July 1, 2025 – The Warrensburg Corn Festival will be held from July 17th to the 19th, featuring family-friendly activities, live music, and…of course…sweet corn.
The festival includes a 5K run, corn-hole tournament, a sweet corn eating contest, vendors and crafts, a beer garden, and performances by bands such as Marybeth Byrd, Voodoo Exiles, Noise Pollution; the AC/DC Experience, Cornfield Mafia, and 7 Summers; A Morgan Wallen Tribute. There will also be a parade on the 19th, a kiddie tractor pull, kids games and inflatable s and a car show.
The schedule of events include:
Thursday, July 17:
4:00-9:00 p.m.: Sweet Corn in corn tent
4:00-8:00 p.m.: Merchandise Vendors; Along W. Warren St. and S. Main St.
4:00-8:00 p.m.: Free Children’s Games (Illini Park)
5:30 p.m.: Corn Shucking and Corn Eating Contest Registrations in front of Lyle Jones, Warrensburg Community Stage; Free participation. Cash prize to winner.
6:00 p.m.: Corn Shucking Contest Begins
6:00 p.m.: Festival Kickoff Party with DJ David Lee and Foam Machines (Main St @ Warren St) **Bring towels for the kids**
6:30 p.m: Corn Eating Contest Begins
7:00 p.m.: LIVE MUSIC – Marybeth Byrd; Lyle Jones, Warrensburg Community Stage
Friday, July 18:
4:00-9:00 p.m.: Sweet Corn in corn tent
4:00-11:30 p.m.: Beer Garden Open
4:00-8:00 p.m.: Merchandise Vendors; Along W. Warren St. and S. Main St
6:00-10:00 p.m.: Inflatables & Zipline; Illini Park; $1/Ticket, $30/Bracelet;
6:00 p.m.: LIVE MUSIC – Voodoo Exiles; Lyle Jones, Warrensburg Community Stage
9:00 p.m.: LIVE MUSIC – Noise Pollution: The AC/DC Experience; Lyle Jones, Warrensburg Community Stage
Saturday, July 19: Sponsored By
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: Masonic Lodge Breakfast; 230 N. Washington St
7:00 a.m.: 5K Run/Walk registration; Illini Park; Online Pre-registration By July 7th to ensure a t-shirt/tank.
8:30 a.m.: Kids Fun Run
9:00 a.m.: Parade line-up at W-L Elementary
10:00 a.m.: Parade Starts; Parade Route heads east on W. Warren St. to S. Main St. to N. Main St. to North St. back to the school.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Merchandise Vendors; Along W. Warren St. and S. Main St.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Twisted H Mobile Petting Zoo
10:00 a.m.: Cornhole Tournament Onsite Registration (E. Main St)
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Cornhole Tournament Begins; Organized by Soy City Cornhole
11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.: Sweet Corn in corn tent
11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.: Beer Garden Open
11:00 a.m.: Kiddie Tractor Pull; Main St. in front of Village Hall; Free participation. Prizes awarded (Thank you Logan County Fair Bureau)
11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.: Inflatables & Zipline; Illini Park; $1/Ticket, $30/Bracelet includes 5 Zipline rides
12:00-3:00 p.m.: Brody’s Baloon Art; Illini Park
3:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Cars R’ Cruisin’ Car Show; Onsite registration begins at 2:30 p.m. Cars enter from N. Main St. and Hamilton St.; Organizer: Vinnie’s Barbee-Q
6:00-9:00 p.m.: Corn Fest Karaoke Dance Party DJ David Lee; S. Main St. & W. Warren St. intersection
6:00 p.m.: LIVE MUSIC – Cornfield Mafia; Lyle Jones, Warrensburg Community Stage
9:00 p.m.: LIVE MUSIC – 7 Summers: A Mogran Wallen Tribute Band; Lyle Jones, Warrensburg Community Stage
