Main Stage

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. – Grand Parade
• 7:45 p.m. – High School Band Concert
• 8:30 p.m. – High School Band Concert

Thursday, August 28, 2008

• 7:30 p.m. – Selection of 2008 Sweet Corn Sweetheart (Queen’s Pageant)
• 9:00 p.m. – Laker Pride Student Pep Rally

Friday, August 29, 2008

• 8:30 p.m. – T.B.A

Saturday, August 30, 2008

• 8:00 p.m. – Introduction of 2008 Sweet Corn Sweetheart and Court
• 8:30 p.m. – T.B.A

Covered Bridge Entertainment Area

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

• 7:30 p.m. – Garden & Compact Tract Tug Pull

Thursday, August 28, 2008

• 7:00 p.m. – Antique Tractor Tug Pull (1959 and under)

Friday, August 29, 2008

• 7:00 p.m. – Antique Tractor Tug Pull (1959 and under)

Saturday, August 30, 2008

• 3:00 p.m. – Antique Tractor Tug Pull (1959 and under)

Founders’ Commons Stage

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

• 5:30 p.m. – Corn Eating Contest (all ages)
• 7:00 p.m. – Three Wheeler Race

Thursday, August 28, 2008

• 5:30 p.m. – Corn Eating Contest (all ages)
• 7:00 p.m. – Hula Hoop Contest
• 8:00 p.m. – Ladies only Corn Eating Contest

Friday, August 29, 2008

• 5:30 p.m. – Corn Eating Contest (all ages)
• 7:00 p.m. – Area Lions Clubs Corn Eating Challenge

Saturday, August 30, 2008

• 9:00 a.m. – 17th Annual Ken Keener Classic 5-K Run
• 12:00 p.m. – Kiddie Tractor Pull (classes by weight – 105 lbs. or 12 yrs. maximum)
• 2:30 p.m. – T.B.A
• 3:30 p.m. – Corn Eating Contest (all ages)
• 6:00 p.m. – Outhouse Races
• 8:00 p.m. – Grand Champion "Cob Cleaning" Corn Eating Contest (all previous 2008 winners)

Hickory Grove Bandstand

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

• 7:30 p.m. – Fairfield Beach Karate School
• 8:30 p.m. – Blue Grass Music

Thursday, August 28, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. – Conrad Cooper's Midwest Cloggers
• 7:00 p.m. – Harmony Country Dancers
• 8:30 p.m. – Blue Grass Music (the Peach Mountain Boys)

Friday, August 29, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. – Dance Explosion
• 7:00 p.m. – Joanne's Country Cloggers
• 8:30 p.m. – Wayne King Square Dance Band

Saturday, August 30, 2008

• 12:00 p.m. – Square Dance Demonstration
• 2:00 p.m. – The Voices of Ohio - Vocal Musical Group (www.voicesofohio.com)
• 3:30 p.m. – Fairfield Beach Karate School
• 5:00 p.m. – Conrad Cooper's Midwest Cloggers
• 6:00 p.m. – Wildfire Cloggers
• 6:20 p.m. – Fun Bunch
• 6:40 p.m. – Five Point Cloggers
• 7:00 p.m. – Teays River Cloggers
• 7:20 p.m. – Country Crossroad Cloggers
• 7:40 p.m. – Cloggers Production Number - Movie Premier
• 8:30 p.m. - Wayne King Square Dance Band

Roving Entertainment

Thursday, August 28, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. – The Ragtime Strutters

Friday, August 29, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. – The Ragtime Strutters

Saturday, August 30, 2008

• 6:00 p.m. – The Ragtime Strutters


Parade and Queens
Each year the Sweet Corn Festival selects a new Queen and Court to travel Ohio and attend other festivals representing the Sweet Corn Festival. We are proud of our ambassadors and hope that you come see next years court selected.

Many new and unique parade units participate in the parade every year. Click below to read about our registration information and images of last years fantastic parade.



Geiger Tactor Tug Pull
This annual event draws in participants from around Ohio. There is an Antique Tractor Pull section and Garden Tractor Pull section for anyone who want to enter. Whether your participating in this event or just watching, it's fun for the whole family. Click below to read rules and regulations, or to contact the Tractor Pull Coordinator.




Sweet Corn Festival Contests
Throughout the week of the Sweet Corn Festival we have numerous competitions for all ages. We have a Hula Hoop Contest, Three Wheeler Race, Outhouse Race, Kiddie Tractor Pull, and of course our traditional Corn Eating Contest. Click below to read about all this fun and more.



The Peach Mountain Boys

Performing Thursday night at 8:30PM! The Peach Mountain Boys formed in 1974 , by brothers Jim and Jessie Jeffries. You might see The Peach Mountain Boys performing at private homecomings, reunions,at Grinders in Chillicothe and the Ohio Opry House to name a few. They are looking forward to many years of pickin your favorite bluegrass tunes and Jamming with all of their friends.

The Voices of Ohio

Performing Saturday afternoon at 2:00PM! THE VOICES OF OHIO is a dynamic, exciting, professional, adult Show Choir who performs a wide variety of traditional, and contemporary choral music. Repertoire includes music that celebrates the American heritage and spirit.

During the past four decades, members of THE VOICES OF OHIO have entertained millions of people. They have delighted audiences throughout the world, be it the Grand Concert Halls of Europe, the White House Rose Garden, “The Great White Way” in New York City, or in the prestigious “Tournament of Roses Parade”.

 

Entertainment
Country music headliners and Grand Ole Opry legends are always featured at the Sweet Corn Festival. This year the country music star Aaron Tippin will take the stage for a hit performance on Saturday night. It's still T.B.D who will be performing Friday night. But we hope to see you at the Festival this year!


Sweet Corn Festival Sponsors
Sponsors matter to us!
We have sponsorship packages available in all sizes just to fit your budget. Corporate sponsorships are important to our success. These partnerships make possible the "extra features" in our quality entertainment and attractions. How can we help you meet your marketing objectives? Anyone interested in sponsoring any part of the Sweet Corn Festival should contact Dan Booze or John Yorde at marketing@sweetcornfest.com

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