Join Us for “Corn-tastic” Family Fun!
48th Annual South Shore YMCA Corn Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 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.
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Rain Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm
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
Included with Admission (While Supplies Last)
- Activities & Entertainment
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- Corn Pit
- Hay Maze and Hay Pyramid
- Hayrides
- Professor Jim’s Corn Lab & South Shore YMCA Nature Center Exhibits
- Arts & Crafts
- Petting Zoo
- Live Music
- Farm Stand Play Store
- Pony Rides (10:30am – 2:30pm)
- Big Ryan’s Tall Tales (Storytelling performances: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm)
- Face Paint & Temporary Tattoos
- Giant Bubbles & Corn Hole
- South Shore Woodturners Demonstrations
- South Shore Children’s Business Fair
- Trail Walks to the SSYMCA Family Farm
- Family Farm (Parking Available at 1075 Washington Street, Hanover or Accessible via Storywalk Trail from Emislon Y): Pumpkin Decorating, 4-H demonstrations, Beekeepers, Live Music
- …AND MORE!
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- Food & Beverage
- Free popcorn
- Food Trucks: Food for purchase from individual vendors
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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
