ST. JUDE SWEET CORN FESTIVAL
After careful consideration and consultation with St. Jude Church and Sweet Corn Festival leadership, we regretfully inform you the traditional Sweet Corn Festival scheduled for August 7-9, 2020, will be cancelled for this year. We thank all our volunteers and patrons who have supported us for 45 years. Please keep an eye on our website, www.judesweetcornfest.com, Facebook, and Instagram pages for updates. We look forward to the 2021 Sweet Corn Festival on August 13-15.
Until then, let us pray and support with charity all who are afflicted with the coronavirus, medical professionals who care for the sick, and those whose lives are impacted by the coronavirus. May those who have died rest in eternal peace, and may their loved ones be comforted.
For more information contact: Father Mark Murphy at
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August 13-15, 2021
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Celebrating Since 1976. Thank you so much for your support!
OPENING HOURS
Come Visit
Fri: 5pm - 11pm
Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm
INFORMATION
VOLUNTEER SIGNUPS LIVE - SIGN UP NOW
2019Â CAR RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The 2019 raffle will be for a 2019 Ford Mustang OR $15,000 Cash. Tickets are $2 and are available soon. Drive over to the car raffle page learn more.
CORN HUSKING - SAVE THE DATE
Join us on Thursday, August 8th at 9am to help husk and clean 25,000 ears of corn. No need to RSVP or call ahead. With plenty of work to do, just show up and jump in.
THERE WILL BE AN ADMISSION CHARGE IN 2019
The St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival will charge $5 daily admission in 2019. There will be no charge for pre-registered volunteers, children 10 and under, and seniors 60 years and older. All bags brought onto the grounds will be subject to a bag check.
FREE PARKING AND FREE SHUTTLES
Shuttles will run continuously out of the old K-Mart West Parking Lot. The business at that location is now MidAmerican Aerospace. The parking lot is located behind the El Rancho Restaurant at the intersection of Williams Boulevard SW and 16th Avenue SW. They may run later if necessary to get patrons back to their vehicles. Shuttle hours are as follows:
Friday: 5pm-10:30pm
Saturday: 11am-10:30pm
Sunday: Noon-6pm
Handicap parking is available off 1st Ave.
IMPORTANT SECURITY DETAILS - NEW THIS YEAR
Safety and Security is a #1 priority.
Members of the Sweet Corn Festival past chairs committee have partnered with the Cedar Rapids Police Department to help provide a safer environment for this community event.
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All Patrons Subject to Search
The following are not allowed:
No Backpacks
No Weapons
No Bikes
No Scooters
No Smoking
No Pets (Service Animals Allowed)
No Coolers
No Skateboards
ABOUT US
Making Life Fun
Since our founding in 1976, St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival has been a top carnival in Cedar Rapids. We offer guests of all ages the chance to enjoy our many entertainment services in a safe and fun-filled environment. At St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival, your satisfaction is our ultimate priority, and our goal is to make sure that you have the best time on your visit. Stop by and see what we have to offer.
