> History, recaps, rankings, and the trends shaping fairs and festivals across the country.

*Source : https://cornpalacefestival.com/magazine/*

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# Magazine

History, recaps, rankings, and the trends shaping fairs and festivals across the country.

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Magazine

### [How Cashless Payments Took Over Festivals (RFID Explained)](https://cornpalacefestival.com/cashless-festivals-rfid/)

Why festivals went cashless: how RFID wristbands work, the perks for organizers and fans, top-ups and refunds, and the privacy questions worth asking.

Dec 3, 2025

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Magazine

### [The History of County Fairs in America](https://cornpalacefestival.com/history-of-county-fairs/)

How American county fairs grew from 18th-century agricultural shows into the midways, livestock barns, and grandstands we still flock to today.

Oct 21, 2025

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Magazine

### [What Is the World's Only Corn Palace? History & Visiting Guide](https://cornpalacefestival.com/worlds-only-corn-palace/)

Discover the World's Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD — its corn-mural history, Moorish-revival domes, role as an arena, and how to visit this iconic landmark.

Mar 20, 2025