Sarai Cervantes was crowned 2025 Schaller Pop Corn Days Queen. Cervantes is the daughter of Rosario Cervantes and Elias Rangel. She is a junior at Ridge View High School and is involved in speech, theatre, girls wrestling, musical, band, student senate and football cheerleading. Her hobbies include singing, photography, playing the piano and listening to music.

Celebrating 74 years of Schaller Pop Corn Days

Sarai Cervantes is 2025 Pop Corn Days Queen

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:58 pm

Schaller Pop Corn Days is celebrating its 74th year with the theme “Fairytales Come Alive at Schaller Pop Corn Days 2025.” As always, there will be free popcorn. McDermott Family Shows Carnival Rides and Concessions will be set up in downtown Schaller both Friday and Saturday. Head to Schaller City Park after the parade Saturday for entertainment including: Spidey, Spirit Snow Queen, Little Mermaid Walking Tail, Mr. Mouse, Wayfinder, Police Dog, Special K’z and Nicholas P. Noodleman.

Friday, July 11

4:30-8 p.m. Lutheran Church sponsored food stand at the Presbyterian Church
6:30 p.m. Kiddie Parade, contact Mallory McDonough, 749-9125
7 p.m. Kid’s Pedal Pull by Bode’s Service
6:30-10 p.m. Chamber ticket stand open. Purchase your tickets for a chance to win two $500 prizes. Need not be present to win.
6:30 p.m. Water fights in front of AgState, sponsored by Schaller Fire Department
7 p.m. Schaller Jaycees beer garden opens with free admission and featuring DJ Repete. Also arrive at 7 p.m. to register for the bags tournament. Cost is $20 per team and features a cash prize for the top team.

Saturday, July 12

8 a.m. 5K Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by Jaycees. Registration is from 7-7:45 a.m. and cost is $10 per person. All ages, strollers and dogs welcome. Featuring adult, child and grand prizes.
All day: Craft show
10 a.m. Big Float Parade
11 a.m. Noon meal in city park, sponsored by Schaller Fire Department
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Schaller Telephone and Nickelodeon welcome Dora the Explorer on the grass lot west of Schaller Telephone
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Lutheran Church sponsored food stand at Presbyterian Church
12 p.m. Petting Zoo in city park
12 p.m. Neil Anders performing in city park
12:30-10 p.m. Chamber ticket stand open
2:30 p.m. Youth water fights at Third and Main streets, for ages 5-12 years
2-8 p.m. Bingo stand in the fire station
6 p.m. Cow Pie Bingo downtown on Main Street, sponsored by Schaller Fire Department
7 p.m. Jaycees Beer Garden opens with Danny Grause performing; Brad Morgan takes the stage at 9 p.m. Cover charge is $10.
10 p.m. Drawings for two $500 prizes.