“Corntastic” Fun for the Whole Family!
2026 South Shore YMCA Corn Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Emilson YMCA & Family Farm
For nearly 50 years, the South Shore YMCA Corn Festival has brought families and neighbors together to celebrate the best of the fall season. With activities for all ages, this beloved event features fall-themed food, a corn pit, live music, local vendors, and more. Corn Festival is a signature community event at the Emilson YMCA and Family Farm, supporting the South Shore YMCA Nature Center.
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Event Admission
Pre-Registration:
- Individual: M: $15 | NM: $20
- Family (up to 5 individuals): M: $50 | NM $60
- Children under 2 enter free
Event-Day Registration:
- Individual: M/NM: $20
- Family (up to 5 individuals): M/NM: $60
- Children under 2 enter free
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Events, Entertainment, Food & Beverage
Please note: event offerings may be updated as we navigate our rescheduled date. “Pop” back to our website for more updates & features. Corn Festival activities include:
- Activities & Entertainment
- Corn Pit
- Hay Maze
- Hay Pyramid
- Hayrides
- Professor Jim’s Corn Lab
- Pony Rides: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- South Shore YMCA Nature Center Exhibits
- Arts & Crafts
- Petting Zoo (10am – 3pm)
- Farm Stand Play Store
- Glitter Tattoo Artist
- Giant Bubbles & Corn Hole
- South Shore Woodturners Demonstrations
- South Shore Children’s Business Fair
- Story Walk to the SSYMCA Family Farm (1/2 mile)
- SSYMCA Family Farm: Pumpkin Decorating, 4-H demonstrations from FoxRock Farms, Beekeepers, Live Music
- …AND MORE
- Live Music & Performances
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- Suzanne McNeil | 10 AM–1 PM | Emilson YMCA
- Mamasteph Music | 11 AM–12 PM | Family Farm
- Big Ryan’s Tall Tales | Storytelling at 10:30 and 11:30 AM, | Emilson YMCA
- Mordechai Lincoln Band | 1–4 PM | Family Farm
- Jim Armstrong | 1–4 PM | Emilson YMCA
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- Food & Beverage
- Free popcorn (while supplies last)
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Food Trucks: Food for purchase from individual vendors
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Baystate Creamery
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Hottsmoke BBQ – featuring corn bread & Mexican street corn salad
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Bardo’s Bar Pizza – featuring chili chicken & elote pizza
- Hetty Sweets Bakery
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Get Involved with Corn Festival
- For sponsorship opportunities, contact Peter Helms at [email protected].
- To participate in Corn Festival as a food or entertainment vendor, contact Sarah Kugel at [email protected].
- For volunteer opportunities, contact Sarah Kugel at [email protected] or register online
