Here’s What’s Happening At Plainview’s Corn On The Cob Days This Year
One of the best summer traditions in Southeast Minnesota is eating fresh sweet corn off the cob. This weekend, the 56th Annual Corn on the Cob Days is back and is full of live music, a parade, and free sweet corn.
Yes, there is actually FREE SWEET CORN!
READ MORE: Items Banned At The 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Five Days Of Corn, Music and Fun at the 56th Annual Corn On The Cob Days in Plainview, Minnesota
The corn has been growing, and the live music is booked for the 56th Annual Corn on the Cob Days, August 12th to 16th. This year, there are five full days of family-friendly fun planned just for you.
WHAT: Corn on the Cob Days
WHEN: August 12th - 16h, 2026
WHERE: Plainview, Minnesota (Get Directions)
WHAT TO EXPECT: City-Wide Garage Sale, Car and Tractor Show, 5k and 1-mile Run/Walk, Golf Tournament, Soap Box Car Race, Parade, Free Sweet Corn, Live Music, and even more!
LEARN MORE: See updates and the full schedule of events on the Corn on the Cob Days Facebook Page here.
Sunday Brings The Sweet Corn
And now for the part you've been wanting to know...when you can eat some freshly picked sweet corn for free.
The free sweet corn starts at 11:00 am on Sunday, August 16th. Get to the northwest corner of Wedgewood Park early because the corn will be served until 3:00 pm or until it's gone.
Thanks to the Plainview Lions Club, your sweet corn comes with the best fixins'...butter!
Y-105FM is Southeast Minnesota's go-to source for local news, events, and community stories. Whether you're a lifelong Rochester resident or just discovering everything this region has to offer, we're here to help you connect, explore, and stay in the know. Know something we should cover? Reach out to jessica.williams@townsquaremedia.com — we're always looking for something to talk about on the radio and write about.
It's a Minnesota Bucket List! 50 Things You Must Do and See in Minnesota
Gallery Credit: Jessica Williams
