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September 9, 2017 – Callingwood Cornfest
September 9, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
On Saturday, September 9 from 12-4pm, The Marketplace at Callingwood is hosting the 19th Annual Cornfest presented by Servus Credit Union. Cornfest is a family event in Edmonton that raises funds for the Edmonton Firefighter’s Burn Treatment Society.
Each year, the Firefighters’ Burn Unit treats approximately 200 burn survivors in the Edmonton area. The majority are young children who have been scalded or firefighters who are injured on the job. Fortunately, the Firefighters Burn Treatment Society exists to help local burn survivors through research and development, special equipment and training, and the Alberta Children Burn camp.
This exciting community event takes place at the Marketplace at Callingwood shopping centre in the covered courtyard area and parking lot near Safeway. Attractions include:
- Fresh, hot buttered taber corn (by donation)
- Hot dogs and refreshments
- Fire truck tours with the Edmonton Firefighters
- Petting zoo
- Pony rides
- Hay rides in the parking lot (pickup location in the courtyard entrance near Callingwood Professional Centre, 6650-177St.)
- Bouncy castles
- 50/50 Raffle
- And much more!
Tickets:
Cornfest operates on a ticket system for most food and activities. Tickets are $1.00 each and can be purchase at the ticket tent set up at the main courtyard entrance near Safeway.
Prices are as follows:
Bouncers: 1 ticket each, or purchase an all you can ride wristband for $5.00
Pony Rides: 4 tickets
Hay Rides: 3 tickets
Petting Zoo: 3 tickets
Games: 1-5 tickets
Freshly cooked Taber Corn: By cash donation of your choice
Hot dog & drink: 4 tickets
Kettle corn truck: Cash
Novelty toy sales: Cash
Please join us for this fun event that makes a difference in our community!
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