This is Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Week, and although the rodeo itself has been cancelled, many of the week’s traditional events are still taking place.
The Community Kick Off Event is scheduled for 5:30 this evening at 6th and Main. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Corn Palace.
The rodeo parade is still scheduled for Saturday at 10:30 AM on Mitchell’s Main Street with the theme “The Future Is Now.”
The chili cook-off and Family Fun Day will be held at the new rodeo grounds located at 5951 Airport Road, north of the Pepsi Soccer Complex and west of the Mitchell Airport. Chili serving to the public starts at 11 AM, as does Family Fun Day.
For more information, go to http://www.cornpalacestampede.com.