> Festival guides, travel tips, ticket advice, and event-industry know-how — from the World's Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota to every great fair and festival across the U.S. *Source : https://cornpalacefestival.com/* --- ![Corn Palace Festival logo](https://cornpalacefestival.com/logo.webp) Featured guide # Your guide to America's fairs & festivals Festival guides, travel tips, ticket advice, and event-industry know-how — from the World's Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota to every great fair and festival across the U.S. [The Corn Palace Festival: A Complete Guide to Mitchell's Iconic Event →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/corn-palace-festival/) [![The Corn Palace Festival: A Complete Guide to Mitchell's Iconic Event](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/corn-palace-festival.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/corn-palace-festival/) ## Latest from the blog [All articles →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/magazine/) [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/corn-palace-festival-2026.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/corn-palace-festival-2026/) Guides ### [Corn Palace Festival 2026: What to Expect This Year](https://cornpalacefestival.com/corn-palace-festival-2026/) A 2026 preview of the Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell, SD: late-August timing, the new corn mural theme, carnival and grandstand tradition, and planning tips. Jun 2, 2026 [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/pos-for-festival-vendors.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/pos-for-festival-vendors/) Be a Vendor ### [Square vs. Clover: Best POS for Festival Vendors](https://cornpalacefestival.com/pos-for-festival-vendors/) A vendor's buyer's guide to festival point-of-sale: Square vs. Clover compared on offline mode, hardware, fees, and outdoor connectivity, plus SumUp and Toast. Apr 22, 2026 [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/texas-rodeos-festivals.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/texas-rodeos-festivals/) Guides ### [Texas Rodeos & Festivals: A First-Timer's Guide](https://cornpalacefestival.com/texas-rodeos-festivals/) A first-timer's guide to Texas rodeos and festivals: Houston, the State Fair of Texas, SXSW and ACL in Austin, plus rodeo etiquette and timing tips. Mar 28, 2026 [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/sustainable-festivals.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/sustainable-festivals/) Organize ### [How to Make Your Festival More Sustainable (Without Greenwashing)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/sustainable-festivals/) Practical, honest sustainability steps for event organizers: waste diversion, reusables, cleaner power, and measuring results instead of vague green claims. Mar 5, 2026 [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/rv-vs-tent-festivals.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/rv-vs-tent-festivals/) Plan Your Trip ### [RV vs. Tent Camping for Festival Season](https://cornpalacefestival.com/rv-vs-tent-festivals/) RV vs. tent camping at festivals compared on cost, comfort, setup, passes, and power. A practical guide to picking the right way to sleep on-site. Feb 14, 2026 [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/best-festival-earplugs.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/best-festival-earplugs/) Plan Your Trip ### [Best Festival Earplugs to Protect Your Hearing](https://cornpalacefestival.com/best-festival-earplugs/) A practical buyer's guide to festival earplugs: how high-fidelity musician plugs work, reusable vs. foam, and real brands compared to help you choose. Jan 27, 2026 [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/2026-festival-calendar.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/2026-festival-calendar/) Guides ### [2026 Music Festival Calendar: Dates You Need to Know](https://cornpalacefestival.com/2026-festival-calendar/) A month-by-month look at major US music festivals in 2026 — Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, ACL, EDC and more. Confirm exact dates officially. Jan 9, 2026 [![](https://cornpalacefestival.com/images/articles/event-sponsorship-guide.webp)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/event-sponsorship-guide/) Organize ### [Sponsorship 101: How to Land Sponsors for Your Event](https://cornpalacefestival.com/event-sponsorship-guide/) A practical playbook for event sponsorship: building tiers, crafting a deck, valuing assets, prospecting, activation, and reporting ROI to keep sponsors coming back. Dec 18, 2025 ## Browse by topic [ ### Festival & Fair Guides Destination guides to the best fairs and festivals in America — starting with the iconic Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell, South Dakota. Guides →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/festival-guides/)[ ### Plan Your Trip Where to stay, how to get there, and what to pack so your festival weekend goes smoothly. Plan Your Trip →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/plan-your-trip/)[ ### Tickets & Deals How to buy tickets safely, avoid scams, and find the best value across festivals and platforms. Tickets →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/tickets/)[ ### Organize an Event Practical playbooks for putting on a festival or fair: planning, permits, insurance, safety, and software. Organize →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/organize/)[ ### Suppliers & Vendors What it takes (and what it costs) to source staging, sound, lighting, tents, sanitation, security, and food vendors. Suppliers →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/suppliers/)[ ### Be a Vendor How to become a vendor or exhibitor, set up your booth, and actually sell at fairs and festivals. Be a Vendor →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/be-a-vendor/)[ ### Magazine History, recaps, rankings, and the trends shaping fairs and festivals across the country. Magazine →](https://cornpalacefestival.com/magazine/) Plan your trip ## Going to a festival this season? Find where to stay, how to get there, and what to pack — before the good spots and best prices are gone. 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