The annual Sweet Corn Fiesta, presented by Florida Sweet Corn Exchange, is a celebration of the sweet corn growing season buttered with a family festival of children’s games, music, a national eating competition and, oh yes, mouth-watering and locally grown sweet corn.  

WHO:  Florida Sweet Corn Exchange, South Florida Fair, Pepsi and Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau

WHAT:  11th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta presented by Florida Sweet Corn Exchange

WHERE:  Yesteryear Village on South Florida Fairgrounds in suburban West Palm Beach off Southern Boulevard 1 mile west of the Florida Turnpike exit #97. Enter Gates 3 or 12 on the Fairgrounds.

WHEN:  Sunday, April 17, 2011 (11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)  

•  A celebration of the growing season and a tribute to those who make it happen.
•  Children rides, games and activities including face painting, bounce house and jump rope
•  Fun for the entire family and live musical entertainment by Quentin Benedict and The Krystal River Band
•  The world’s best Sweet Corn grown in Palm Beach County.
•  Old fashioned Bathing Suit competition starts at 1:00 P.M.  
•  Sweet Corn Shuckin’ Contest follows.
•  Kids’ contests begin at 1:45 P.M.  
•  International Corn Eating Contest featuring the International Federation of Competitive Eaters (as seen on ESPN) sponsored by Florida Sweet Corn Exchange. The competition begins at approximately 3:00 P.M.  Winner will take home $1,500 and the title of International Corn Eating Champion! Open to the public.
•  A local Corn Eating Contest will also be held. Winner will receive $100. (Must be 18 or older to enter).
•  Presented by Florida Sweet Corn Exchange and sponsored by South Florida Fair, Pepsi, and Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau
•  Proceeds to agriculture education and Glades area food banks

ADMISSION:  Adults, $8 ($7 advance); children 6-11, $5 ($4 advance); children 5 & under are admitted free. Unlimited rides wristband $5. Last day to purchase discount advance tickets is Saturday, April 16  

TICKETING:  Advance tickets at either www.southfloridafair.com  or www.sweetcornfiesta.com

PARKING:  Free

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Phone (561) 793-0333