Carmi will celebrate Corn Day 2026 with a week of activities culminating in a full day of events on Saturday, October 10th.
The celebration begins Sunday, October 4th, with the Carmi League of Arts presenting “Stars, Stripes, & Songs” at 6 p.m. at Theater Park.
Activities resume Thursday, October 8th, when Swyear Amusement Rides open at 5 p.m. The White County Farm to Table event will also be held on South Main Cross Street, with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.
On Friday, October 9th, amusement rides open at 5 p.m. The Corn Day Pageant begins at 5:30 p.m. on the Main Stage, followed by Josh Cronin. A cornhole tournament will also begin at 5:30 p.m. in the First Mid parking lot.
Saturday’s events begin at 8:15 a.m. with the Guardian Center Candy Corn Run at First Christian Church. A car show will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the First Mid parking lot, followed by the Pet Parade at 10 a.m. downtown.
Rusted Spirit will perform on the Main Stage from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A chili cook-off is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park, while White County Historical Society museums will be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Corn Day King and Queen Coronation will take place at noon on the Main Stage. A Dolly Parton tribute performance is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m.
The 2026 Corn Day Parade will step off at 4 p.m. Drake White will headline the evening entertainment with a concert at 7 p.m. on the Main Stage.
A 50/50 drawing and the announcement of the car auction winner are both scheduled for 8 p.m. to close out the celebration.