World's Only Corn Palace
Mitchell, SD
Corn Palace? What? Why?
Well, when we tell you that whisky was made out of corn,
that the Corn Palace works close together with Klock Werks Custom Motorcycles
and that the HOT BIKE TOUR was at the Corn Palce,
it makes a lot more sence, right?!
And when you see my good friend Katie Knudson, director of the Corn Palace,
you'll understand why we love to go to the Palace whenever we are in Mitchell, SD!
Katie Knudson, Director of the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD and me
"For over 120 years, the World’s Only Corn Palace
has attracted the unusual, the notable, and the road-weary.
This year, this whimsical building will undergo a royal transformation before your very eyes!
In addition to the annual redecorating, parts of the Palace will be under corn-struction while we work to bring an even greater experience for you to visit. New ear-chitecture, new interactive exhibits, and a new, welcoming design will make the Corn Palace more exciting than ever. The theme of 2015 is “South Dakota’s 125th”.
The remodel of the Corn Palace will feature larger exterior murals, new sign, custom-designed light-up domes, and a walk-out balcony – and that’s just on the outside! On the interior, you will be greeted with a new grand entry and lobby and a redesigned box office. For the first time in decades, you will also be invited to the second floor of the Corn Palace where you will find a
beautiful Oscar Howe exhibit space and access to the front balcony."
Check out the photo's and enjoy!
Mitchell Corn Palace 604 North Main Street, Mitchell, South Dakota
Phone 605-995-8430 www.cornpalace.com
Entrance hall
Upstairs,new exhibit space
Katie on the front balcony, overlooking Mitchell, SD
Farmers equipment
Many, many old photo's on the walls,
showing the history of America's Corn Palaces
Corn balls being made, a sweet candy
Horst disguised as corn
Horst enjoying a big bag of corn
We love it when Katie gives us presents!
Impressive building
Maintanance is hard labour,
a team of corn specialists is working hard to keep the Corn Palace in good shape
Yes, all the murals are made of corn!
Entrance sign
Gift shop
Corn pigs!
OH yes, I had to buy some stuff!
Horst, Katie and me
'HornyCorny' came to travel with us on our Road Trip!
Mitchell Corn Palace 604 North Main Street, Mitchell, South Dakota
Phone 605-995-8430 www.cornpalace.com
Onno “Berserk” Wieringa - Photo’s Onno, G-Rat and Horst
Special Thanks to the City of Sturgis, The Buffalo Chip,
John Parham (National MC Museum Anamosa, IA)
and Richie & Donna for all your help, kindness and hospitality!
Please check out the 112 photo's we made
in the World's Only Corn Palace, Mitchell, SD
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