Celebrating our 74nd year in 2023, Corn Festival is the cornerstone event in Grundy County. A county wide celebration - Corn Festival makes its home in the county seat of Morris with an emphasis on events downtown.

Schedule of Events

September 27, 2023

6:30 pm-WCSJ and WJDK Talent Show at Jackson Street Stage

Kid Friendly Events and Activities
12:00 pm-7:00 pm: Petting Zoo at Franklin & Main Street
12:00 pm-7:00 pm: Pony Rides at Franklin & Main Street
4:00 pm-8:30 pm: Train Rides - Depart Grundy County Courthouse, Minooka Bible Church at Grundy County Courthouse
4:00 pm-12:00 am: Train Rides - depart Grundy County Courthouse at Grundy County Courthouse
5:00 pm-8:30 pm: Skinners' Amusements Carnival - Wristbands $25
5:30 pm: Jason Kollum" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
7:30 pm: Jason Kollum" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot

September 28, 2023

5:00 pm: Spotlight On Grundy County Dancers at Jackson Street Stage

7:00 pm: Frankfort Brass Band at Jackson Street Stage

7:00 pm: Musical Bingo W/Mike & Joan at Event Tent

Kid Friendly Events and Activities
12:00 pm-8:30 pm: Train Rides - depart Grundy County Courthouse at Grundy County Courthouse
12:00 pm-7:00 pm: Petting Zoo at Franklin & Main Street
12:00 pm-7:00 pm: Pony Rides at Franklin & Main Street
5:00 pm-8:30 pm: Skinners' Amusements Carnival - Wristbands $25
5:00 pm: Spotlight on Grundy County Dancers at Jackson Street Stage
5:30 pm: "Jason Kollum" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
7:00 pm: Musical Bingo (12yrs old thru Adult) at 100 block Wauponsee St.
7:00 pm: High School Band perform at Jackson Street Stage
7:30 pm: Jason Kollum" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot

September 29, 2023

6:00 pm-6:30 pm: Queen Coronation at Jackson Street Stage

7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Doug's Dancers at Jackson Street Stage

7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Next Thing Smokin' at South Stage

9:30 pm-11:30 pm: Mariachi Perla De Mexico at Jackson Street Stage

9:30 pm-11:30 pm: LFC at South Stage

Kid Friendly Events and Activities
All Day: Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window Sponsored by Clayton's Tap at The Design House
10:00 am-8:30 pm: Train Rides - depart Grundy County Courthouse, Minooka Bible Church at Grundy County Courthouse
11:00 am-7:00 pm: Petting Zoo at Franklin & Main Street
11:00 am-7:00 pm: Pony Rides at Franklin & Main Street
5:00 pm-10:00 pm: Skinners' Amusements Carnival at Carnival
6:00 pm: Kids Pedal Pull at Old National Bank

September 30, 2023

5:00 pm-6:30 pm: Karaoke at South Stage
5:30 pm-7:00 pm: LFM Tae Kwon Do Demo at Jackson Street Stage
7:00 pm-8:30 pm: Nutzy Mac at South Stage
7:30 pm-10:30 pm: Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift Experience at Jackson Street Stage
9:00 pm-11:00 pm: Nate Venturelli at South Stage

Kid Friendly Events and Activities
All Day: Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window Sponsored by Clayton's Tap at The Design House
8:00 am-5:00 pm: Log Cabin Festival
9:00 am: Crackerbox Derby at Goold Park
10:00 am: Kiddie Water Fights, - Morris Fire Station #1 - Wauponsee and Main Streets
10:00 am-8:30 pm: Train Rides - depart Grundy County Courthouse, Minooka Bible Church
11:00 am-7:00 pm: Petting Zoo at Franklin & Main Street
11:00 am-7:00 pm: Pony Rides at Franklin & Main Street
1:00 pm: Kiddie Parade -awards announced at Grundy Bank Drive-up Sponsored by Morris Hospital
1:00 pm-10:00 pm: Skinners' Amusements Carnival - Wristbands $25 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm Only
2:00 pm: Grundy County Sheriff K9 Demonstration at 100 block Wauponsee St.
3:00 pm: Tim, that's Amazing!" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
5:00 pm: "Tim, that's Amazing!" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
7:30 pm: "Tim, that's Amazing!" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot

October 1, 2023

All Day: Baby Photo Contest Winners- Displayed in The Design House Window
11:00 am: "Tim, that's Amazing!" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
11:00 am-5:00 pm: Petting Zoo at Franklin & Main Street
11:00 am-5:00 pm: Pony Rides at Franklin & Main Street
1:00 pm-4:30 pm: Skinners' Amusements Carnival
1:00 pm: "Tim, that's Amazing!" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot
5:00 pm: "Tim, that's Amazing!" Free entertainment for all ages at Sheriff's Dep. Parking Lot

Date: September 27-October 1, 2023

Location: Various Venue in Morris, IL 60450.

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