FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
50th Annual North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 8th—10th, 2025
Located on Bainbridge Road between Route 83 and Root Road
Free admission, entertainment & parking
Opening Ceremonies at Gazebo
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OH🎤 Opening Ceremonies - Join us Friday evening at the Gazebo as we kick off the 50th Annual North Ridgeville Corn Festival! The ceremony will be led by John Butkowski, one of the founders of the festival and this year’s Festival President. We’ll begin with the Presentation of Colors and the National Anthem, followed by a …
Golden Kernel Award
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHEach year, the North Ridgeville Corn Festival Committee recognizes outstanding residents who have dedicated their time and efforts to various community activities that have contributed significantly to North Ridgeville's growth. The recipients of the award will be revealed during the opening ceremonies.
Kiwanis Club Cutest Dog Contest Winner Announcement
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHFor Informational Purposes Only. Not an NR Corn Festival Committee-sponsored event.
Direct Energy
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHFormed in 2000, Direct Energy set out to pay tribute to the very best classic rock music, recreating hits from legendary rock artists such as Chicago, The Eagles, Toto, Foreigner, The Doobie Brothers, REO Speed wagon, Toto, Van Halen, Boz Scaggs, Bad Company, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Joe Cocker; and the list goes on. And …
Drone Show
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHFriday night at our 50th North Ridgeville Corn Festival, history goes airborne! To mark this golden milestone, we’re unveiling Lorain County’s first-ever drone-light show—a dazzling ballet of 100 precision-choreographed drones that will illuminate the sky above the festival gazebo. And the best part? It’s completely free.
Grounds Close
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OH🌙 "Friday’s fun is in the books—head home, kick back, and dream sweet corn dreams."
Grounds Open
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OH☀️ "Wake up and smell the butter—Saturday’s poppin’!"
North Ridgeville High School Drama Club
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHMusical Showcase
Attaboy Presents 2000 to Today
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHA family experience featuring your favorite pop songs. From a crowded sea of country singers and classic rock bands, Attaboy bursts onto the summer concert scene like a dolphin wearing sunglasses and a jet pack. Armed with over two decades of pop covers and a list of musicals, party-starters propel audiences out of their seats. …
Dogwood Rockers
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHThe Dogwood Rockers began in 2009 in Brunswick, Ohio. The name comes from Dogwood Drive where they began their practices. The band is a throwback in many ways to the groups common in the 1960s and 1970s.
Introduction of Visiting Queens at Gazebo
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OH
Parade Trophies at Gazebo
The Gazebo 7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OHThe Grande Parade Trophy Presentation honors the remarkable effort, creativity, and enthusiasm shown by this year’s parade participants. Awards are presented across various categories, with evaluation criteria that include presentation and originality. The All-American Judges Association oversees the judging of our parade. Parade Chairman Mario Cipriano, along with members of the Corn Festival Committee, will …