Sun Prairie, WI
Sweet Corn Festival
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Carnival
AUG 14-18
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 14 - 18, 2024
Schedule
August 14-18, 2024
Steamed corn is only sold on SATURDAY and SUNDAY until supplies last!
Join us for a fun-filled Cornhole Tournament Saturday, Aug 17th, from 11 AM - 2 PM! For more information.
Disclaimer: ALL information is subject to change… return to this website frequently for additional information.
Day 1
14 Aug 2024
Day 2
15 Aug 2024
Day 3
16 Aug 2024
Day 4
17 Aug 2024
Day 5
18 Aug 2024
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.)
06:00 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.)
06:00 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 $10 per grocery bag.
Noon - 07:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Cooked Sweet Corn Served
Cooked Sweet Corn Served Noon – 7 PM.
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Corn Hole Tournament
Corn Hole Tournament – Sign-Ups Will Be On-Site – Tournament will be from 11am – 2pm on Saturday August 17th This summer, join us for a thrilling series of cornhole... Read More
Noon - 08:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
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
Noon - 07:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Family Entertainment Stage
Melodyia Piano Academy playing from NOON – 2:00 PM; Miss Wisconsin 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Kicks Unlimited 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Team Anjani – Indian Classical 4:00 –... Read More
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Melodiya Piano Academy
Abba, John Denver, Lord of the Rings, Jim Brickman, Disney and so much more! Come hear the stars of Melodiya Piano Academy perform on Saturday, August 17th, from 12-1:45 on... Read More
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Miss Wisconsin
Mandi Genord is from Beaver Dam, WI. In May of 2024, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama, where she triple majored in dance, political science, and... Read More
03:00 PM - 04:00 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.
04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Team Anjani – Indian Classical
Alai Payuthe Kanna” is a beloved Indian Carnatic song that conveys the message that one will eventually be reunited with what they seek. The song’s composer uses a melody that... Read More
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Gospel Afrobeat Dancers
Our dance instructors will be leading participants in a session of Afrobeat dance that promises to be engaging, high energy and fun for all ages and dance skill levels. This... Read More
06:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Clarisse Tobia Music
Clarisse Tobia will be performing cover songs of popular music with voice and piano. She will also be welcoming any song requests.
LIVE Music – The Jimmys
LIVE Music by The Jimmys. The Jimmys is an award-winning festival favorite bringing people together from coast to coast, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean for over fourteen years! The Jimmys... Read More
The Jimmys
while supplies last
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Uncooked corn
Uncooked corn can be purchased (while supplies last) for $10 per grocery bag.
Noon - 06:00 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
Cooked Sweet Corn Served
Hot corn is served noon – 6:00p.m., while supplies last.
Noon - 08:30 PM
Angell Park - Sun Prairie
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
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
Limanya Drum & Dance NOON – 1:00 PM; Fusion Dance Academy 1:00 – 2:00 PM; Alice in Dairyland 2:00 – 2:15 PM; Team Anjani – Bollywood & Yoga Dance 2:15... Read More
NOON - 01:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Limanya Drum & Dance
Performing traditional music and dance from Guinea and Mali, West Africa.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Fusion Dance Academy
Fusion Dance Academy will have a variety of ages performing different styles of dance. We are located on Main Street in Sun Prairie.
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Alice in Dairyland
As Wisconsin’s 77th agriculture ambassador, Halei Heinzel’s goal is to educate audiences about the importance of Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture industry, how it impacts our daily lives, and the $104.8 billion... Read More
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Team Anjani – Bollywood & Yoga Dance
Bollywood Description: The culture of a country is truly reflected in its art, music, dance forms, and the cinema. With the popularity of the Indian Film Industry, the distinctive and... Read More
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Angell Park - Family Entertainment Stage
Sista Sensi
Reggae band based in Madison, Wisconsin summers and Negril, Jamaica winters. Sensi is a globally famous reggae artist who has performed and recorded with many of the top reggae artists... 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) presented by Zimbrick Chevrolet. Separate fee at the gate Check out more... Read More
Corn Fest Racing at Angell Park Speedway
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
+1 608-837-8889
The 71st Annual Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival is a must attend event for the summer.
Musical Entertainment
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
