Palm Beach County’s freshly harvested sweet corn will be the star of the 25th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta. The popular event will take place from 11 am. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd.).
The fiesta has become a favorite among families who come to enjoy the hot, buttery locally grown sweet corn. There also are amateur contests that include corn eating, corn shucking and cooking contests, as well as a green market and children’s games.
The National Sweet Corn Eating Championship will make its return as one of the favorite stops of the 2025 season, presented by Major League Eating. This signature event invites corn lovers from all over the world to come and celebrate the sweetness of Florida’s finest corn. Spectators cheer on their favorite contestants as they watch them use different styles to eat as many ears as possible for 12 thrilling minutes.
Miki Sudo, who claimed back-to-back corn crowns by consuming an impressive 56 ears of corn, will look to make it a three-peat championship. She’ll look to break Carmen Cincotti’s world record of 61.75 ears. The total prize purse is $6,100 with $2,500 for first place.
The event will also feature live music by the Krystal River Band and the Andrew Morris Band.
Palm Beach County farmers grow more sweet corn for the fresh market than anywhere else in the world. Making residents aware of the crop’s importance is one of the top reasons to hold the fiesta.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free to kids 5 years old and younger. Parking is free. Proceeds benefit agriculture education/advocacy programs and Glades area food banks.
For those who can’t attend the Sweet Corn Fiesta, boxes of sweet corn will be available just outside of the entry gates for $25. One box holds about 48 ears. Attendees can purchase the same size box for $20.
Yesteryear Village is a living history park nestled on 10 acres at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Learn more about the Sweet Corn Fiesta at www.facebook.com/SweetCornFiesta.
