December 21, 2024
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Photos: Mendota Sweet Corn Festival 2024

Fan-favorite event features parade, free sweet corn and much more

By Scott Anderson and Ryan Searl
Sweet corn is boiled Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival prior to it being distributed for free to visitors.

(Derek Barichello)

The Mendota Sweet Corn Festival returned for its 77th installment - running Thursday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 11, in the city’s downtown. An estimated 30,000 visitors flock to the event each year to partake in the carnival, vendor market, food booths and live entertainment. Here’s a look at this year’s festivities:

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A member of Ballet Folklorico performs traditional Spanish dances during the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival parade on August 11, 2024.

A member of Ballet Folklorico performs traditional Spanish dances Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, during the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival parade. (Kyle Russell for Shaw Media)

For more information on future Sweet Corn Fests, visit sweetcornfestival.com

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over a decade of experience in photojournalism with over 15 years in the newspaper industry.