70th Annual Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival - 2023

70th Annual Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival - 2023

Event Sponsors

Entire Crop Sponsor
Trachte Building Systems
Main Stage Sponsor
Milwaukee Tool
Underwriter Sponsors
City of Sun Prairie
Gorilla Movers of Wisconsin Inc
Hometown News, The Sun Prairie Star
Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Block Party Sponsor
One Community Bank - Sun Prairie
Family Stage Sponsor
Waunakee Remodeling

The 70th Annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held August 16-20, 2023 at Angell Park in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

The five-day fun filled festival is coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce with several non-profit organizations sharing in the proceeds.
Non-profit benefactors include: the Sun Prairie VFW Post #9362, the Sun Prairie American Legion Post 333, the Sun Prairie Exchange Club, the Sun Prairie Lions, and the Knights of Columbus.  

*Pets are not allowed at the fairgrounds. Please leave all your fur babies safely at home. 

Be a part of Corn Fest 2023 by volunteering! We have various volunteer opportunities available along with paid positions of $15/hr for the garbage crew. All Volunteers will receive a t-shirt!  
Sign up at:  
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da8a723a6f4c16-kids#/



Parade & Block Party!
The festival kicks-off with a parade at 6pm on Wednesday evening August 16th. The parade will begin by JW Interiors (537 W. Main St.) and proceeds down Main St and ends along Market Street. Enjoy a beer and 
Live Music by the Dirty Birds after the parade from 7-9pm at Cannery Square. 




Food (located upper & lower grounds)
The key food highlight is serving of nearly 80 tons of uncooked and freshly-steamed corn (
Saturday and Sunday Only). After husking the corn, the butter volunteers provide the savory butter and last but not least customers give the "salt tree" a shake. Additional, food vendors include traditional fair favorites (beer, brats, burgers, funnel cakes, popcorn, cotton candy, etc.), single ear ROASTED corn on Friday night, along with ethnic favorites. 

Steamed Corn is served on the lower grounds on  Saturday from noon - 7pm and Sunday from noon - 6pm ONLY and while supplies last! 

Food Vendor Hours:
6pm-11:30pm Friday
noon-11:30pm Saturday
noon - 6pm Sunday


Fun! 
A carnival-midway complete with rides & games. 
Carnival ride wristbands are available Thursday and Friday nights for $30 each!
The festival also features a large Kids Corner area with inflatables, free activities from local non profit organizations, an activity tent where will also have our 2nd Annual Corn Eating Contest and more!

Saturday and Sunday you can also enjoy the entertainment at the Family Stage and browse through the business vendor booths. 

Carnival Grounds Hours (lower grounds)
6pm-10pm Thursday 
6pm-10 Friday 
noon-10 Saturday 
noon-8pm Sunday

Kids Korner Hours (non profit fun area for the kids on the upper grounds)
noon-8pm Saturday
noon-5pm Sunday


Vendors (lower grounds)
Browse some business booths,  grab some swag and learn about what services they can offer you. Some of our local small business vendors include, Franks Fruit Trees, Hearts on Fire LLC and Jacksons Yard Care LLC.  Over 15 vendors will be present! 
Vendor Hours:
noon-8pm Saturday
noon-6pm Sunday 


Family Stage (lower grounds)
Enjoy free entertainment! Sit down and enjoy your corn as you watch Karate demonstrations, local dancers, African drummers, piano music and more! 
Stage Hours:
noon-6pm Saturday
noon-4pm Sunday 

Kids Corner (upper grounds)
Start the fun off with the Giraffe Bounce House (ages 2+) donated by Fun Time Inflatables along with other great inflatables from them including, The Monster Obstacle Course (ages 5+),  and the Fun Express Train Station (ages 2-6)! 
The kids can also enjoy interactive fun activities such as crafts, face painting, games, photo's, sensory items, Art Cart crafts and more from local non profit organizations in their booths and in our activity tent. Most are free with donations appreciated!

Corn Eating Contest! 
Get your fill of corn with our Annual Corn Eating Contest. Sign up is limited and is at the Chamber Booth located on the upper grounds by the gate entrance. 

Kids Corner hours 
Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 12-5pm


No pets allowed at the fairgrounds. 

Music (upper grounds)
The event also features live bands Friday and Saturday nights from 7-11pm and LaMovida on Sunday in our beer "tent". 

Friday night:
Super Tuesday!   
Saturday night:
Kings of Radio!    
Sunday:
LaMovida



Midget Auto Races!
Sunday evening concludes with the infamous Badger Midget Auto Races.  For more info about Angell Park Speedway visit: https://angellpark.racing/
   
Race Hours:
4pm Time Trials
6pm Racing
PLEASE NO DOUBLE PARKING


Please note that prices and schedules are subject to change.

NO PETS ALLOWED. Please leave your fur babies at home.



Sponsor Opportunities.
Thank you to our sponsors that help make this community event possible!!


 Presenting Sponsor:            $15,000               Exclusive Presenting Sponsor

  • The 70th Annual Sweet Corn Festival presented by: (This would be you & only you!)
  • When the Sweet Corn Festival is mentioned, so will your company (whenever possible)  
  • Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible) radio & billboards
  • Largest exposure on Chamber and Festival website
  • Premiere Parade line-up position for your float/vehicle
  • Invitation to participate in media interview
  • Presenting sponsor acknowledgement on Billboards
  • Mentioned in news releases
  • Newspaper thank you ad
  • Linked websites Chamber and possible freestanding  
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Sponsor recognition via announcements throughout the event
  • Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
  • Signage at the event and individual and sponsor board
  • PLUS, you can provide additional signage! 
  • Complimentary Business Booth
  • Carnival ride tokens
  • 25 corn totes
Additional Benefit:
  • Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership fees for 2024 -  Up-to $675
  • Includes Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair booth (November 1, 2023) $300
  • Premier booth placement at the Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair aa an Added Value
  • Includes 33rd Annual Golf Classic Sponsor including a team of four golfers $1,000, all in passes and hole in one sponsor.
Three-year agreement with right of first refusal for 2024.  The annual fee would be payable January 1st of each year. If any price increases happen during this sponsorship, you will be grandfathered into 2023 prices

Entire Crop Premier Sponsor:       $10,000    SOLD            
 
Second largest exposure for any sponsor
  • Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible)
  • Second largest exposure on Chamber and Festival website
  • Includes one parade entry plus premier line-up position for your float/vehicle
  • Invited to participate in media interviews, if the premier sponsor is not available
  • Mention in news releases
  • Newspaper thank you ad
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
  • Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
  • Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
  • Signage at the event and individual and sponsor board
  • Complimentary Business Booth
  • Carnival ride tokens
  • Corn totes
  • Includes Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Membership annual fees - Up to $675
  • Includes Golf Outing foursome at the 33rd Annual Golf Outing - $600
  • Includes Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair booth (November 1, 2023) $300
  • Three-year agreement with right of first refusal for 2024.  The annual fee would be payable January 1st of each year. If any price increases happen during this sponsorship, you will be grandfathered into 2023 prices. 
  
Underwriter Level:          $5,000         Limited to four underwriters       
Third largest exposure for any sponsor
  • Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible) radio & billboards
  • Third largest logos on Chamber and Festival website
  • Includes one parade entry for your float/vehicle
  • Mention in news releases
  • Newspaper thank you ad
  • Inclusion on Chamber website and linked to your website
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
  • Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
  • Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
  • Signage at the event and individual and sponsor board
  • Complimentary Business Booth
  • Carnival ride tokens
  • 15 corn totes
 
SOLD  Main Stage Sponsor:          $5,000               One Sponsor
  • Your company will be associated with the Stage performances!
  • Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible) Chamber & Radio partners 
  • Logo on Chamber and Festival website
  • Your representative can make announcements before performances
  • Hang banners (you provide) near the stage
  • Mention in news releases
  • Newspaper thank you ad
  • Inclusion on Chamber website and linked to your website
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
  • Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
  • Signage at the event and individual and sponsor board
  • Complimentary Business Booth
  • Carnival ride tokens
  • 15 corn totes
SOLD  Family Stage Sponsor:        $4,000                One Sponsor
  • Your company will be associated with the Family Stage performances!
  • Name/logo on promotional material (whenever possible)  
  • Logo on Chamber and Festival website
  • Your representative can make announcements before performances
  • Hang banners (you provide) near the stage
  • Mention in news releases
  • Newspaper thank you ad
  • Inclusion on Chamber website and linked to your website
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Sponsor recognition at event via announcements throughout the weekend
  • Inclusion in event posters, banners and fliers.
  • Signage at the event individual and sponsor board
  • Complimentary Business Booth
  • Carnival ride tokens
  • 15 corn totes 
SOLD Corn Fest Sponsorship Volunteer T-shirt package: $3,000 
  • Logo Exclusive on VOLUNTEER worn shirts.  Corn Cookers, servers & non-profit volunteers
    • NOTE: Package excludes Corn Fest shirts sold retail
  • Premiere Parade line-up position for your float/vehicle
  • Complimentary Business Booth (If desired)
  • Newspaper thank you ad inclusion
  • Linked websites and Chamber and possibly freestanding (2023)
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Social media post announcing your sponsorship. Inclusion on additional posts
  • Facebook live event for shirt kickoff  
  • Logo on event posters, banners and fliers
  • Signage at the event  and individual and sponsor board 
  • Carnival ride tokens
  • Corn totes  
  Golden Ear Sponsor:      $2,500
  • Includes one parade entry for your float/vehicle
  • Newspaper thank you ad
  • Inclusion on Chamber website and linked to your website
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
  • Carnival ride tickets
  • 12 Corn totes
 Silver Kernel:                    $1,000
  • Inclusion on Chamber website and linked to your website
  • Promotion via Chamber newsletter before and after the event
  • Newspaper thank you ad
  • Logo Placement on sponsor board (banners)
  • Carnival ride tickets
Sprout Sponsor:               $500
  • Inclusion on Chamber website and linked to your website
  • Carnival ride tickets
  • 5 Corn totes
Parade Sponsor:              $250
  • Logo on Parade banner
  • parade entry
  • 3 Corn totes
In-kind packages are customized upon request.
 

Three-year agreement with right of first refusal for 2024.  The annual fee would be payable January 1st of each year. If any price increases happen during this sponsorship, you will be grandfathered into 2023 prices.  The Chamber reserves the right to amend Corn Fest proposals due to Sun Prairie's branding study/implementation and the opportunity to monetize Sun Prairie & Corn Fest branding merchandise.

Event Sponsors

Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor
Bank of Sun Prairie - Main St
Corn Tote Sponsor
Summit Credit Union
Golden Ear Sponsors
Brooks Tractor
Colony Brands, Inc.
Conrad Real Estate Services LLC
Dental Health Associates - Sun Prairie Clinic
Interiors by JW
Kobussen Buses Ltd.
NBC 15
Palmer Johnson Power Systems
TDS Telecom
Silver Kernel Sponsors
Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Evan Tenebruso, Nowlan Law
Locks and Unlocks, Inc
Madison Dance Academy
Park Bank
Pro Health +
Wilde East Towne Honda - L556 (Lithia Motors)
Wisconsin Distributors
Sprout Sponsors
Cardinal Title
Hebl & Hebl, LLP
MTI
Prairie Ridge Health
Service Specialists of Wisconsin
State Farm Insurance - Wilkins
Sun Prairie Utilities
The Terminator
Culture Celebration Sponsors
Briarpatch Youth Services
Jonathan Gaspero Sales Partner at Husky Homes Keller Williams Realty
Parade Sponsors
Buck & Honey's Restaurant
Interiors by JW
Sand County Vacation Rentals
Starion Bank
UW Credit Union
In-Kind Donation
Dorn Ace Hardware
Educated Mortgage Services
Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie
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Date and Time

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023 Sunday Aug 20, 2023

Check our official event page at  https://sunprairiecornfest.com/ for further information/ updates.   

Location

Angell Park is near the intersection of Highway 19 and Highway N and just a few blocks from Sun Prairie's historic downtown. 

For the upper lot parking, please enter from HWY N.  $5 per car and includes entry into the fairgrounds.
Parking is also available at SP East High School, with free shuttle service to the grounds ($1 per person admission fee applies).


Please:
NO pets
NO carry-Ins
NO double parking
Have fun!

Hwy N and Park Street Sun Prairie WI 53590

Fees/Admission

Walk ins - $1 per entry (fee applies to any parking outside of Angell Park grounds, Sun Prairie Dream Park, or Sun Prairie High School overflow lot)
Parking on upper grounds (Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday) - $5 per car, includes entry into the park. 


  

Website

https://sunprairiecornfest.com/

Contact Information

(608) 837-4547

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