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Mapleton Named Finalist in $150,000 Cenex Hometown Throwdown—Public Voting Open Through May 31
MAPLETON, IA — Big things could be in store for small-town Mapleton as it’s been named one of just five finalists in the national Cenex Hometown Throwdown, a competition that highlights the most unique and community-driven local celebrations across the country. With $150,000 up for grabs, Mapleton's famous 4th of July Celebration is now in the national spotlight—and your vote could help bring the prize home.
Mapleton’s Independence Day bash is anything but ordinary. Spanning three days, the celebration features events you won't find just anywhere, including chicken poop bingo, foam parties, tractor pulls, and classic carnival rides. It’s a quirky, family-friendly festival that captures the heart of rural America—exactly the kind of hometown charm Cenex hopes to recognize and reward.
Other finalists include Windmill Days in Baldwin, Wisconsin; Hazen Chalkfest in North Dakota; the Olde Tyme Apple Festival in Versailles, Missouri; and Borderline Chalkfest in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Each community is now vying for the top prize, but only one will take home the $150,000 to put toward enhancing future celebrations.
Voting is open now through May 31, 2025, and it’s one vote per person, so every voice counts. The winning town will be announced in June.
Mapleton locals and fans are encouraged to rally support and cast their votes online. Let’s show the country what makes Mapleton’s 4th of July celebration truly unforgettable.
To vote and learn more, visit CenexHometownThrowdown.com.
Will Mapleton’s fireworks shine brightest this year? That’s up to you.
