Cenex, the energy brand of CHS Inc., announced the five festival finalists in its Hometown Throwdown competition. Originally inspired by the Cenex brand’s deep local roots and now in its second year, Hometown Throwdown celebrates local pride by finding, recognizing and funding the best festivals in the country.
This year’s finalists are:
- Windmill Days (Baldwin, WI)
- Hazen Chalkfest (Hazen, ND)
- Mapleton’s 4th of July Celebration (Mapleton, IA)
- Olde Tyme Apple Festival (Versailles, MO)
- Borderline Chalkfest (Wahpeton, ND)
“We received so many incredible nominations for year two of Hometown Throwdown and continue to be inspired by people’s enthusiasm for their community festivals,” said Erin Wroge, CHS senior director of energy marketing. “We’re excited to be able to award even more festivals this year and can’t wait to see who comes out on top. Don’t forget to go vote!”
Voting is open now through May 31, 2025, individuals can vote for their favorite festival a maximum of one time at CenexHometownThrowdown.com. Cenex will award a total of $150,000 to the top five festivals. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000, the runner-up will take home $20,000, third place will be awarded $15,000, fourth place will receive $10,000 and the fifth-place winner will take home $5,000. The grand-prize winner and four other prizes will be picked after voting closes in accordance with the rules.
Hometown Throwdown, launched in 2023, is a continuation of the Cenex brand’s long history of giving back to the communities it calls home. Cenex powers more than 1,000 communities across 19 states through a vast network of locally owned and operated convenience stores. To date, Cenex has given over $850,000 to support local communities through grants and community giveback programs like Hometown Throwdown. These efforts have helped fund more than 80 community projects, including providing athletic workshops in schools, supporting local food shelters, boosting community pride by funding local festivals and more.
Additional information about Hometown Throwdown, along with further details about voting requirements and restrictions can be found at CenexHometownThrowdown.com.
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