Announcing the 30th Annual Sweetcorn Festival in Downtown Urbana
August 9, 2005
Urbana - The Urbana Business Association has announced its 30th Annual Sweetcorn Festival, to take place in downtown Urbana Friday, August 26th, from 5pm to 11pm, and Saturday, August 27th, from 11am to 11pm.
This event is co-sponsored by The City of Urbana and The News-Gazette.
The businesses and citizens of Urbana invite members of the general public to downtown Urbana for Champaign County's oldest and largest street festival. For nearly three decades the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival has brought thousands of friends, families, entertainers and vendors to Main Street to share in the best that traditional, small town America has to offer.
Event Schedule:
- MUSIC:
Friday Night Pre Party (on the Main Stage)
9:30pm-10:45pm: Heartsfield
8:00pm-9:00pm: The Brittles
6:00pm-7:30pm: Delta Kings
Saturday (on the Main Stage)
9:15pm-10:30pm: The Family Stone Experience7:00pm-8:30pm: Tons of Fun
4:30pm-6:30pm: Live Band Karaoke with Cheezy Trio
Saturday (on the Elm Street Stage)
6:00pm-7:00pm: Doxy4:30pm-5:30pm: Eclectic Theory
3:00pm-4:00pm: TBA
1:30pm-2:30pm: 2-1-7
Noon-1:00pm: TBA
- ATTRACTIONS:
3rd Annual Arts Boulevard
The Arts Boulevard showcases local talent and provides the opportunity for a variety of people to view and experience art. Artists interested in participating should visit the Urbana Sweet Corn festival web site for more information and an application: http://www.urbanabusiness.com/Sweetcorn_2005/Sweetcorn.html. Please remember to read the terms and rules of the agreement.
5th Annual Dog Show
Come see local dogs and their owners present them. Everyone is welcome to watch...or even participate! Visit the Urbana Sweet Corn festival web site for more information and an application: http://www.urbanabusiness.com/Sweetcorn_2005/Sweetcorn.html.
9th Annual Motor Muster
One of the biggest vintage car shows in the region, featuring about 90 vehicles: many rare, early antique, full classic, orphan make, muscle & sports cars, and many more. For information, please email mbalogh@balogh.com of the Illini Collector Car Club / Urbana Sweetcorn Festival.
Kids Area: Fun for all!
Enjoy Pony Rides, Miller's Petting Zoo, Action Inflatables, Whizzer, Train Ride, a Coloring Contest and more.
Book Market @ the Square
Book Fair by the Univeristy of Illinois Library will be held on Saturday, August 27th, from 9am to 5pm at Lincoln Square Village. There will be storytelling, children's activities, workshops, and a book sale. Follow this link for details: http://ltnet.ltls.org/bookmarket/
Volunteer Opportunities
UBA is looking for volunteers at least 14-years-old to participate in the 2005 Sweetcorn Festival. Prizes will be awarded according to number of hours volunteered! Visit the Urbana Sweet Corn festival web site for an application: http://www.urbanabusiness.com/Sweetcorn_2005/Sweetcorn.html
Vendors
Be a part of the tradition and share your goods with thousands of festival goers. The UBA is currently accepting vendor applications. Contact them through the website or by phone.
Directions to the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival
The event is located on Main Street from Vine to Race and Broadway from Elm to Water, Urbana, IL 61801.
FREE Event Parking
Race Street - Across from Silver Creek, Next to Rose Bowl
Water Street - Next to Bunny's Tavern, Next to the Urbana Civic Center
Main Street - West of Race St.
Broadway Avenue - Across from Crystal Lake Park, Lincoln Square, Schnucks
The Urbana Parking Garage - enter through Elm Street entrance