Welcome to the North Ridgeville
Corn 🌽 Festival

2024 will be our 49th Year

Join US August 9th - 11th, 2024

Enjoy Fireworks, Kids’ Games, FREE Live Entertainment and FREE Parking, Corn-Eating Contest, Grande Parade, and MORE!

Welcome to the Festival!

We are delighted to invite you to join us for a weekend filled with family-friendly fun and entertainment. As a celebration of community, culture, and corn, our festival offers an array of exciting experiences that will delight attendees of all ages.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll enjoy the convenience of free parking and free admission. Once inside, prepare to be captivated by our lineup of free live entertainment featuring talented performers who will keep you entertained throughout the event. Prepare for a breathtaking fireworks display on Friday night that will light up the sky and fill the air with joy and wonder.

But the festivities don’t end there! On Saturday afternoon, join us for the highly anticipated Corn Eating Contest. Watch as participants compete to see who can devour the most delicious corn in the shortest amount of time. It’s a thrilling and entertaining spectacle that will have you cheering!

We wrap things up on Sunday afternoon with the mile-long Grande Parade and the Trophy Awards ceremony at the Gazebo. 

Best of all, admission to the festival is completely free, allowing everyone to participate in the festivities. Remember to explore our free kids’ games and activities, ensuring the little ones have a memorable time too. Join us at the North Ridgeville Corn Festival and experience a weekend of laughter, music, and community.

The Golden Kernel Award

 

We honor you starting with Opening Ceremonies on Friday and throughout the weekend, wrapping up on Sunday.

Bainbridge Boulevard at Central Park

 

We honor you starting with Opening Ceremonies on Friday and throughout the weekend, wrapping up on Sunday.

SHUTTLE SERVICE Courtesy of Lake Ridge Academy

Thank you to our partners at Lake Ridge Academy for providing transportation between parking and the festival.

featured events

Live Entertainment

August 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm - The Gazabo

Each year, we feature live performances by bands from around the country.

The Grand Parade

August 11, 2024 at 1:30 pm

Everyone loves a Parade! Join us on Sunday again this year for a mile of people, vehicles, and floats of all kinds.

Thank you to our enthusiast for attending the 2023 Car Show
Get Revved Up! for the 2024 Car Show

12:00 pm August 10, 2024 - South Central Park

Join us!

We have a weekend of activities planned for you. To name a few. On Friday, we have Opening Ceremonies, Live Music, and Fireworks. Saturday, we have our Corn Eating Contest and Kids’ Games. Then on Sunday, we wrap up with the Grande Parade.

Corn Eating Contest

Thank you to our 2023 Judges
(left to right, Mitch White, Martin DeVries, and Brock Dunn)

How many ears can you eat? Please Remember to pre-register at the Souvenir Booth before 3 p.m. on Saturday. 

Fun and Games!

 

Hey Kids, join Poppie on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
For Fun and Games!

Arts & Crafts Fair

 

Join us all weekend for this plentiful affair.

FireWorks Friday

After the live music Friday night, it’s Fireworks!

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors

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