Attendance for extra shows
* indicates free shows
2011 events
Hairball, 1,100
Norwegian comedians*, 225
Wayne Newton, 1,540
VCY gospel hymns*, 525
Zone 4 program (performance for special events personnel from South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin), 375
2012 events
Hairball, 1,725
A Night to Remember (1950s rockabilly tribute), 900
Billy Currington and Jake Owen, 2,450
USAF band*, 750
Red Green, 1,175
VCY gospel hymns*, 700
Boogie Wonderland, 515
Oak Ridge Boys, 1,716
Corn Palace budgets
The 2012 budget is higher mostly due to repairs from the May hailstorm.
2008: $1,391,732
2009: $1,689,533
2010: $1,717,203
2011: $1,784,932
2012: $2,187,358
Corn Palace appropriations from city general fund
2008: $400,000
2009: $400,000
2010: $335,000
2011: $375,000
2012: $390,000 (budgeted)
Upcoming shows
Winter Dance Party, Feb. 24
Gaithers Gospel show, April 11
Hairball, April 13
Willie Nelson, May 16
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