For many years, St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival has been the leading carnival in Cedar Rapids, offering visitors of all ages the chance to play like a kid.  Tickets are $1 each.  Adult, family, and kid's rides range from 2-5 tickets each. Enjoy the rides provided by New Generation Shows LLC.

Family Entertainment Stage is a place for our midwestern and beyond musicians to showcase their talent and entertain our visitors.  We have been blessed to have many soloists and ensemble groups provide us with music that everyone can enjoy.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, August 8th, 2024

9am: Corn Husking

"Many hands makes light work" which is true when husking and cleaning 18,000 ears of corn. Come join us for fun with husking and cleaning the sweet corn on Thursday Aug 8th starting at 9 am under the food canopy tent.  Fun for the whole family!

Friday, August 9, 2024

Family Entertainment Stage:

My Midlife Crisis - 6pm-8pm

Beverage Tent:

Boot Jack Band - 6-10pm

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Family Entertainment Stage:

Ice Cream & the Cones - 11am-12pm

All Star Jazz Band - 2:30pm-4pm

Greg Helton - 4:30pm-6pm  

Jerry Stack - 6:30pm-8pm

Beverage Tent:

Noon: Bags Tournament

The Laid Back Band - 1-5pm

Gimikk - 6-10pm

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Family Entertainment Stage:

Madie Renner - 1pm-2pm           

Amity Brass Quintet - 2:30pm-3:30pm   

Beverage Tent:

Dogs on Skis - 1-5pm

Fest Date: August 11 - 13, 2024

Hours:
Fri: 5pm - 11pm
Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm

Location: Saint Jude Catholic Church - 50 Edgewood Road Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Admission:
$5 daily admission fee for ages 11-59
10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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