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Sweetcorn 2007

The Urbana Business Association proudly presented the 29th Annual Sweetcorn Festival in Downtown Urbana

Co-sponsored by
The City of Urbana,
The News Gazette and

Visit the City of Urbana website. Click here to visit The News Gazette website.

2004 Super Sweet Corn Sponsors

Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD)
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.

Santana Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie Performed Saturday Night while Rock Band Head East was the Lead Act at Kick-off Party is Friday, August 27, from 5-11pm

Festival Saturday, August 28 a Success

The businesses and citizens of Urbana, Illinois, invite you to the streets of Downtown Urbana for Champaign County's oldest and largest festival VOTED THE BEST FESTIVAL IN URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, 2002. For over a quarter century the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival has brought thousands of friends, families, entertainers and vendors to Main Street to share in the best that traditional, small town America has to offer.

Attractions Included

Santana Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie Saturday Night! Other Live Entertainment with several stages.

"Culture Court" An area of the festival solely dedicated to groups, student, and local organizations wanting to share their traditional cuisine, attire, music, and traditions.

2nd Annual Arts Boulevard (Click here Entry Form)The Boulevard showcased our local talent and provided the opportunity for a large variety of people to view and experience the art. Seventeen Artists Participated

The 4th Annual Amateur Dog Show. (Click here for details and to see the show flier "Get out of the Heat!") Dog Show application attached here. Last year's show had 450 spectators and 35 contestants. Everyone is welcome.

The 8th Annual Motor Muster One of the very best vintage car shows in our region in terms of quality and variety. Features about 90 vehicles; many rare, early antique, full classic, orphan make, muscle & sports cars, and many more. Don't miss it! For information email mbalogh@balogh.com of the Illini Collector Car Club/ Urbana Sweetcorn Festival.

Kids Area and Activities Fun for all! Pony Rides, Miller's Petting Zoo, Interactive Inflatables, Orpheum the Children's Science Museum activities and more.

Book Market @ the Square Book Fair by the Univeristy of Illinois Library, was from 9am-4pm at Lincoln Square Mall. There was storytelling, children's activities, a book sale plus programs and workshops. Click here for further details.

Food, Beer and Beverage Vendors

Arts & Crafts and Informational Booths

Announcing 2004 Sponsors

Sponsor Page Sponsorship Opportunities: The Sweetcorn Festival is underwritten entirely by the generosity of area businesses and organizations. Aside from the community benefits of sponsorship, we've put together a great benefits package to give your business the credit for your sponsorship. Our gratitude goes out to this year's sponsors. Their commitment to the community ensured a successful event.

Vendors

Be a part of the tradition and share your goods with thousands of festival goers. The UBA is currently accepting vendor applications and we look forward to your involvement! Click Here for Vendor Rules & Terms Click Here for Vendor Application 2004 Vendors

Volunteer Opportunities

UBA is excited to announce several new programs and opportunities for people to participate in making the Sweetcorn Festival a success! Families, young leaders, and businesses are just some of the groups specifically targeted for this year—however, if you do not fall under one of these categories do not worry! We are looking to recruit everyone and anyone as there is much to do! Click here to preview and choose a volunteer program right for you. Volunteer application, click here.

Directions to the Sweetcorn Festival

The event is located on West Main Street, Urbana, IL 61801. Click here for MapQuest.com

FREE Event Parking

Race Street - Across from Silver Creek, Next to Rose Bowl
Water Street - Next to Bunny's Tavern, Next to the Urbana Civic Center
Main Street - West of Race St.
Broadway Avenue - Across from Crystal Lake Park, Lincoln Square, Schnucks
The Urbana Parking Garage - enter through Elm Street entrance

Recommended Lodging

Eastland Suites 1907 N. Cunningham, Urbana 1-800-253-8331 or 1-217-367-8331
Park Inn 2408 N. Cunningham, Urbana 1-217-344-8000
Holiday Inn 1001 Killarney Street, Urbana 1-800-465-4329 or 1-217-328-7900
Hampton Inn at U of I 1200 W. University Avenue, Urbana 1-217-337-1100
Hubert House Bed & Breakfast 710 W. Oregon Street, Urbana 1-217-367-8793
The Historic Lincoln 209 S. Broadway, Urbana 1-217-384-8815
The Lincoln Lodge 403 W. University Avenue, Urbana 1-217-367-1111
Ramada Ltd. 902 Killarney Avenue, Urbana 1-217-328-4400
Sleep Inn 1908 N. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana 1-217-367-6000
Travelodge 409 W. University Avenue, Urbana 1-217-328-3521
Lindley House Bed & Breakfast 312 W. Green Street, Urbana 1-217-384-4800