Sun Prairie, WI
Sweet Corn Festival
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Carnival
AUG 19-23
Sweet Corn Festival
Named one of the best food festivals in the Midwest, the Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival is always held the third full weekend in August. The featured food is 80 tons of Wisconsin grown sweet corn served with savory butter and sprinkled with salt to your liking. With FIVE days, we’re sure to offer something special just for you!
August 19 - 23, 2026
Schedule
August 19-23, 2026
Sweet Corn Festival Corn Eating Contest Sign-Up Form
Steamed corn is only sold on SATURDAY and SUNDAY until supplies last!
Day 1
19 Aug 2026
Day 2
20 Aug 2026
Day 3
21 Aug 2026
Day 4
22 Aug 2026
Day 5
23 Aug 2026
Start Time 06:00 PM
Main St. Sun Prairie
Parade & Block Party Presented By One Community Bank
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Sweet Corn Festival Parade & Block Party presented by One Community Bank! Music. Dancing. Food. Entertainment. Come celebrate the spirit of Sun... Read More
Start Time 06:00 PM
Main St. Sun Prairie
Live Music – The Dirty Birds!
Immediately after the parade: Live Music by The Dirty Birds! (Cannery Square)
The DirtyBirds
Immediately after parade
Downtown Sun Prairie
Special food and drinks after the parade!
Dining establishments will have special food and drinks after the parade! Shop downtown! (No steamed sweet corn until Saturday.)
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Carnival Wristband Night
Carnival Wristband Night – $30 unlimited rides.
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Food Vendors and Beer Shelter
(Premium roasted corn only by beer tent. No large quantity.) Food Vendors: Charlie’s Food & Fun LLC | Classic Carnival Fried Foods & Sweets Guimos | Mexican Cuisine Mega Eggrolls... Read More
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Carnival Wristband Night
Carnival Wristband Night – $30 unlimited rides
LIVE Music – Super Tuesday
LIVE Music – Super Tuesday Now they’re bringing their drink-raising, dance-a-billy, funfest skills to the next level with a tour level fully synchronized lighting and video show to Corn Fest!... Read More
SuperTuesday
while supplies last
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Uncooked Corn
Uncooked corn can be purchased (while supplies last) for $15 per grocery bag.
Noon - 07:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Cooked Sweet Corn Served
Cooked Sweet Corn Served Noon – 7 PM or until sold out. Corn Totes: $15/each (paid in cash) OR $16/each (paid with credit card) Single Ears: $3/ear OR $5 for... Read More
Noon - 08:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Boutique, Business & Non-Profit Booths
Boutique, Business & Non-Profit Booths: Andy Eyers | State Farm Botanifresh D1 Training Madison West Dip N’ Good Dips Dream Vacation El Gallito Sports Forward Gymnastics Greater Things Now Hearts... Read More
Noon - 08:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Kids Corner
The kids can also enjoy many interactive fun activities such as crafts, face painting, games, sensory items, and more from local non-profit organizations in their booths and in our activity... Read More
NOON - 10:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Carnival
Carnival is open until 10:00 PM
Noon - 11:30 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Food Vendors and Beer Shelter
Noon – 11:30p.m. Food vendors & Beer Shelter Food Vendors: Charlie’s Food & Fun LLC | Classic Carnival Fried Foods & Sweets Guimos | Mexican Cuisine Mega Eggrolls | Mac... Read More
05:00 - 05:00
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Family Entertainment Stage
Family Entertainment Stage 12:30 – 1:00 | Miss Wisconsin | Jordenne Butler 1:00 – 1:30 | Miss Wisconsin Teen | Meredith Rosemurgy 1:45 – 2:45 | Corn Eating Contest –... Read More
LIVE Music – Kings of Radio
Saturday, August 22nd 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. LIVE Music by King of Radio Kings of Radio are an 80’s-To-Today Rock cover “show” band! Come dance, sing and make memories with... Read More
Kings of Radio
while supplies last
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Uncooked Corn
Uncooked corn can be purchased (while supplies last) for $15 per grocery bag.
Noon - 06:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Cooked Sweet Corn Served
Hot corn is served noon – 6:00p.m. or until sold out. Corn Totes: $15/each (paid in cash) OR $16/each (paid with credit card) Single Ears: $3/ear OR $5 for 2... Read More
Noon - 08:30 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Food Vendors
Food Vendors: Charlie’s Food & Fun LLC | Classic Carnival Fried Foods & Sweets Guimos | Mexican Cuisine Mega Eggrolls | Mac & Cheese Eggrolls and more! Fritanga La Tuani... Read More
Noon - 06:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Noon - 08:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Carnival
Carnival is open until 8 PM
Noon - 05:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Boutique, Business & Non-Profit Booths
Boutique, Business & Non-Profit Booths: Andy Eyers | State Farm Botanifresh D1 Training Madison West Dip N’ Good Dips Dream Vacation El Gallito Sports Forward Gymnastics Greater Things Now Hearts... Read More
Noon - 05:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Kids Corner
The kids can also enjoy many interactive fun activities such as crafts, face painting, games, sensory items, and more from local non-profit organizations in their booths and in our activity... Read More
Noon - 04:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Family Entertainment Stage
Family Entertainment Stage: 12:30 – 1:00 | Miss Madison | Ava Ernst 1:15 – 1:45 | Chicahuac Madison Folklore Company – Vibrant Mexican Folkloric Dance 2:00 – 3:00 | Lake Collective... Read More
Broadcasting LIVE – La Movida
Broadcasting LIVE – La Movida plus multiple bands, dancing, & hot pepper eating contest. Of course, dancing, audience participation contests and more are always included. WLMV – La Movida Radio... Read More
La Movida
Corn Fest Racing at Angell Park Speedway
Corn Fest Racing with IRA Outlaw Sprint Series 410 Sprint Cars and Badger Midgets (Back Pack Give-A-Way Night) Separate fee at the gate Check out more races with Angell Park... Read More
Corn Fest Racing at Angell Park Speedway
5Days
18Hours
4Mins
33Secs
Accommodations
Stay for the weekend! Local hotels are offering special Corn Fest rates.
ASK FOR THE CORN FEST DISCOUNT!
Hilton Garden Inn
This year, you can simply ‘click’ for a great hotel rate at the Hilton! Or give us a call at +1 608-856-4500.
Quality Inn & Suites
+1 608-834-9889
Super 8 by Wyndham
Change the date and select special rate "AAA" OR CALL +1 608-837-8889
The 73rd Annual Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival is a must attend event for the summer.
Musical Entertainment
August 19-23, 2026 TBA
Location
Angell Park – Sun Prairie, WI
200 Park St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Angell Park is near the intersection of Highway 19 & Highway N (follow the signs) Onsite parking! Paid parking onsite includes small admission fee.
Warning: If you park off-site, you will still be charged a small admission fee.
Partners
Sweet Corn Festival Major Beneficiaries
Golden Ear Sponsors
Silver Kernel Sponsors
Sprout Sponsors
Parade Sponsors
