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64th Annual Grundy Corn Festival

2012 Schedule of Events

**2012 Schedule will be changed as events are added**

Sunday, September 23

Noon – 4:00 pm

Baby Show – Morris High School Auditorium - ENTRIES ARE CLOSED

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Photo Show Entries Accepted - Bethlehem Lutheran Church - click here for rules - click here for entry form

Tuesday, September 25
11:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Steak Sandwiches - Courthouse Lawn - sponsored by Grundy County Justice Assistance Board
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
Steak Sandwiches - Courthouse Lawn - sponsored by Grundy County Justice Assistance Board

5:00 - 7:00 pm 

Art Show Entries Accepted – Morris Area Library

Wednesday, September 26
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Farm Fair - Main Street, across from First Midwest Bank
11:00 am – 9:00 pm 
Taste of Corn Festival – Franklin and Main Streets
1:00 pm - 8:30 pm Stagecoach Rides - depart Wauponsee and Jefferson Streets
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Train Rides - depart Grundy County Courthouse
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chili Supper – First Presbyterian Church
5:00 pm MCHS Madrigal Choir - Taste of Corn Festival - Franklin and Main Streets

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm  

Skinners' Amusements Carnival - Wristbands $16
5:30 pm  
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
6:00 pm      
Water Fights - 100 Block W. Washington Street
6:30 pm      
Talent Showsponsored by WCSJ/WJDK – Jackson Street Stage, Liberty and Jackson Streets
7:30 pm
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
Thursday, September 27
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Farm Fair - Main Street, across from First Midwest Bank
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
11:00 am – 9:00 pm 
Taste of Corn Festival – Franklin and Main Streets
1:00 pm - 8:30 pm Stagecoach Rides - depart Wauponsee and Jefferson Streets
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Train Rides - depart Grundy County Courthouse

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm  

Skinners' Amusements Carnival - Wristbands $16

5:00 pm

Spotlight on Grundy County Dancers - Jackson Street Stage - Liberty and Jackson Streets - sponsored by Culver's
5:30 pm                      
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
7:00 pm
High School Bands perform – Jackson Street Stage, Liberty and Jackson Streets
7:30 pm
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
 
Friday, September 28
7:30 am - 11:00 pm
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Art Show – Morris Area Library - sponsored by Morris Building and Loan
10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Log Home Festival – 4380 W. Southmor Road
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Train Rides - depart Grundy County Courthouse
11:00 am - 8:30 pm Stagecoach Rides - depart Wauponsee and Jefferson Streets
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Taste of Corn Festival – Main and Franklin Streets
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Brown Bag Friday Concert – Grundy County Courthouse Lawn, sponsored by WCSJ/WJDK and Grundy Bank
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Ham and Bean Dinner – First United Methodist Church

5:00 pm - Midnight

Beer Tent open - Wauponsee Street and Illinios Avenue
5:00 pm
"Paige and the Reverent Few" - South Stage - Wauponsee Street and Illinois Avenue - sponsored by Kozol Brothers and Miller Lite and A&R Logistics
5:00 pm

 

Free Popcorn Giveaway - Liberty & Washington Streets and 400 block Liberty Street - sponsored by Pam's Academy of Dance and Century 21 Coleman - Hornsby
5:00 pm 
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Corn Grain and Flower Show – Grain Entries Accepted – First Presbyterian Church - sponsored by Morris Hospital
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hobby and Handicraft Show Entries Accepted – First Presbyterian Church - sponsored by US Cold Storage
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Skinners' Amusements Carnival
7:00 pm
Queen Coronation Parade with Coronation immediately following at Jackson Street Stage – Liberty and Jackson Streets - sponsored by MBTC
7:00 pm 
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
7:30 pm
"The Associates" - Jackson Street Stage - Liberty and Jackson Streets - sponsored by Kozol Brothers and Miller Lite, Republic Services, and D Construction
8:00 pm
"Jason and the Haymakers" - South Stage - Wauponsee Street and Illinois Avenue - sponsored by Kozol Brothers and Miller Lite and A&R Logistics
8:00 pm
“Doug’s Dancers” – 200 block Liberty Street
8:30 pm 
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
 
Saturday, September 29
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Craft Show/Flea Market – Grundy County Fairgrounds
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Corn Grain and Flower Show – Flower Arrangement entries accepted – First Presbyterian Church - sponsored by US Cold Storage
8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Log Home Festival – 4380 W. Southmor Road
8:00 am 
Crackerbox Derby – Goold Park
9:00 am -11:00 pm
Farm Fair – Main Street, across from First Midwest Bank
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show – Chapin Park - sponsored by Costco Wholesale
9:00 am
Morris Hospital 5k Run – Start/Finish at White Oak Grade School
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art Show – Morris Area Library sponsored by Morris Building and Loan
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Photography Show – Bethlehem Lutheran Church
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Train Rides - Depart Grundy County Courthouse
11:00 am - 8:30 pm Stagecoach Rides - depart Wauponsee and Jefferson Streets
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Taste of Corn Festival – Main and Franklin Streets
Noon - 7:00 pm
Corn Grain and Flower Show - First Presbyterian Church - sponsored by Morris Hospital
Noon - 7:00 pm
Hobby and Handicraft Exhibit- First Presbyterian Church - sponsored by US Cold Storage
12:30 pm 
Lineup and Judging for Kiddie Parade – south side of Chapin Park - sponsored by Culver's
1:00 pm 

Kiddie Parade -awards announced at Grundy Bank Driveup - sponsored by Culver's

1:00 pm
"Granite Rock" - South Stage - Wauponsee Street and Illinois Avenue - sponsored by Kozol Brothers and Miller Lite and A&R Logistics
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Skinners' Amusements Carnival - Wristbands $16 from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm ONLY
1:00 pm - Midnight Beer Tent open - Wauponsee Street and Illinios Avenue
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Check-in and inspection for Bed Races
3:00 pm
Bed Races - Wauponsee Street and Illinois Avenue
3:00 pm
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
5:00 pm  
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
5:00 pm
"D-Toxxx" - South Stage - Wauponsee Street and Illinois Avenue - sponsored by Kozol Brothers and Miller Lite and A&R Logistics
6:00 pm   
Outdoor Worship Service – First United Methodist Church
6:00 pm  
"Krazy Karaoke" - Taste of Corn Festival
7:30 pm    
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
8:00 pm 
"Hi Infidelity" - South Stage - sponsored by Kozol Brothers and Miller Lite and A&R Logistics
8:00 pm 
"Petty Cash" - Jackson Street Stage - sponsored by Kozol Brothers and Miller Lite, Republic Services, and D Construction
8:30 pm   
Fireworks – Stratton Park – sponsored by Exelon  
Sunday, September 30
ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE
9:00 am – 1:00 pm 
Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show – Chapin Park - sponsored by Costco Wholesale
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Farm Fair - Main Street, across from First Midwest Bank
9:00 am 
Shuttle from Morris Moose to downtown - available until 1 hour after completion of the parade
11:00 am    
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
11:00 am    
Dance Schools perform – 300 block Liberty and 100 block West Washington
11:00 am    
Pork Burgers – First United Methodist Church
11:00 am    
Lions Club Chicken Dinner – Farm Fair, Wauponsee and Washington Streets
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Corn Grain and Flower Show - First Presbyterian Church - sponsored by Morris Hospital
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hobby and Handicraft Exhibit- First Presbyterian Church - sponsored by US Cold Storage
Noon
Kiwanis Big Wheel Race – 200 block Liberty Street
Noon – 1:45 pm  
Photography Show – Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm 
Skinners' Amusements Carnival - Wristbands $16
12:30 pm 
On Broadway Dancers & Jesse White Tumblers – 400 block Liberty Street - sponsored by Shantel’s
1:00 pm 
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
"Mr. D's House of Magic" – free entertainment for all ages – Grundy County Sheriff's Department west parking lot - sponsored by Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Spaceco and Cricket Wireless

 

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