Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 43rd year the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St.

All shows are free to the public and there is a $5 admission fee into the soundstage area.

Festival Hours

• Friday, August 27th
  3pm-11pm
• Saturday, August 28th
  11am-11pm
• Sunday, August 29th
  11am-6pm

Carnival Hours

• Friday
  4pm – 11pm
  Wristband hours 4pm – 8:00pm
  $30.00 for wristband
• Saturday
  11am – 11pm
  Wristband hours 11am – 4pm
  $30.00 for wristband
• Sunday
  11am – 6pm
  Wristband hours 11am – 6pm

Beer Garden

FAMILY FRIENDLY, children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent.

• Friday
  5pm – 11pm
  $5 entry for all those over 12 years of age.
• Saturday
  11am – 11pm
  $10 entry for all those over 12 years of age.
• Sunday
  Noon – 6pm
  $5 entry for all those over 12 years of age.

No coolers, outside alcoholic beverages, motorized vehicles, skateboards, roller blades, or pets allowed at festival (except for service animals)

For more information, call (815) 748-CORN or visit: https://www.cornfest.com/