The AnnualSweet Corn Festivalwill be held August 14-18, 2024at Angell Park in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The five-day fun filled festival is coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce with several non-profit organizations sharing in the proceeds. Non-profit benefactorsinclude: the Sun Prairie VFW Post #9362, the Sun Prairie American Legion Post 333, the Sun Prairie Exchange Club, the Sun Prairie Lions, andthe Knights of Columbus. *Pets are not allowed onthe fairgrounds. Please leave all your fur babiessafely at home. Be a part of Corn Fest 2024by volunteering! We have various volunteer opportunities available along with paid positions for the garbage crew. All Volunteers will receive a t-shirt!Click here and scroll to the bottom to find sign ups. Parade & Block Party! Food (located upper & lower grounds) Steamed Corn is served on the lower grounds on Saturday from noon - 7pm and Sunday from noon - 6pm ONLY and while supplies last! Upper Grounds Food Vendor Hours: Fun!
(Certified support/service animals areallowed).
The festival kicks-off with a parade at on Wednesdayevening August 14th. After the parade, grab some take-out from a downtown restaurantthen head over to Cannery Square andenjoy a beer and somelive music from The Dirty Birds.
The key food highlight is serving 80 tons of uncooked and freshly-steamed corn (Saturday and Sunday Only). After husking the corn, the butter volunteersprovide the savory butter and last but not least customers give the "salt tree" a shake. Additional, food vendors include traditional fair favorites (beer, brats, burgers, funnel cakes, popcorn, cotton candy, etc.), single ear ROASTED corn on Friday night (while it lasts),along with other favorites.
6pm-11:30pm Friday
noon-11:30pm Saturday
noon - 6pm Sunday
A carnival-midway complete with rides & games.Carnival ride wristbands are available Thursday and Friday nights.
The festival also features a large KidsCorner area with inflatables,free activities from local non profit organizations, an activity tent where will also have our Annual Corn Eating Contestand more!
Saturday and Sunday you can also enjoy theentertainment at the Family Stage and browse through the business vendor booths. Carnival Grounds Hours (lower grounds) Vendors (lower grounds) Family Stage (lower grounds) Kids Corner (upper grounds) The kids can also enjoy interactive fun activities such as crafts, face painting, games, photo's, sensory items, and more from local non profit organizations in their booths and in our activity tent.Most are free with donations appreciated! Corn Eating Contest!
6pm-10pm Thursday
6pm-10 Friday
noon-10 Saturday
noon-8pm SundayKids Corner Hours (non profit fun area for kids to enjoy free or mostly free activities on the upper grounds)
noon-8pm Saturday
noon-5pm Sunday
Browse some business booths,grabsome swag and learn about what services they can offer you.
Vendor Hours:
noon-8pm Saturday
noon-5pm Sunday
Enjoy free entertainment! Sit down and enjoy your corn as you watch Karate demonstrations, local dancers, African drummers, piano music and more!
Stage Hours:
noon-6pm Saturday
noon-4pm Sunday
Start the fun off with aTrain Station Bounce (ages 2-5) House donated byFun Time Inflatables along with other great inflatables from them including, The Monster Obstacle Course (ages 5+), and the Water Balls!
Get your fill of corn with ourAnnual Corn Eating Contest. Sign up will be limited and is at the Chamber Booth located on the upper grounds by the gate entrance.
Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Note: Nopets are allowed at the fairgrounds.(Certified support/service animals areallowed).
Music (upper grounds)
The event also features live bands Friday and Saturday nights from 7-11pmand LaMovida onSunday in our beer "tent."
Wednesday night, The Dirty Birds rock Downtown Sun Prairie after the parade!
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Friday night Super Tuesday rocks the fest! Saturday night, The Jimmy's brings you a taste of the blues & more! Sunday LaMovita will broadcast live from the festival and feature live bands throughout the afternoon. Midget Auto Races! Please note that prices and schedules are subject to change. NO PETS ALLOWED ONTHE FAIRGROUNDS. Please leave your fur babies safely at home.(Certified support/service animals areallowed). Sponsor Opportunities. Presenting Sponsor:$15,000Exclusive Presenting Sponsor-One Sponsor
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sunprairiecornfest.com/speaker/the-jimmys
sunprairiecornfest.com/speaker/la-movida
Sunday evening concludes with the infamous Badger Midget Auto Races. For more info about Angell Park Speedway visit:https://angellpark.racing/
Race Hours:
4pm Time Trials
6pm Racing
Note:NO DOUBLE PARKING ALLOWED!
Thank you to oursponsors that helpmakethis community event possible!
- The 71st Annual Sweet Corn Festival presented by: (This would be you & only you!)
- When the Sweet Corn Festival is mentioned, so will your company (whenever possible)
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible) radio & billboards
- Largest (linked) logo on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one guaranteed premier spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Invitation to participate in media interviews
- Presenting sponsor acknowledgement on billboards
- Mentioned in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition via announcements throughout the event
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Logo on event posters, banners and fliers.
- Signage at the event -individual and sponsor boardPLUS, you can provide additional signage at designated areas!
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 25 corn totes
- 15 parking passes
Additional Benefits:
- Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership fees for 2025 -Up to $745
- Includes Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair booth, premier booth placement (November 2024) -$300
- Includes table of 8 at our upcoming Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony - $800
- Includes 33rd Annual Golf Classic Premier Sponsor package including of team of four golfers$1,000
- Logo inclusion in the Corn Fest ad in the 2025 Community Guide
- 2025 Community Guide stand-alone Ad - $500
- Sunrise Sun Prairie Annual Sponsorship - $3,000 investment
Entire Crop Premier Sponsor:$10,000One Sponsor
Three-year agreement with right of first refusal through 2027. The annual fee would be payable January1st of each year. If any price increases happen during this sponsorship, you will be grandfathered into
2024prices.
- Second largest exposure for any sponsor
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible) radio & billboards
- Second largest (linked) logo on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one guaranteed premier spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Invited to participate in media interviews, if the premier sponsor is not available
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Signage at the event -individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 20 corn totes
- 12 parking passes
Additional Benefits:
- Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership annual fees -Up to $745
- Includes Golf Outing foursome at the 33rd Annual Golf Outing - $600
- Includes Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair booth (November 2024) - $300
- Includes table of eight guests at our upcoming Annual Gala/Awards Ceremony - $800
Three-year agreement with right of first refusal through 2027. The annual fee would be payable January1st of each year. If any price increases happen during this sponsorship, you will be grandfathered into2024prices.
SOLD
Your company is on display on multiple crowd barriers along the entrance to the Corn Serving Entrance
Name on promotional material (whenever possible)
Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
Inclusion on social media posts
Includes one guaranteed spot in the parade upon request by 6/1/2024
Mention in news releases
Newspaper thank you ad
Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
Sponsor recognition at the event via announcements throughout the weekend
Inclusion in event posters, banners, and fliers.
Complimentary Business Booth (if requested when confirming sponsorship)
Carnival ride tokens
15 corn totes
Underwriter Sponsor:$5,000Limited to four
- Third largest exposure for any sponsor
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Third largest (linked) logos on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Signage at the event ? individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 15 corn totes
Main Stage Sponsor:$5,000One SponsorSOLD!
- Your company will be associated with the Stage performances!
- Name on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Hang banners (you provide) near the stage
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Signage at the event -individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 15 corn totes
SOLD!
- Sun Prairie Corn Fest Block Party presented by (This would be you & only you!)
- Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Includes one parade entry for your float/vehicle
- Parade line-up within the first 12 floats/entries so volunteers can get to their Cannery Square duties
- Collaborative news release announcing the Sun Prairie Corn Fest Block Party presented by (This would be you & only you!)
- Invitation to participate in media interviews Co-branded stage signage. Additional signage provided by you.
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition from the event stage Wednesday night
- Company spokesperson can welcome everyone from the stage
- Block Party table for information, swag, etc. (provided by you)
- Inclusion in event posters and banners (if possible)
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Signage at Angell Park -individual and shared location(s)
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 15 corn totes
- Cross-promotion opportunities with the Chamber's permission
- Newspaper thank you ad
Family Stage Sponsor: $4,000One Sponsor
- Your company will be associated with the Family Stage performances!
- Name on promotional material (whenever possible)
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Hang banners (you provide) near the stage
- Mention in news releases
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
- Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board
- Complimentary Business Booth
- Carnival ride tokens
- 14 corn totes
Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor:$3,000One SponsorSOLD!
- Logo Exclusive on VOLUNTEER worn shirts - Corn Cookers, servers & non-profit volunteers
- NOTE: Package excludes race shirts, community shirts with multiple logos & Corn Festshirts sold retail
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Complimentary Business Booth (If desired)
- Newspaper thank you ad inclusion
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Facebook liveevent for shirt kickoff
- Logo on event posters, banners and fliers
- Signage at the event - individual and sponsor board
- 13 Corn Totes
One-year agreement with right of first refusal for 2024. The Chamber reserves the right to amend CornFest proposals due Sun Prairie's branding study/implementation and the opportunity to monetize SunPrairie & Corn Fest branding merchandise. In-kind packages are customized upon request.NEW! Kids Corner Sponsor:$3,000 One SponsorSOLD!
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Complimentary Business Booth in Kids Corner
- Newspaper thank you ad inclusion
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Logo on event posters, banners and fliers
- Signage at the event -individual and sponsor board
- Carnival ride tickets
- 13 Corn totes
Golden Ear Sponsor: $2,500
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Newspaper thank you ad inclusion
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
- Carnival ride tickets
- 12 Corn totes
Corn Tote Sponsor:$2,000One Sponsor
- Logo on Corn Totes
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Carnival ride tickets
- 12 Corn totes
Silver Kernel Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Newspaper thank you ad
- Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Carnival ride tickets
- 10 Corn totes
Sprout Sponsor:$500
- Logo linked on Chamber and Corn Fest websites
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- Carnival ride tickets
- 5 Corn totes
Parade Sponsor:$300
- Logo on Parade banner
- Inclusion on social media posts
- Includes one guaranteed spot in parade upon request by 6/1/2024
- 3 Corn totes
In-kind packages are customized upon request.
The Chamber reserves the right to amend Corn Fest proposals due to Sun Prairie's branding study/implementation and the opportunity to monetize Sun Prairie & Corn Fest branding merchandise. All information listed is subject to change.
