And there's so much more!
Though the main events will deliver tons of small-town fun, we're just getting started with everything happening during Sweet Corn season!
Check out each of the sections below for great activities sure to entertain the entire family, including:
Check out each of the sections below for great activities sure to entertain the entire family, including:
- Food Events
- Music & Performances
- Arts & Education
- Good Ol' Sweet Corn Fun
- Fireworks
| Download the full Festival event schedule now |
Food Events
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Annual Bake Off Competition | Friday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | Sweet Corn Festival Grounds
Sponsored by American Home Care Do you always seem to be covered in flour? Can you make a pie crust in your sleep? Then come be a part of our Annual Bake Off competition where you can win CASH prizes! Contact the Chamber for more details. |
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Corn Eating Contest | Friday, June 23 | 8 p.m. | Gazebo Area
Sponsored by the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce So, think you are up to the challenge? This fun (and sometimes wonderfully messy) event is where we find out the true corn lovers in the bunch as our champion eaters take on a big stack of oh-so-tasty sweet corn! To enter: show up at the Gazebo at 7:45 p.m. Friday night. |
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Post-Tour de Corn Spaghetti Dinner | Saturday, June 24 | Noon | Church of God Family Life Center
Wrap up your Tour de Corn ride with a tasty meal of meat or veggie spaghetti from the wonderful people of the East Prairie Church of God. Go ahead...you've earned it! See the Tour de Corn site for more details (you can sign up for the dinner when you register for the ride) |
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Sweet Corn Festival Food Vendors | Friday at the Main Street Party (until 9 p.m. close) & Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Sweet Corn Festival Grounds
From sno-cones to polish sausage to lemonade, our 100+ vendors will have amazing food and drinks to keep you going through Friday and Saturday. Interested in being a food vendor? Check out more vendor information here... |
Music & Performances
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East Prairie Jr. High & High School Cheerleaders | Friday, June 23 | starting at 7 p.m. | On Main Street in front of East Prairie Flower Shop/Kirby's Insurance
Gimme a "C-O-R-N!" Get spirited with a performance by the award-winning East Prairie Cheer teams. The Jr. High squad kicks things off at 7 p.m. followed by the High School team at 7:10 p.m. |
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Southeast Area Twirlers | Friday, June 23 | 8:30 p.m. | On Main Street in front of East Prairie Flower Shop/Kirby's Insurance
You'll be amazed as you see the EP-based Southeast Area Twirlers perform to a variety of songs. Be sure to stay for the impressive fire baton demonstration by this renowned team. |
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Red, White and Blue Sing-along | Friday, June 23 | around 9 p.m. | Gazebo
Wrap up the Main Street Party with a rousing sing-along at the Gazebo of your favorite patriotic songs! |
Arts & Educational Events
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Missouri Department of Conservation Booth | Friday & Saturday
Sweet Corn Festival grounds Booth #58-59 Get hands-on learning with all the beauty and wonder of Missouri's vast natural resources. Missouri Department of Conservation staff will be on-site with educational opportunities for young and old alike, including their crowd-favorite demonstration on how to clean and cook Asian carp. |
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Sweet Corn Craft Show | Friday (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) & Saturday (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) |
Sweet Corn Festival grounds We're bringing together a host of local and area crafts- and trades-people with charming homemade products. Our 2016 vendors will offer clothing, home goods, artisanal food items and other unique products to help make your Sweet Corn Festival experience complete! |
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Antique Car & Bike Show | Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (presentation of awards at 1:15 p.m.) | Downtown on Main Street
Come downtown to see (and sometimes even touch!) a host of old classic cars and beautifully restored favorites! Take some time to talk with the owners and stick around for the awards ceremony at 1 p.m.!
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Good Ol' Sweet Corn Fun
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Pig Races + Camel & Pony Rides | Friday night & Saturday | Sweet Corn Festival grounds
Nothing says down-home fun like a visit from Pork Chop Downs and the rest of the Show-Me Swine gang. These pigs will have you in stitches as they take each other on in a series of races. And be sure to check out the camels and ponies for a great memory and photo op for the kiddos! |
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Race the Corn | Saturday, 9:30 a.m. | Sweet Corn Festival Grounds
Get one of your best buddies and take on the town in this fun team event. You'll stomp down the road as a team, with oversized corn (ok, plywood corn cut-outs) strapped to your feet! Do you have the stamina and teamwork to take the prize? All ages welcome! |
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Corn Tossing Contest | Saturday, 10:45 a.m. | Sweet Corn Festival Grounds
Sure, anyone can throw a ball...it takes someone special to cover some distance with corn! Get a friend for this fun 2-person activity and see exactly how far you can make it down the street! We will butter up your hands, so be sure to dress appropriately! Be at the Gazebo by 10:45 a..m. if you want to take on the challenge. |
Fireworks Displays
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Main Street Party Fireworks | Friday, June 24 | 9:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Downtown Revitalization Committee After a great night of fun at the Main Street Party, watch the sky for a fun round of fireworks. The perfect ending to a great day...and an awesome send off for that pre-Tour de Corn sleep! |
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Elm Street Baptist Tailgate Party & Fireworks Extravaganza | Saturday, July 2 | Tailgate starts (TBD); fireworks to follow at dusk
Sponsored by Elm Street Baptist Church It has become an EP favorite: the Elm Street Baptist annual tailgate party. This event is free to everyone and includes hamburgers, hot dogs and chips. Plus some amazing music as well. Stay tuned for more details on this community-wide event followed by an amazing fireworks display visible for miles around! |
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Annual Independence Firework Display | Monday, July 4 at dusk
Sponsored by the City of East Prairie and the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce End the Sweet Corn Festival with a little red, white and BOOM with East Prairie's annual firework display! Most years the display can be seen from all parts of East Prairie, but we'll give the actual location closer to the date. |
