2026 Backus Cornfest

Emergency Alert 07-17-2026: THIS IS ONLY INFORMATIONAL - NOT A TRUE EMERGENT ALERT. CANDIDATE FILING IS OPEN UNTIL 5PM ON JULY 28TH, 2026. CONTACT CITY HALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO FILE. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: THE ELECTIONS SECTION OF OUR WEBSITES GOVERNMENT PAGE.

Notice 07-17-2026 : Reminder to be aware of wasps this time of year as they get very aggressive. There have been reports of them at the boat landing, public works is doing what they can but there is no nest, it seems they are gathering to make their nests. Please be cautious.

Get out and join in on the fun and festivities at the 2026 Backus Cornfest on Saturday August 8th!

Street Dance at Willard's both Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th.

Cornfest is not put on by the City of Backus, for more information please visit the Cornfest website at the link below and reach out to the Cornfest Committee.

Backus Cornfest Website