USA Special Event Description:
The City of DeKalb will host Corn Fest on Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27, 2006 on Route 38 (Lincoln Highway) in DeKalb, Illinois. Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals in Illinois. Admission and Parking are free.
Over 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, kid's area with large inflatables, family entertainment and much more. Friday night is carnival wristband nights for the kids with unlimited rides from 6-10pm. Festival areas feature a carnival, booths, crafter's alley and beer Garden.
Event Performers:
Soundstage lineup to be announced. Past headliners include: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Night Ranger, Marshall Tucker Band, Buddy Guy, Eddie Money, Survivor and many more!
Location of USA Special Event:
Downtown DeKalb Illinois
Directions to Festival:
DeKalb is very easy to get to. We are located 60 miles west of Chicago on IL Route 38 along the Interstate 88 West Corridor
Times:
Fri, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Sat, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sun, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Free
Special Event Contact: (815)748-CORN (2676)
Event Email Contact: webmaster@cornfest.com
