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Mendota Sweet Corn Festival 50/50 winner takes home $21,120

Winner was drawn at conclusion of festival

By Shaw Local News Network

A large crowd of people gathers at the corner of Illinois Avenue and Jefferson Street for free sweet corn during the 75th annual Sweet Corn Festival on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Mendota. (Scott Anderson - sanderson@shawmedia.com)

August 16, 2022 at 1:57 am CDT

Jennifer Escatel won the 50/50 raffle for the 75th annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival, taking home $21,120. The winning number was drawn Sunday evening.