Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival 2025

Visit Sun Prairie for our Annual Sweet Corn Festival held August 13th-17th 2025 

The festival kicks off with the Annual Corn Fest parade on Wednesday August 13th at 6pm followed by a Block Party with live music in Cannery Square! More fun follows from Thursday - Sunday at Angell Park with family fun, food and a carnival!

This five-day 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 all your fur babies safely at home. (Certified support/service animals are allowed).

Be a part of Corn Fest 2025 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 13th. Come early and enjoy shopping and dining before the parade. After the parade, grab a snack or your favorite take out and head over to Cannery Square and enjoy a beer and some live music from The Dirty Birds. 
*Note: Porta potties are available 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 (while it lasts), along with other favorites. 

Steamed Corn is served on the lower grounds and while supplies last.
Saturday from noon - 7pm
Sunday from noon - 6pm

Upper Grounds Food Vendor Hours:
6pm - 11:30pm Friday
noon - 11:30pm Saturday
noon - 8:30pm 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 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)
Thursday - 6 pm -10:00 pm 
Friday -  Wristbands 6 pm -10:00 pm 
Saturday - Noon - 10:00 pm 
Sunday - Noon - 8:00 pm 

Kids Corner Hours (non profit fun area for kids to enjoy free or mostly free activities 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)
Enjoy a petting farm, a Train Station Bounce (ages 2-5) House donated by Fun Time Inflatables along with other great inflatables from them including, The Monster Obstacle Course (ages 5+), Water Balls and other children's activities at little or no cost!

The kids can also enjoy many interactive fun activities such as crafts, face painting, games, sensory items, and more from local non profit organizations in their booths and in our activity tent. Most are free with donations appreciated! 

And back again this year is our corn playing area where kids can have fun playing in field corn donated by Renk Seeds. 

Corn Eating Contest! 
Get your fill of corn with our Annual Corn Eating Contest on Saturday (time TBD).  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

*Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds. Please leave all your fur babies safely at home. (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 features Madison County - Premier 7-piece Country Showband
 
Saturday night Super Tuesday rocks the fest!
sunprairiecornfest.com/speaker/supertuesday


Sunday LaMovida 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 IS ALLOWED!


*Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds. Please leave all 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! Please email Cameron Day at cameronday@sunprairiechamber.com if you have any questions regarding sponsorships.

Presenting Sponsor - $15000 - (Limit of 1)

• The 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)
• Largest (linked) logo on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
• 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!
• Carnival ride tokens
• 25 corn totes
• 15 parking passes

Additional Benefits:

• Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership fees for 2026 – Up to $400
• Includes table of 8 at our upcoming Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony - $600
• Includes Annual Golf Classic - team of four golfers $1,000
• Includes Bowling Team Sponsorship and team of four - $300
• Logo inclusion in the Corn Fest ad in the 2026 Community Guide
• Community Guide stand-alone Ad - $450
• Sunrise Sun Prairie Annual Sponsorship - $3,000

Entire Crop Premier Sponsor - $10000  - (Limit of 1)

• Second largest exposure for any sponsor
• Second largest (linked) logo on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
• Invited to participate in media interviews, if the Presenting 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
• Carnival ride tokens
• 20 corn totes
• 12 parking passes

Additional Benefits:

• Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership annual fees – Up to $400
• Includes Golf Outing foursome at Annual Golf Outing - $600
• Includes one month Sunrise Sun Prairie Sponsorship - $300
• Includes table of eight guests at our upcoming Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony - $600

Corn Shed Sponsor - $5000 - (Limit of 1)

• Your company is on display on multiple crowd barriers along the entrance to the Corn Serving Entrance
• Name on promotional material (whenever possible)
• Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
• Inclusion on social media posts
• 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 the event via announcements throughout the weekend
• Inclusion in event posters, banners, and fliers.
• Complimentary Business Booth (if requested when confirming sponsorship)
• Carnival ride tokens
• 15 corn totes

Block Party Sponsor - $5000 - (SOLD)

• 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

Main Stage Sponsor - $5000 - (SOLD)

• 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
• 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

Family Stage Sponsor - $4000 - (Limit of 1)

• 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
• 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

Volunteer T-shirt Sponsor - $3000 - (SOLD)

• 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
• 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

Kids Corner Sponsor - $3000 - (Limit of 1)

• 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

Corn Tote Sponsor - $2500 - (Limit of 1)

• 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)
• Carnival ride tickets
• 12 Corn totes

Golden Ear Sponsor - $2500

• 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

Silver Kernel Sponsor - $1000

• 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)
• Carnival ride tickets
• 10 Corn totes

Sprout Sponsor - $500

• Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
• Inclusion on social media posts
• Carnival ride tickets
• 5 Corn totes

Parade Sponsor - $300

• Logo on Parade banner
• Inclusion on social media posts
• 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.