August 15-18, 2013

   
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin will host the annual Sweet Corn Festival
Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Angell Park, near the intersection of Highway 19 and Highway N.

updated regularly - check back for more information as details are confirmed;  prices/attractions subject to change

For the low cost of $1.00 admission on Saturday and Sunday per person for gate walk-in, attendees can enjoy free entertainment, children's activities and more. Children age 6 and under are free admission, and if you park on the grounds admission is included in the price.
Buttons are $1.50 for unlimited entrance to the Festival.
Parking is $5.00 per vehicle and includes admission.

Over 100,000 people from around the Midwest attend the event which serves over 75 tons of sweet corn during the weekend!
Steamed sweet corn is available on Saturday and Sunday only from noon to 7 pm.
*  A tote of corn is $6.00 and single ears are $2.00.
*  Uncooked corn is available to purchase on Saturday and Sunday for $10.00 per grocery bag. 

This event features a carnival-midway complete with rides and games, food booths, live bands, craft show, petting zoo, kiddie korner with large inflatables, family entertainment and much more.

*  Thursday and Friday night are carnival wristband nights with unlimited rides from 6-10 pm for $20.

Thursday night kicks off the event with the parade down Main Street at 6:00 pm. Festival grounds feature the carnival, booths, and beer tent Thursday and Friday nights after 6 pm. All activities are in place on Saturday and Sunday when the park opens at 11:30 am.

Corn Fest Parade: Thursday, August 15th, 6:00 pm, Main Street 

Fest Grounds Thursday and Friday:  Vendor booths, game booths, carnival - wristband nights, beer shelter -open - live band Friday night; bingo Friday night

Corn Fest Entertainment:
Beer Shelter: Friday, Aug.16th, The Retro Specz Band, 8 pm. to Midnight
Saturday, Aug. 17th, Left on Sunset - rock/cover songs variety, 8 pm. to Midnight

Family Stage:
Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Noon & 2 pm - Lou Lepore - Comedy & Magic
1 pm.- Sun Prairie Chorus
3 pm.- Karate America
4 pm.-  Infinite Cheer
5-7 pm.- Jeremy Scott

Sunday, August 18th, 2013
Noon & 2 pm - T.J. Howell - comedy, juggler and unicyclist
1 pm. - Monona Academy of Dance
3 pm. - Kicks Unlimited
4 pm. - Modern Mod

Kiddie Korner-August 17th and 18th
Noon-8 pm.- Kiddie Inflatables
1-4 pm.-Face Painting
Noon-7 pm.- Mini golf

Upper Grounds
Paintless Paintball Arena & Paintless Shooting Range
Petting Zoo - children can visit with baby animals: Sat/Sun noon-6pm.
Quad Power Jump
Ejection Bungee
Holly the Holstein - Busy Barns Adventure Farm: Sat/Sun noon-6pm
Craft Fair - handmade crafts - over 60 vendors: Saturday, 11:30am-7pm; Sunday, 11:30am-5pm

Other Attractions
Bingo: Saturday, noon-8:00 pm; Sunday, noon-4:00 pm; in the Pavillion
Tractor Pull - new!:  Saturday, August 17th, 3:00 pm: Pedal Pull, 4:00-9:00 pm Tractor Pull, on the race track.
Helicopter Rides: 4 pm to dusk Friday; 10 am to dusk Saturday;  $30 for a five mile ride. 
Midget Auto Racing: Sunday, 7:00 pm

Advance Button Sales are available at these locations: TBA

The Sweet Corn Festival benefits the following local organizations:
American Legion Post 333, Boy Scout Troop 333, Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club, Happy Hikers 4-H, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Rotary Club, VFW and the YMCA

Look for continued updates on the Festival right here! download our brochure

Directions to the Fest:
from I94: from Milwaukee: exit Hwy N north, right at the exit; Angell Park/corn fest is on the left hand side of the road approx 6-7 miles from the exit (or, just before the intersection of N&Hwy19)  If the Hwy N ramp is not accessible, stay on I94 until 151 North / Sun Prairie exit and follow directions in next paragraph.
from I90: exit 151 North; from 151 exit Main St, follow Main Street through downtown and turn right at Hwy N, follow Hwy N for about 1/2 mile, Angell Park will be on the right. 
From the north - 151:  exit Main Street from 151 - follow Main Street east to Hwy N, right at Hwy N, Angell Park is on the right about a half mile down Hwy N.
 click here for online map link

*prices/schedule subject to change

The Sweet Corn Festival is organized and produced by Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce.