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Hastings is Kool-Aid's
original home

In 1927, Edwin Perkins invented Kool-Aid in Hastings, Nebraska. The six original flavors were strawberry, cherry, lemon-lime, grape, orange and raspberry (Mr. Perkins’ favorite). Kool-Aid was produced at 506-508 West 1st Street in Downtown Hastings, across from Burlington Station. Perkins Products were manufactured there until January of 1931. Nearly 80 years later, Kraft Foods owns Kool-Aid. Over 500 million gallons are consumed each year worldwide by Kids of all ages!

 

 

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Non-Profit Organizations

 


The YWCA of Adams County painted hundreds of children's faces at Kool-Aid Days 2005.

 


The Hastings Fire Department provides a number of activities and fire safety education materials on both Saturday and Sunday of Kool-Aid Days.


The Hastings Family YMCA had a duck beanbag toss and a contest to guess the number of ducks in their truck at Kool-Aid Days 2005.

 

 

Every year, Kool-Aid Days provides free exhibit space for about a dozen local non-profit organizations near the World's Largest Kool-Aid Stand.  Past exhibitors include the Hastings Fire Department, YMCA, YWCA, The Red Cross, Tri-City Safe Kids, The Lions Club, The Kiwanis, and many others.  Space is limited only to non-profit or governmental service agencies and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  The foundation also asks that you provide some give-away, contest or activity that is appropriate for children.  If your organization is interested in having a booth at Kool-Aid Days, please contact the foundation's Executive Director This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 
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