The Sports & Events Authority promotes and sells the Mitchell community, its facilities and accommodations to the sports and events marketplace for the purpose of bringing a variety of events to Mitchell, in order to improve the quality of life in the Mitchell region and to further the Mitchell economy.

The Sports & Events Authority Advisory Committee reviews funding applications from organizations that are interested in bringing new events, or expanding existing events in the Mitchell community; focusing on those events that will increase overnight hotel stays in the Mitchell community.

Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm in City Hall - Council Chambers.

Mitchell Sports & Events Authority

Join the Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Kids Fun Run—The A-MAIZE-Ing Race!

**Race Weekend Schedule**

*Saturday, October 3rd*

* Packet Pickup at the Corn Palace from 3 pm to 5 pm
* Kiwanis Kids Fun Run starting at 5 pm in the Corn Palace Plaza - Sign up [HERE](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA5AA23A0FBCE9-59346384-2026)

*Sunday, October 4th*

* Packet Pickup at the Corn Palace from 6 am to 7 am
* RACE TIME!

Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Mitchell, this inspiring running event offers distances for all levels: a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, starting at 7:30 AM CDT.&#x20;

All proceeds support local children’s programs, including Girls on the Run and Big Friend Little Friend.&#x20;

Don’t miss packet pickup on October 3rd (3–5 PM) and October 4th (6–7 AM) at the Corn Palace.

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* Take a moment to click on, review, and submit the [***Mitchell SEA-QR Code Hotel Survey***](https://www.cityofmitchellsd.gov/FormCenter/City-CouncilMayor-4/Sports-Events-Authority-QR-Code-Hotel-Su-110), so we can hear more about your visit and stay in Mitchell, SD!

Last of all, go ahead and check out the [***Mitchell SD - Events Calendar***](https://www.mitchellsd.com/events/calendar/) for a comprehensive listing of other events and activities going on during your stop in Mitchell, SD!

Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Kids Fun Run

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The Corn Palace is located at 604 North Main Street in Mitchell, South Dakota.

So you want to visit the Corn Palace? We would be thrilled to have you! 

Come and experience it! Visiting is FREE!

The Corn Palace is open year-round and is free to visit. Our peak season is from Memorial Day through Labor Day. When you come during this time, you truly see the Corn Palace come to life as it is redecorated with new corn, grain and grass to showcase a new theme. However, the Corn Palace is never completely bare, so you will always see a building that is truly an American Icon!

During the summer months the Corn Palace offers free guided tours led by friendly guides full of "a-maize-ing" facts, like how many nails and staples are used in the decoration process. The tour also features an outstanding video explaining the Corn Palace Story. After the tour you can view displays about the Corn Palace, how the murals are created, souvenirs and entertainment from the past, and how the corn is grown.

Today, the Corn Palace is more than the home of the festival or a point of interest of tourists. It is a practical structure adaptable to many purposes. Included among its many uses are industrial exhibits, dances, stage shows, meetings, banquets, proms, graduations arena for Mitchell High School and Dakota Wesleyan University as well as district, regional and state basketball tournaments. 

USA Today named the Corn Palace one of the top 10 places in America for high school basketball.