Sweet Corn Festival Millersport
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Sweet Corn Festival Millersport has something for all the family! Everybody will have a great time when they visit this fantastic attraction. From rides, games, food or drink, everyone will be entertained.
About Sweet Corn Festival Millersport
In 1996, it was the 50th Anniversary of the Millersport Lions Club. It was decided on the anniversary that they wanted to take on different projects to save local landmarks of interest. The idea of this was to renovate these buildings and put them into public use. This project is an ongoing project and it is now known as the Heritage Village. This village is open to the public during Festival week. It is also available for tour groups.
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is always from Wednesday to Saturday before Labor Day.
Below are some of the renovation projects.
Walnut Township Hall
- Donated by the Walnut Township Trustees in 1998
- Moved by Robert & Bob Slater and the Stebelton & Ruble Steel Co
- This building was built between 1900 and 1910 and originally stood on a lot on Third Street in the Village of Thurston between the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad tracks and High Street
- This building was built with a set of double doors on the front because it housed a fire wagon when it was used as a firehouse.
- The contents are original to the building
Slater Filling Station
- Donated by the Charles & Ethel Slater Family
- Moved from a site north of State Route 79 on State Route 37 at the Slater Homestead in 1997
- Moved in sections and reassembled on this site
- Moved by Robert & Bob Slater and the Stebelton & Ruble Steel Co
- The contents are original to the building
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If you’re a fan of sweet corn, this festival is a must-visit! I personally think it offers the best buttered sweet corn around. The Lions Club goes all out with a variety of activities, making it well worth your time to attend. Get ready for a cornucopia of deliciousness and a day filled with fantastic festivities!
Activities at Sweet Corn Festival Millersport
There are a few activities available for visitors when they go to visit. Below we list some of them.
5K Run
The 5K run is an annual event and it is held on the Saturday of festival week. The fun kicks off at 9 am prompt and starts from the sweet corn operations center and then proceeds along the boulevard. The runners are at the end of the boulevard, they then run along the Ohio and Erie canal. The run also takes in some state parks before it ends up at the historic Lions Park.
Hickory Grove Beer Garden
Hickory Grove Beer Garden
The Hickory Grove Beer Garden serves up fantastic beers. It is a great place to relax with a drink and it now has bigger and better expanded seating in the big barn. This is an Olde World style setting and is very popular with visitors.
It isn’t only beers that are on offer. There is also a variety of wines available.
Crafts, Games, Food, and Shopping
There is typically a large variety of crafts and shops available:
Here is the 2022 layout in map form. Please as always, remember to check their social media and website to avoid disappointment and receive more up-to-date information.
Fun at Sweet Corn Festival Millersport
Corn Eating Contest
This is a race to the last. Who is able to eat the corn the quickest? There are heats that take place and then the winners of that will face off. These daily winners will then return on Saturday for the Grand Championship Final.
Kiddie Tractor Pedal Pull
The child competitor will peddle a tractor while also pulling a trailer with a shifting weight. This trailer will also shift more weight on the back wheels. The winners of these heats will return on Saturday to take part in the finals. The children will be divided into weight classes.
Hula Hoop and Corn Cob Toss
The contestants will be grouped into age categories for the Hula Hoop competition. The one who can hula hoop the longest without it touching the ground will win. The Corn Cob Toss competition is a new one. This is a single-elimination, sudden-death competition. There are two classes by age: 11 and under, and 12 and over.
Where is Sweet Corn Festival Millersport Located?
- Address: 2718 Blacklick Eastern Rd, Millersport, Ohio 43046
- Phone: 740-467-3639 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Location Map for Sweet Corn Festival Millersport
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Have you experienced the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival? We would love to hear about your time there! Maybe you and your family are regular visitors! What do you love about it? What would you recommend for first-time visitors?
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