DeKalb Corn Fest
DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Late AugustDescription
Over 120,000 people from around the Midwest attend the event which serves over 70 tons of sweet corn during the weekend! Free steamed sweet corn is available on Saturday during the corn boil. Uncooked corn is available for purchase throughout the weekend at various booths and food vendors. This festival features a carnival complete with rides and games, food booths, live bands, craft show, kids area with large inflatables, family entertainment and much more. Friday night is carnival wristband nights for the kids with unlimited rides at certain times. Festival areas feature a carnival, booths, and beer Garden.
Performers
Friday is CoverGurl and FireHouse Saturday is Josh and the Empty Pockets, American English, Pirates Over 40, Kimi Hayes Band, Hi Infidelity Sunday is Tin Horse, Cal Stage, and Phil Vassar
Venue
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
Directions
3232 Pleasant Street just off of Peace Rd.
Times
Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
Admission & Parking
free admission, free parking
Website
http://www.cornfest.com
Infophone
815--7482676
Email
webmaster@cornfest.com