Our Story
Celebrating our 74th year in 2023, Corn Festival is the cornerstone event in Grundy County. A county wide celebration - Corn Festival makes its home in the county seat of Morris with an emphasis on events downtown. The festival is a homecoming of sorts and takes place September 27-October 1, 2023. The event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm fair, craft shows, carnival, music and food, food, food. The town is decorated beautifully to celebrate the fall harvest and everyone joins in the spirit by dressing in their best jeans and flannels. On Sunday afternoon, enjoy one of the state's best and largest parades featuring floats, bands, equestrian units, Shriners, and so much more. Corn Festival - once you've been to it - you'll always want to come back.
Advisory Committee
Pete Butler
Chair
Tom Maskel
Chair
Kaylea Mann
Danielle Cummings
Jordan Cummings
Chiristina Hester
Legal Counsel
Donald Black
Tom Justice
2023 Volunteer List
5k Run
Rebecca Mckee
Chair
Antique Farm Tractor & Machinery Show
Ron Hibler
Chair
Art Show
Ray & Rose Grossi
Chair
Delta Phi Art Club
Baby Photo Contest
Heidi Kindlespire
Chair
Beer Tent
Jewel Buttry
Jim Maskel
Buttons & Books
Debbi Olson
Chair
Sue Morse
Concessions
Jewel Buttry
Chair
Crackerbox Derby
Darrell Gay
Chair
Cornhole Bags
Finn Paulson
Decorations
Bob Bols
Donor of Corn
Pete Butler
Jewel Buttry
Sue Morse
John Sparrow
City of Morris Department of Public Works
Dance Exhibition
Pam Simpson
Chair
Information Booth
Gina Anderson
Staffing
Kirk Smart
Merchandising
Kiddie Parade
Christina Hester
Chair
Kiddie Water Fights
Grundy County Fire Departments
Parade Master of Ceremonies
Don Phillips
Parade Check-In Booth
Kaylea Mann
Tyler Mann
Photo Show
Ray & Rose Grossi
Chair
Pie Eating Contest
Michelle Dunbar
Chair
Public Address System
Corn Festival Committee
WCSJ/WJDK
Olson Auction Service
Queen Coronation
Pam Gill
Chair
Sue Morse
Utility
Tom Maskel
Chair
Jim Maskel
Jeff Hunt
Jeff Olson
Special Thanks
City of Morris, Department of Public Works and Water Departments
Mayor Chris Brown and the City Council
Sheriff Ken Briley and the Grundy County Sheriff's Department
Chief Alicia Steffes and the Morris Police Department
Chief Tracey Steffes and the Morris Fire Protection District
Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Columbus
The Exibit Fine Art Center and Gallery
City of Morris Business Development
First Presbyterian Church