The South Vienna Corn Festival scheduled for September has been canceled due to the coronavirus, according to event organizers.
This year’s annual event was scheduled for Sept. 11-13.
From humble beginnings, the festival has grown exponentially over the past 44 years, drawing upwards of 100,000 people to the village east of Springfield. It started with just a a tent, a few rides, handful of vendors, and a parade.
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Scenes from a past South Vienna Corn Festival. This year’s event will take place Sept. 8-10. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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Scenes from a past South Vienna Corn Festival. This year’s event will take place Sept. 8-10. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
Beyond the celebration of sweet corn, the annual celebration includes cornhole, cook-offs, crafts a parade and entertainment.
The village of South Vienna plans to return its corn festival in 2021. For more information, click here.
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