The National Sweetcorn Festival in Hoopeston, Illinois, is a beloved annual event celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage. Held over Labor Day weekend, the festival offers a variety of activities for all ages. Highlights include the iconic Sweetcorn Eating Contest, where participants compete to devour as many ears of sweetcorn as possible.
The National Sweetcorn Festival 2024
Date:
29 August - 2 September, 2024
Location: Hoopeston
, Illinois
Venue: McFerren Park