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
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
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: TBA
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
Noon - 08:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Boutique, Business & Non-Profit Booths
Boutique, Business & Non-Profit Booths: TBA
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: TBA
Noon - 07:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Family Entertainment Stage
Family Entertainment Stage 12:30 – 1:00 | Miss Wisconsin | Dance & speak on community service initiative 1:00 – 1:30 | Miss Wisconsin Teen | Dance & speak on community... Read More
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Miss Wisconsin
Miss Wisconsin | Dance & speak on community service initiative Jordenne Butler of Onalaska, Wisconsin, was crowned Miss Wisconsin 2026 this past June in New Berlin. Competing as Miss River... Read More
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Miss Wisconsin Teen
Miss Wisconsin Teen | Dance & speak on community service initiative Location: Family Stage
01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Kick’s Unlimited
Kicks Unlimited students of all skill levels will be showing off their karate with a mix of traditional and modern martial arts style and weaponry. Location: Family Stage
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Music Avenue
Music interaction geared to younger kids & families. Location: Family Stage
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Team Anjani – Indian Bollywood Style
Musical/Instrumental (Indian Bollywood Style) Location: Family Stage
06:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Helen Durham – Singer/Songwriter
Helen Durham – Singer/Songwriter Location: Family Stage
Noon - 08:30 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Food Vendors
Food Vendors: TBA
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: TBA
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 | Singing 1:15 – 1:45 | TBD 2:00 – 3:00 | Lake Collective | acoustic solo or duo act performing popular covers 3:15 –... Read More
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Miss Madison – Singing
Miss Madison | Singing Location: Family Stage
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Lake Collective
Acoustic solo or duo act performing popular covers. Location: Family Stage
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
20Days
11Hours
32Mins
30Secs
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
