Press Release from Valleyfair:

Shakopee, MN (July 16, 2024) – Valleyfair is excited to announce the return of Corn Fest, a celebration of Minnesota’s favorite crop. This delicious food festival offers a bushel of sweet and savory takes on corn, live and local music, and a barrel of corn-forward activities. Corn Fest will have tons of kernel-popping fun for the entire family.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate that late summer sunshine by having cobs of fun at the park,” said Raul Rehnborg, Valleyfair’s vice president and general manager. “Corn is not only a staple of Minnesota’s harvest season, but it’s also one of the state’s largest exports and something to be proud of. So, bring the whole family and enjoy a multigenerational cornucopia of fun and tasty experiences!”

The event runs Saturdays and Sundays (as well as Labor Day) August 17 through September 2. Throughout the park guests can enjoy:

• Cornalicious Dishes and Drinks: Our culinary team is whipping up some sweet and savory takes on corn including Rainbow Elote, Frito Pie with Corn and White Bean Chili, Corn Ribs, Roasted Green Chile Corn Burgers, Roasted Black Bean and Corn Queso Fries, Loaded Corn Nuggets, Corn Ice Cream Funnel Cakes, and Caramel Corn Funnel Cake Fries. We will also be serving up special Jack Daniels cocktails (Maizie’s Rhubarb Refresher, Tennessee Whiskey Mule, Front Porch Peach Fizz) and popcorn and beer flights. And of course, butter dipped corn-on-the-cob. Food is served at a variety of locations around the Gazebo stage area.  

• Live Music: Throughout the event, rock, bluegrass, and country music will be creating ear-pleasing tunes at the Gazebo Stage. Bands include The Dam Jammers (bluegrass rock), Coyote Wild (classic and current rock and country), The Michael Handler Project (acoustic pop-rock) King Wilkie’s Dream (bluegrass), Dresses with Pockets (alternative), and The Walker Brothers Band (acoustic funk/blues).

• Corn Eating Contest: Daily corn eating contests.

• The Residents of Corn Fest: Meet Mayor Shucks and his friendly associates.

• Cobs of Games: Enjoy winner-every-time prize games.

• Crafts: Kids and parents are welcome to create harvest-inspired crafts in our craft tent.  

Corn Fest is included with park admission. For a complete list of park hours, and special events and to get the best deal on tickets and Season Passes, visit valleyfair.com.

ABOUT VALLEYFAIR

Valleyfair, the Twin Cities’ biggest amusement park, is located on 125 acres in Shakopee, Minn. The park features more than 75 rides including eight roller coasters, Planet Snoopy featuring 15 children’s rides, and is home to Soak City, a seven-acre water park filled with slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and children’s water features. Valleyfair also boasts a large entertainment and event lineup including ValleyScare, Latin Days, Corn Fest, and Tricks and Treats. Valleyfair is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.