11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Freshly harvested corn, grown locally and prepared hot and buttery, is what the Sweet Corn Fiesta is all about. This one day event will be held Sunday, April 26 in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Admission Info
Adults: $10
Children 6-12: $5
Under 5, FREE.
Free Parking
It’s a little known fact that Palm Beach County farmers grow more sweet corn for the fresh market than anywhere else in the world, according to Ann Holt and Eva Webb, who are chairing the 26th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta on Sunday, April 26, in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.
Making the local community aware of that fact and presenting them with freshly harvested sweet corn at the event are among the reasons they plan this event year after year. The fiesta attracts individuals and families alike who come to enjoy the hot, buttery locally grown sweet corn. Many of the guests also participate in amateur contests that include corn eating, corn shucking and cooking contests, as well as a green market and children’s games.
Another favorite at the event is the National Sweet Corn Eating Championship, presented by Major League Eating. This signature event invites corn lovers from all over the world to come and celebrate the sweetness of Florida’s finest corn. Spectators cheer on their favorite contestants as they watch them use different styles to eat as many ears as possible for 12 thrilling minutes straight!
At the 2025 Sweet Corn Fiesta, Gideon Oji won back his Sweet Corn crown from Miki Sudo. He consumed 52 ears of corn in 12 minutes! The legendary Carmen Cincotti set the record of 61.75 ears of corn back in 2017. The total prize purse is $6,100 broken down as follows: 1st - $2,500, 2nd - $1,500, 3rd - $1000, 4th - $600, 5th - $300, 6th - $200.
The event will also feature live music by the Krystal River Band and Andrew Morris Band.
For those who can’t attend the Sweet Corn Fiesta, boxes of sweet corn will be available just outside of the entry gates for $25. One box holds about 48 ears. Attendees may purchase the same size box for $20.