THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!
The annual Sweet Corn Fiesta, presented by the Florida Sweet Corn Exchange, is 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, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Post and Western PB County Farm Bureau.
WHAT: 10th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta presented by Florida Sweet Corn Exchange
WHERE: Yesteryear Village on the South Florida Fairgrounds in suburban West Palm Beach off Southern Boulevard 1.5 miles west of the Florida Turnpike exit #97. Enter Gates 3 or 12 on the Fairgrounds.
WHEN: Sunday, April 25, 2010 (11 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
• Children rides, games and activities (free with admission ticket) sponsored by Steinger, Iscoe and Greene
• Fun for the entire family and live musical entertainment featuring Quentin Lee Benedict and the Krystal River Band Listen Now
• 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 Amateur Corn Eating Contest will also be held. Winner will receive $100. (Must be 18 or older to enter).
• Joan Davis' 336 Crochet Tips! book signing at 2 P.M. This solutions book for crocheters by Joan Davis is a must have for all crocheters!
• Proceeds to Agriculture education and Glades area food banks
Activities are sponsored by Steinger, Iscoe and Greene, Motor City Car Wash, Solid Waste Authority, Bud's Chicken & Seafood, the Royal Inn, Royal Palm Chiropractic, and our area Ford dealers.
ADMISSION: Adults, $7; children 6-11, $4; children 5 & under are admitted free.
Click here to purchase admission tickets in advance and save $1 OFF regular adult gate admission!
PARKING: Free
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone (561) 793-0333 or the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau at (561) 996-0343.
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