Eden Corn Festival

Eden Corn Festival The Eden Corn Festival is a four day festival in Eden, New York held each August. It has been held every year since 1964.
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In 1959, the Eden Chamber of Commerce discussed the idea of holding an annual festival to promote the town. The resulting Garden Festival was held that year, but did not become an annual event. In 1962, the town had a very successful 150th Sesquicentennial celebration. Following the celebration, a man named John Munich brought up the idea to the Chamber of Commerce of a yearly corn festival aimed

to make the town money and gain publicity. After further talk and planning, the Chamber President proposed the sweet corn festival in May, 1963, and the Eden Corn Festival was born. The dates were set for Saturday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th, due to this being the time of year that Eden’s sweet corn would be most tender. Various committees were set up, and decisions had to be made regarding how big the festival should be, how much money would be required to finance it, and how the money could be raised, since the treasury balance at the time amounted to a mere few hundred dollars. The festival would be held on the grounds of the Newell Faulkner Post of the American Legion on Legion Drive and Route 62, and the committees received help from the American Legion and the Eden School District, who allowed the use of the parking lots on the school grounds and use of their athletic fields. The first corn festival was successful, featuring a carnival, corn judging and auction, a corn queen beauty contest, pet show, tug-of-war, and a parade. Corn was sold for 10 cents an ear, and had to be picked in the dark to keep up with the demand for the 6,000 ears sold. Swimming events, lacrosse and baseball games, square dancing, and a concert provided additional entertainment. It was decided that the Eden Corn Festival would become an annual event, and it has been held every year since 1964.

04/28/2026
Eden Corn Festival is now accepting applications for the 2026 craft show. Applications can be found on our website edenc...
02/23/2026

Eden Corn Festival is now accepting applications for the 2026 craft show. Applications can be found on our website edencornfest.com. The show is 2 days, Saturday and Sunday August 8th and 9th. You must do both days. Spots are 15x15 and are $250. The event is outdoors and a rain or shine event. There is no power available. Please be aware of scams. The only way to apply is on our website and if your application is approved, you will receive a link for payment. There are limited 4 days spots available. Please reach out if your are interested in all 4 days.

The Eden Corn Festival is excited to welcome you to our 62nd annual festival: August 6th thru August 9th 2026
01/14/2026

The Eden Corn Festival is excited to welcome you to our 62nd annual festival:

August 6th thru August 9th 2026

62nd Annual Eden Corn Festival August 6 – 9, 2026 Thurs: 3 to 10pm | Fri: 3pm to 10pm | Sat: Noon to 10pm | Sun: Noon to 9pm Ride-All-Day Wristbands are $30 each per day

08/04/2025

That’s a wrap on the 61st Annual Eden Corn Festival🌽 See everyone in 2026!!

08/03/2025

Double Shot on stage now !

BBQ competition judging underway!!
08/03/2025

BBQ competition judging underway!!

Share your favorite Corn fest photos with us !
08/03/2025

Share your favorite Corn fest photos with us !

08/03/2025

Parade is at noon !

08/03/2025

Corn Hole registration begins at noon !!

Great times were had at Celebrity Corn Husking !! And Congratulations to our winner WYRK Brett Alan!!
08/02/2025

Great times were had at Celebrity Corn Husking !! And Congratulations to our winner WYRK Brett Alan!!

08/02/2025

Corn husking contest start at 1:30pm

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Legion Drive
Eden, NY
14057

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Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Friday 3pm - 11am
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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