11:00 a.m.
Food, Merchandise Vendors & First State Bank Hospitality Tent open on the Midway.
12:00 Noon
Carnival opens for the day - ARMBAND discount on rides till 4:00 P.M.
12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Magic by Cory will amaze you with his talent! Be sure to find him as he strolls around the midway to show off his magical abilities! Sponsored by .
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Creations by Billy the Balloon Guy; FREE to everyone at the corner of Illinois Ave. and Jefferson. Sponsored by .
7:20 p.m.
Pre-Pageant Entertainment - Decatur Park Singers, sponsored by , Inc. on the AMCORE stage on Rt. 34 downtown.
7:30 p.m. to Midnight
Beer Garden - featuring "Free Beer and Chicken" band sponsored by - 800 block of Main Street downtown.
8:00 p.m.
Festival Queen Pageant on the AMCORE stage on Rt. 34 downtown
8:00 a.m.
Mendota Community Hospital presents "Cornapalooza," a 5K/10K Run & 5K Fitness Walk.
Race begins and ends at Mendota Community Hospital. Participants will encounter rural Mendota and its rolling hills & sights.
Awards, giveaways & some great corny food for all that participate. For more information or an application go to
www.mendotahospital.org or call (815) 539-7461 x3209. Proceeds benefit
Mendota Community Hospital.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Crafters Market Place & Flea Market.
Over 200 dealers in three locations - Veterans' Park on Rt. 34 downtown, the Elks Club Parking Lot on Indiana Ave.
& Jefferson Street, and adjacent Jeffereson Street. These locations are just 1/2 block apart.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
will present the
Roll Over Simulator. Visitors will be able to see what can happen when seat
belts are not worn in a car accident. Officers will be able to answer questions about seat belt safety.
Southeast corner of the Elks Club Parking Lot at Indiana & Jefferson Streets.
Sponsored by .
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
American Red Cross blood drive on the corner of Indiana Ave. & Jefferson St.
"Help Fill The Blood Bank" is designed to encourage Americans to help save lives through regular blood
donations. For an appointment, please call the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE ext. 5
10:00 a.m.
Youth Parade - the magic of children touches the Festival with this
traditional procession of children's floats, bicycles, pets and costumes sponsored by the
. Parade goes from Holy Cross Parking Lot to
AMCORE Stage on Rt. 34 downtown.
10:30 a.m.
Mini Royalty Pageant - 5 year olds compete to wear the crown of
Mini King & Queen of Mendota's Annual Sweet Corn Fest, on the AMCORE Stage Rt. 34 downtown.
Sponsored by of Mendota.
10:30 a.m.
Carnival, Midway Food & Merchandise Vendors and First State Bank
Hospitality Tent open for the day.
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
FLASH Face Painters professional artists will be available to transform
you into your favorite animal or superhero for the day. near the
corner of Washington & Indiana Ave. Sponsored by
12:30 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
3 SHOWS - Mr. D's House of Magic and Illusion see the amazing Magic House
on wheels! Show includes live animals, illusions, balloons and comedy all blended into wholesome family
entertainment. This event is sponsored by .
2:00 P.M.
3rd Annual Sweet Corn Festival Food Contest, sponsored by
. All categories of food must be made with
sweet corn and prepared in advance. Judging will be held at 2:00 p.m. sharp at the Mendota
Elk's Lodge, 707 Indiana Ave. downtown. Entry forms available at the Mendota Chamber.
3:30 p.m.
Canine Demonstration coordinated by . Indiana Avenue near Mendota Elk's Lodge.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
The StingRays, sponsored by Pepsi Americas of Aurora, IL
will take you on a nostalgic trip back in time, playing 50's, 60's, & 70's rock'n roll.
Located on the AMCORE Stage.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
"Just Us" will be jamming with a medley of bluegrass music on
the AMCORE stage. Bring your lawn charis and enjoy a concert under the starts courtesy of
7:30 p.m. - Midnight
Beer Garden, featuring "The Crowd,"
sponsored by - 800 block of Main Street downtown.
All Day
Tennis Tournament Doubles, Adult Division sponsored by
, takes place at the tennis courts at the Mendota High School on Rt. 52 north.
SOUND for Saturday on the AMCORE Stage and Beer Garden is sponsored by .
7:00 a.m.
Fly-in, Drive-in Breakfast, , 2 miles south of Mendota on Rt. 251 at Grandpa's Farm Airport.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Crafters Market Place & Flea Market.
Over 200 dealers in three locations - Veterans' Park on Rt. 34 downtown, the Elks Club Parking Lot on Indiana Ave.
& Jefferson Street, and adjacent Jeffereson Street. These locations are just 1/2 block apart.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
will present the
Roll Over Simulator. Visitors will be able to see what can happen when seat
belts are not worn in a car accident. Officers will be able to answer questions about seat belt safety.
Southeast corner of the Elks Club Parking Lot at Indiana & Jefferson Streets.
Sponsored by .
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Crimzon Cross, performing Contemporary Christian Music Ministry,
on the parade reviewing stand on Rt. 34 on the north side of Veteran's Park.
10:30 a.m.
Food Booths, featuring festival, ethnic and regional delights,
a variety of merchandise booths and open for the day.
11:00 a.m.
Carnival, Illinois Valley Rides, featuring rides, games and treats, opens for the day.
12:00 noon
The Jesse White Tumblers will give a special high-flying performance
in front of the Mendota Elks Club on Indiana Ave. Sponsored by .
1:00 p.m.
Sweet Corn Festival Grand Parade
Featuring floats, bands, antique & classic autos, Shriners and more! Special highlights
the exciting and energetic Jesse White Tumblers, sponsored by and the
South Shore Drill Team sponsored by .
2:00 p.m.
Ac Rock, Chicago's premier a capella rock 'n roll singing group performing
at the intersection of Illinois and Jefferson near the corn serving area.
Two performances between 2: 00 - 4:00 p.m., sponsored by
.
2:00 p.m.
FREE SWEET CORN, Del Monte's finest, served steaming hot!
Butter donated by Sullivan Foods of Mendota. Served at the intersection of Illinois Avenue
and Jefferson Street downtown.
3:00 p.m.
The always spectacular South Shore Drill Team will perform in
front of the Elks Club at 707 Indiana Avenue. You have watched them in the parade don't miss this
very special performance! Sponsored by .
4:30 p.m.
Sweet Corn Eating Contest sponsored by
. Ages 12 and under are invided to feast on Del Monte Sweet Corn.
First 25 to register will be able to participate. Sign up begins at 3:30 pm behind the steam engine at the
corn serving area on Illinois Ave. MP3 player awarded.
All Day
Tennis Tournament Singles, Adult Division, sponsored by , takes place at the Tennis courts at Mendota High School on Rt. 52 north.
SOUND sponsored by on the .
Fresh Del Monte Sweet Corn is available by the bag on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons to take home with you. 2 Locations - corner of 8th St./Rt. 34-across from MFC Builders Supplies and on the corner of Washington Street and 13th Ave / Rt. 251 in Prescott Bros. Parking Lot.
Over 80 Booth Vendors line the streets in downtown with an abundance of tasty treats and interesting merchandise throughout the Festival.
All Festival activities take place in the downtown area except for the Tennis Tournament and Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast.
