Plain City Corn Carnival 🌽

Join us for the Plain City Corn Carnival! 🎉

🌟 FREE ADMISSION in Uptown Plain City along Main Street! Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with us as we revive this historic event, originally held from 1914 to 1919 and reintroduced in the 1980s.

🎊 Enjoy a full day of family-friendly festivities:

• 🍔 Savor delicious offerings from food trucks and local favorites.
• 🛍️ Browse craft vendors and community booths.
• 🎶 Experience FREE live music from the Zack Attack Band from 5–7 PM, bringing you an energetic mix of R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, and Alternative hits!
• 🚜 Participate in fun farm-themed activities at the Kids Corner.
• 🌽 Snap a photo for our Virtual Community Corn Mural at the Plain City Library and be part of a larger artistic celebration!
• 🏛️ Explore historical displays & interactive exhibits from local businesses and organizations.
• 🚲 Watch demonstrations of penny-farthing (high-wheel bicycles).
• 🎤 Enjoy acoustic performances, line dancing, and a talent show!
• 🧑‍🌾 Join DJ Pete Emmons for agricultural trivia and games throughout the day!

Featured Events:

• 👶 Pretty Baby Contest – 11 AM on Main Stage
• 🌽 Corn Eating Contest – Noon on Main Stage
• 🐄 Bossy Bingo with cows – 1 PM near the Plain City Library
• 🐾 Pet Costume Contest – 2 PM on Main Stage
• 🎤 Talent Show – 3 PM on Main Stage
• 🎶 FREE Zack Attack Band Concert – 5-7 PM
• 🎈 Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides – 5-7 PM

Main Stage Location:

At 340 W. Main Street in Uptown Plain City, where you'll find contests, performances, trivia, and the evening concert by the Zack Attack Band.

Corn Carnival Week Festivities:

Wednesday, September 9

• 🎉 Opening Ceremonies – 6 PM at The Depot at Public Square

Thursday, September 10

• 🚲 Plain City High Wheel Race – 5-6 PM
• 🎺 Corn Carnival Parade – 6 PM

Friday, September 11

• 🎭 Path of the Pioneer – A one-man show about the American frontier.
• 🎟️ Tickets for performances are $10 per person here.

Get Involved!

Interested in sponsorship or volunteering? Reach out at corncarnival@plaincityohio.gov for more info!

🌽 Join us in celebrating Plain City’s rich heritage with a day filled with music, laughter, and community spirit! 🎶