Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival 2024
The Annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held August 14-18, 2024 at Angell Park in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
The five-day fun filled festival is coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce with several non-profit organizations sharing in the proceeds.
Non-profit benefactors include: the Sun Prairie VFW Post #9362, the Sun Prairie American Legion Post 333, the Sun Prairie Exchange Club, the Sun Prairie Lions, and the Knights of Columbus.
*Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds. Please leave your fur babies safely at home.
(Certified support/service animals are allowed).
Be a part of Corn Fest 2024 by volunteering! We have various volunteer opportunities available along with paid positions for the garbage crew. All Volunteers will receive a t-shirt! Click here and scroll to the bottom to find sign ups.
Parade & Block Party!
The festival kicks-off with a parade at on Wednesday evening August 14th. Enjoy a beer and live music after the parade from 7-9pm at Cannery Square.
Food (located upper & lower grounds)
The key food highlight is serving 80 tons of uncooked and freshly-steamed corn (Saturday and Sunday Only). After husking the corn, the butter volunteers provide the savory butter and last but not least customers give the "salt tree" a shake. Additional, food vendors include traditional fair favorites (beer, brats, burgers, funnel cakes, popcorn, cotton candy, etc.), single ear ROASTED corn on Friday night, along with ethnic favorites.
Steamed Corn is served on the lower grounds on Saturday from noon - 7pm and Sunday from noon - 6pm ONLY and while supplies last!
Upper Grounds Food Vendor Hours:
6pm-11:30pm Friday
noon-11:30pm Saturday
noon - 6pm Sunday
Fun!
A carnival-midway complete with rides & games. Carnival ride wristbands are available Thursday and Friday nights.
The festival also features a large Kids Corner area with inflatables, free activities from local non profit organizations, an activity tent where will also have our 3rd Annual Corn Eating Contest and more!
Saturday and Sunday you can also enjoy the entertainment at the Family Stage and browse through the business vendor booths.
Carnival Grounds Hours (lower grounds)
6pm-10pm Thursday
6pm-10 Friday
noon-10 Saturday
noon-8pm Sunday
Kids Korner Hours (non profit fun area for the kids on the upper grounds)
noon-8pm Saturday
noon-5pm Sunday
Vendors (lower grounds)
Browse some business booths, grab some swag and learn about what services they can offer you.
Vendor Hours:
noon-8pm Saturday
noon-5pm Sunday
Family Stage (lower grounds)
Enjoy free entertainment! Sit down and enjoy your corn as you watch Karate demonstrations, local dancers, African drummers, piano music and more!
Stage Hours:
noon-6pm Saturday
noon-4pm Sunday
Kids Corner (upper grounds)
Start the fun off with the Giraffe Bounce House (ages 2+) donated by Fun Time Inflatables along with other great inflatables from them including, The Monster Obstacle Course (ages 5+), and the Fun Express Train Station (ages 2-6)!
The kids can also enjoy interactive fun activities such as crafts, face painting, games, photo's, sensory items, Art Cart crafts and more from local non profit organizations in their booths and in our activity tent. Most are free with donations appreciated!
Corn Eating Contest!
Get your fill of corn with our Annual Corn Eating Contest. Sign up will be limited and is at the Chamber Booth located on the upper grounds by the gate entrance.
Kids Corner hours
Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Note: No pets are allowed at the fairgrounds. (Certified support/service animals are allowed).
Music (upper grounds)
The event also features live bands Friday and Saturday nights from 7-11pm and LaMovida on Sunday in our beer "tent."
Wednesday night, The Dirty Birds rock Downtown Sun Prairie after the parade!
sunprairiecornfest.com/speaker/the-dirty-birds
Friday night Super Tuesday rocks the fest!
sunprairiecornfest.com/speaker/supertuesday
Saturday night, The Jimmy's brings you a taste of the blues & more!
sunprairiecornfest.com/speaker/the-jimmys
Sunday LaMovita will broadcast live from the festival and feature live bands throughout the afternoon.
sunprairiecornfest.com/speaker/la-movida
Midget Auto Races!
Sunday evening concludes with the infamous Badger Midget Auto Races. For more info about Angell Park Speedway visit: https://angellpark.racing/
Race Hours:
4pm Time Trials
6pm Racing
Note: NO DOUBLE PARKING ALLOWED!
Please note that prices and schedules are subject to change.
NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. Please leave your fur babies safely at home. (Certified support/service animals are allowed).
Sponsor Opportunities.
Thank you to our sponsors that help make this community event possible!
NEW Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 Exclusive Presenting Sponsor-One Sponsor
- The 71st Annual Sweet Corn Festival presented by: (This would be you & only you!)
- When the Sweet Corn Festival is mentioned, so will your company (whenever possible)
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible) radio & billboards
- Largest (linked) logo on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one guaranteed premier spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Invitation to participate in media interviews
- Presenting sponsor acknowledgement on billboards
- Mentioned in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition via announcements throughout the event
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Logo on event posters, banners and fliers.
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board PLUS, you can provide additional signage at designated areas!
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 25 corn totes
- 15 parking passes
Additional Benefits:
- Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership fees for 2025 - Up to $745
- Includes Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair booth, premier booth placement (November 2024) - $300
- Includes table of 8 at our upcoming Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony - $800
- Includes 33rd Annual Golf Classic Premier Sponsor package including of team of four golfers $1,000
- Logo inclusion in the Corn Fest ad in the 2025 Community Guide
- 2025 Community Guide stand-alone Ad - $500
- Sunrise Sun Prairie Annual Sponsorship - $3,000 investment
Three-year agreement with right of first refusal through 2026. The annual fee would be payable January 1st of each year. If any price increases happen during this sponsorship, you will be grandfathered into
2023 prices.
Entire Crop Premier Sponsor: $10,000 One Sponsor
- Second largest exposure for any sponsor
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible) radio & billboards
- Second largest (linked) logo on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one guaranteed premier spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Invited to participate in media interviews, if the premier sponsor is not available
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 20 corn totes
- 12 parking passes
Additional Benefits:
- Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership annual fees - Up to $745
- Includes Golf Outing foursome at the 33rd Annual Golf Outing - $600
- Includes Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair booth (November 2024) - $300
- Includes table of eight guests at our upcoming Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony - $800
Three-year agreement with right of first refusal through 2026. The annual fee would be payable January 1st of each year. If any price increases happen during this sponsorship, you will be grandfathered into 2023 prices.
Underwriter Sponsor: $5,000 Limited to four
- Third largest exposure for any sponsor
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Third largest (linked) logos on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Signage at the event ? individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 15 corn totes
Main Stage Sponsor: $5,000 One Sponsor
- Your company will be associated with the Stage performances!
- Name on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Hang banners (you provide) near the stage
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 15 corn totes
- Sun Prairie Corn Fest Block Party presented by (This would be you & only you!)
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one parade entry for your float/vehicle
- Parade line-up within the first 12 floats/entries so volunteers can get to their Cannery Square duties
- Collaborative news release announcing the Sun Prairie Corn Fest Block Party presented by (This would be you & only you!)
- Invitation to participate in media interviews Co-branded stage signage. Additional signage provided by you.
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition from the event stage Wednesday night
- Company spokesperson can welcome everyone from the stage
- Block Party table for information, swag, etc. (provided by you)
- Inclusion in event posters and banners (if possible)
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Signage at Angell Park - individual and shared location(s)
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 15 corn totes
- Cross-promotion opportunities with the Chamber's permission
- Newspaper thank you ad
Family Stage Sponsor: $4,000 One Sponsor
- Your company will be associated with the Family Stage performances!
- Name on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Hang banners (you provide) near the stage
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 14 corn totes
- Logo Exclusive on VOLUNTEER worn shirts - Corn Cookers, servers & non-profit volunteers
- NOTE: Package excludes race shirts, community shirts with multiple logos & Corn Fest shirts sold retail
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Complimentary Business Booth (If desired)
- Newspaper thank you ad inclusion
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Facebook live event for shirt kickoff
- Logo on event posters, banners and fliers
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board
- 13 Corn Totes
One-year agreement with right of first refusal for 2024. The Chamber reserves the right to amend Corn Fest proposals due Sun Prairie's branding study/implementation and the opportunity to monetize Sun Prairie & Corn Fest branding merchandise.
In-kind packages are customized upon request.
NEW! Kids Corner Sponsor: $3,000 One Sponsor
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Complimentary Business Booth in Kids Corner
- Newspaper thank you ad inclusion
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Logo on event posters, banners and fliers
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board
- Carnival ride tickets
- 13 Corn totes
Golden Ear Sponsor: $2,500
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Newspaper thank you ad inclusion
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
- Carnival ride tickets
- 12 Corn totes
Corn Tote Sponsor: $2,000 One Sponsor
- Logo on Corn Totes
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Carnival ride tickets
- 12 Corn totes
Silver Kernel Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Carnival ride tickets
- 10 Corn totes
Sprout Sponsor: $500
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Carnival ride tickets
- 5 Corn totes
Parade Sponsor: $300
- Logo on Parade banner
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- 3 Corn totes
The Chamber reserves the right to amend Corn Fest proposals due to Sun Prairie's branding study/implementation and the opportunity to monetize Sun Prairie & Corn Fest branding merchandise.
All information listed is subject to change.
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024 Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Check our official event page at sunprairiecornfest.com for further information/updates.
Location
Angell Park is near the intersection of Highway 19 and Highway N and just a few blocks from Sun Prairie's historic downtown.
For the upper lot parking, please enter from HWY N. $ per car and includes entry into the fairgrounds.
Parking is also available at SP East High School, with free shuttle service to the grounds ($ per person admission fee applies).
Please:
NO pets
NO carry-Ins
NO double parking
Have fun!
Fees/Admission
Walk ins - $ per entry (fee applies to any parking outside of Angell Park grounds, Sun Prairie Dream Park, or Sun Prairie High School overflow lot)
Parking on upper grounds (Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday) - $ per car, includes entry into the park.
Website
Contact Information
(608) 837-4547