Mendota Sweet Corn Festival

Mendota Sweet Corn Festival August 6-9 2026 The 75th Annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival is August 11-14, 2022.

The Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
organized and ran by the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce
occurs the second weekend of August every year.
40,000 visitors will enjoy sweet corn, carnival, and much more.

Guess what? You guessed it I'm sure. We have Windy City Amusements, Inc. MegaPasses here at the Chamber Office! At this ...
06/15/2026

Guess what? You guessed it I'm sure. We have Windy City Amusements, Inc. MegaPasses here at the Chamber Office!

At this time, MegaPasses are only available for purchase in person. Please stop in at 700 Illinois Ave, Mendota IL to claim your pass!

Online passes will be available soon - we will post to keep you updated.

2026 Sweet Corn Festival Mini King & Queen Registration is now available! Candidates must be 5 years of age on or by the...
06/10/2026

2026 Sweet Corn Festival Mini King & Queen Registration is now available! Candidates must be 5 years of age on or by the date of the contest or entering kindergarten. Candidates must be residents of the Mendota Elementary School district. Please see the link in comments to download your registration!

We want YOU to get after it on stage! We want your odd talent, your lovely voice, your juggling ability - if you have a ...
06/09/2026

We want YOU to get after it on stage! We want your odd talent, your lovely voice, your juggling ability - if you have a performance, we want to see it.

Your Local Mendota Community Theatre - MCT is hosting try outs for the 2026 Sweet Corn Festival Talent Show!

Friday Jun 26th, 2026 from 5-7pm at Mendota Township High School - All acts are Welcome! Please scan the QR code to register.

If it has been a while since you were on the stage - here's your chance. Bring it on!

The 2026 Pickleball Tournament registration is now open! The link to the registration form is in the comments, or scan t...
06/09/2026

The 2026 Pickleball Tournament registration is now open! The link to the registration form is in the comments, or scan the QR code. Please contact Mendota YMCA Activities with questions!

Would you like to strut your stuff for our admiring public this summer? Take some time to be creative and celebratory? J...
06/08/2026

Would you like to strut your stuff for our admiring public this summer? Take some time to be creative and celebratory? Just want to put on a silly costume and wave? Join our Grand Parade- August 9th 2026, at the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival! Who will win our category prizes?

Vintage cars and tractors are encouraged, as are community groups walking or riding a float. Local dance and outreach groups for kids and adults are also encouraged to register. It is an opportunity to let people see you and see what you are about!

Have some fun with it- we’ll enjoy ourselves!
Please visit the link in the comments to download a form. All entries are free, with the exception of politically affiliated participants. Thank you!

If you are interested in our Craft Show - August 8 & 9, 2026 - give us a call or send us an email! We added several spot...
05/28/2026

If you are interested in our Craft Show - August 8 & 9, 2026 - give us a call or send us an email! We added several spots to our lineup, bringing you an even bigger show! Are you a vendor with Mendota Farmers Market? We would love to have you! Are you someone who makes things in your spare time? This is the festival for you.

Beauty, Grace, Poise! Sweet Corn Queens! Non-Profit Community Organizations, please choose your contestant by the May 22...
05/08/2026

Beauty, Grace, Poise! Sweet Corn Queens! Non-Profit Community Organizations, please choose your contestant by the May 22nd 2026 deadline. We can't wait!

We're looking to fill our final craft show slots at the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival - if you are a local artisan, give u...
04/30/2026

We're looking to fill our final craft show slots at the
Mendota Sweet Corn Festival - if you are a local artisan, give us a call! August 8 & 9, 2026, Mendota, Illinois. Thank you for your interest! Call 815-539-6507 or email [email protected] for registration information!

04/28/2026

100 Days until the Mendota Area ChamberofCommerce and City Of Mendota, IL invite you to join us for our 79th Annual Sweet Corn Festival! Get that steam engine rollin' down the track, we have corn to boil! For the love of Mendota, and the love of corn - we're excited to bring our favorite festival back to town. 🥰

It's never too early to start....
12/23/2025

It's never too early to start....

Address

800 Washington Street
Mendota, IL
61342

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18155396507

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