Join Us for “Corn-tastic” Family Fun!
47th Annual South Shore YMCA Corn Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Emilson YMCA & Family Farm, Hanover
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.
Rain Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Event Admission
- Individual: M: $10 | NM: $20
- Family (up to 5 individuals): M: $40 | NM $50
- Children under 2 enter free
Events, Entertainment, Food & Beverage
Included with Admission (While Supplies Last)
- Activities & Entertainment
- Professor Jim’s Corn Lab & South Shore YMCA Nature Center Exhibits
- Arts & Crafts
- Live Music
- Corn Pit
- Farm Stand Play Store
- Collaborative Recycled Art Project with The Spare Studio
- Wampanoag History and Colonial Games with Plimoth Patuxet Museums
- Petting Zoo
- Pony Rides (11:00am – 3:00pm)
- Face Painting
- HAY! Hayride
- Giant Bubbles
- Lawn Games: Corn Hole, Haybale Bowling
- South Shore Woodturners
- Trail Walks to the SSYMCA Family Farm
- Pumpkin Decorating, Farm Exploration, Cooking Demo, and more at the SSYMCA Family Farm
- …and MORE!
- Food & Beverage
- Free popcorn
- Concessions: Including corn pizza, hot dogs, soda & water, and more!
- Food Trucks: Food for purchase from individual vendors
Get Involved with Corn Festival
- For sponsorship opportunities, contact Peter Helms at phelms@ssymca.org.
- To participate in Corn Festival as a food or entertainment vendor, contact Sarah Kugel at skugel@ssymca.org.
- View volunteer opportunities and get involved at ssymca.org/cornfestival.
