024. This marked 100 years since the first event was held in Iowa.
The State of Iowa competition was held on Saturday October 19th and the National Event was held on Sunday October 20th. There were other events and activities throughout the day. Including food and swap meet venders. The Museum was open.  What an exciting adventure for SW Iowa! For more information on corn husking events contact event coordinator Jeff Christiansen at 712-542-0011.     

 

    2025 Event Dates are pending

    2024 Events                            

  • Membership Drive Jan through March 2024
    Members can join at any time. Member fees are $10 for an individual or a family membership is $15.
  • Volunteers are needed to be museum hosts:
    The museum needs volunteers to open/ host the museum Thursday 10a – 2pm, Friday 10a – 2p, Saturday 10a – 2p, and Sunday 12p – 4p. Please consider being a host. For more information contact Bill McGrew at 712-370-7150
  • CORN BOIL   Sunday July 14, 2024 at the Indian Creek Museum.  There will be oat harvest with horse drawn equipment all afternoon.  There will be a free kid’s pedal tractor pull starting at 4 PM.  The corn boil and grilled pork chop dinner starts at 5 PM for a freewill donation.  Thanks for supporting the Indian Creek Museum.  

Past Corn Husking Event Results

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