Corn Festivals in Iowa
Corn in King in Iowa – and you would expect to see a few corn-related festivals. Here’s our list of the best-known corn festivals in Iowa. If we’re missing a festival, add it to the comments or send us a note at brian@iowaroadtrip.net
July 24: Mahaska Sweet Corn Serenade
Where: Oskaloosa, Iowa
When: Thursday, July 24, 2025 12-9 pm
Website: https://www.mahaskachamber.org/mainstreet/page/sweet_corn_serenade/
2025 is the 38th year of the festival, which features a craft and vendor fair, pedal pull, kids zone, live music, and food.
July 24 – 26: Elkader Sweet Corn Days
Where: Elkader, Iowa
When: July 24-26 2025
Website: https://elkadersweetcorndays.net/
Multi-day events with tons of activities including: golf tournament, chalk the walk, amusement rides, 5K run, tractor pull, car show, live music, and, of course, free sweet corn!
July 26: Cornbred Cornbread Festival in Des Moines, Iowa
Where: Riverview Park in Des Moines, Iowa
When: July 26th
Website: https://cornbreadiowa.com/
July 31 – Aug 3: Estherville Sweet Corn Days
Where: Estherville, Iowa
When: July31-Aug 3 2025
Website: https://www.estherville.org/sweet-corn-days
Multi-day festival with vendor market, mud volleyball, golf tournament, parade, food, and live music.
Aug 1 -2: Waukon Corn Days in Waukon, Iowa
Where: Waukon, Iowa
When: Aug 1 – 2
Website: https://www.facebook.com/waukonchamber/
Aug 2: Sweet Corn Daze in Rockwell City, Iowa
Where: Rockwell City, Iowa
When: August 2
Website: https://www.rockwellcity.com/sweet-corn-daze
Featuring a parade, kids events, tournaments, and live entertainment
Aug 7 – 10: West Point Corn Festival
Where: West Point, Iowa
When: Shucking Aug 6, Festival Aug 7-10 2025
Website: http://www.westpointsweetcornfestival.com/
Aug 8 – 10: Howard County Sweet Corn Days
Where: Lime Springs, Iowa
When: Aug 8-10 2025
Website: https://www.howard-county.com/events/sweet-corn-days
Aug 8 – 10: St Jude Corn Festival, Cedar Rapids
Where: St. Jude Church, 50 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
When: Aug 8-10, 2025
Website: https://judes5.wixsite.com/judesweetcornfest
Aug 9: Adel Sweet Corn Festival
Where: Adel, Iowa
When: Aug 8th is the shucking of the corn. Festival is Aug 9th.
Website: https://www.adelpartners.org/sweet-corn-festival/
Sept 19 – 21: Danbury Corn Days
Where: Danbury, Iowa
When: Sept 19-21
Website: https://www.facebook.com/danburycorndays
Featuring a parade, entertainment, craft and vendor fair.
