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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 Show – sponsored 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	Art Show – Morris Area Library - sponsored by Morris Building and Loan
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

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Friday, September 28
7:30 am - 11:00 pm	Farm Fair - Main Street, across from First Midwest Bank
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	Pie Eating Contest - Chapin Park gazebo - click here to enter
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	Grundy County Corn Festival parade
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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