MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Want to own a piece of Corn Palace history? About 1,700 of the iconic Corn Palace chairs are being auctioned off as part of a major renovation project. The online auction, hosted by Purple Wave, is live now and closes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19. The chair removal comes after years of planning and a $567,000 upgrade approved by the Mitchell City Council. The project includes new seating, ADA-compliant handrails, and full removal of the old chairs following the 2025 Corn Palace Festival. All items are sold as-is through Purple Wave’s website, and buyers are responsible for pickup. For details, visit purplewave.com For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
Corn Palace Chairs Up for Auction Ahead of Renovation
Fans of South Dakota’s iconic Corn Palace have a chance to own a piece of history, as about 1,700 original chairs are being auctioned off during a major renovation project. The online auction, hosted by Purple Wave, is live now and will close at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19.
