The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule for Corn Day 2025, with events set for Thursday, October 9th through Saturday, October 11th. This year’s theme is “Cornstalk: Peace, Love & Hominy.”
Thursday, October 9th features the opening of Swyear Amusement Rides at 5 p.m., followed by the White County Farm to Table Social Hour at 5:30 p.m. and Farm to Table Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 10th includes the Corn Day Pageant at 5:30 p.m., a Corn Hole Tournament, and a preview performance by the CWC Drama Department at 7:30 p.m., with live music from Rusted Spirit.
Saturday, October 11th will be packed with events, starting with the Guardian Center Candy Corn Run at 8:15 a.m. A car show, pet parade, kids’ CornDog Pawgeant, corn tasting, historical tours, and the traditional Corn Day Parade at 4 p.m. highlight the day’s activities. Evening entertainment features RENEE on the main stage, followed by a headline concert from country music star Chris Cagle at 7 p.m., with a 50/50 drawing to wrap up the festival.
Corn Day is one of Carmi’s oldest traditions, drawing crowds from across the region for family fun, food, music, and community pride.
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