DeKalb Corn FestDeKalb, Illinois, USA
Late August
DescriptionOver 50,000 people from around the Midwest attend the event which serves over 50 tons of sweet corn during the weekend! Free steamed sweet corn is available on Saturday during the corn boil from 11am until 2pm (or when corn runs out). 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, crafters alley and beer Garden.
VenueDeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, DeKalb Illinois
DirectionsDeKalb is very easy to get to. We are located 60 miles west of Chicago on IL Route 38 along the Interstate 88 West Corridor
TimesFri, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sat, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sun, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission & ParkingFREE
Websitehttp://www.cornfest.comInfophone(81-5)748-CORN (2676)
Emailwebmaster@cornfest.com