BACKUS — Backus Cornfest celebrated 50 Golden Years of Ears on Saturday, Aug. 8, during the annual Cornfest celebration. There was no shortage of candy at the Aug. 8, 2026 Backus Cornfest parade. Travis Grimler / Echo JournalChildren were spoiled for choice with the number of inflatables this year. Rae Borst rode in the back of a convertible as the parade grand marshal of the Aug. 8, 2026 Backus Cornfest Parade. Travis Grimler / Echo Journal