Corn Fest and Craft Fair marks 66 years of community fellowship
The 66th annual Corn Fest and Craft Fair at Community Church of Rolling Meadows is back again - this year in its traditional format.
The Corn Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Admission to the grounds is free.
The menu features all-you-can eat sweet corn, grown locally and picked just hours before it is boiled to perfection and smothered in butter. The meal also includes your choice of grilled sandwich (hamburger, veggie burger, brat or hot dog), as well as a slice of watermelon and a cold beverage. Kona Ice will be available again this year as an additional purchase.
Seating under a canopy, as well as open air seating, is available for rain or shine enjoyment.
Kids can look forward to face painting and a balloon artist across the lunch hour from noon to 2 p.m.
Meal tickets may be purchased in advance through the church website for a $1 discount per ticket before July 31, or at the door. Admission is $15 for adults; $13 for seniors; and $5 for children ages 4-10. Children 3 and younger will receive a free hot dog meal.
Fresh picked sweet corn also will be bagged for sale by the dozen or half-dozen.
A tradition since 1957, this popular event is a source of community fellowship each August.
The Craft Fair, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will feature booths filled with handmade arts and crafts by area artisans, as well as other vendors.
The Community Church of Rolling Meadows is at 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, on the northeast corner of Kirchoff Road and Meadow Drive.
For information, call (847) 255-5510, email Myccrm@yahoo.com, or visit ccrm.church.