World-Class corn meets competitive eating at April 26 Sweet Corn Fiesta.

April 16th, 2026

It’s a little known fact that Palm Beach County farmers grow more sweet corn for the fresh market than anywhere else in the world, according to Ann Holt and Eva Webb, who are chairing the 26th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta on Sunday, April 26, in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.

Making the local community aware of that fact and presenting them with freshly harvested sweet corn at the event are among the reasons they plan this event year after year. The fiesta attracts individuals and families alike who come to enjoy the hot, buttery locally grown sweet corn. Many of the guests also participate in amateur contests that include corn eating, corn shucking and cooking contests, as well as a green market and children’s games.

Another favorite at the event is the National Sweet Corn Eating Championship, presented by Major League Eating. This signature event invites corn lovers from all over the world to come and celebrate the sweetness of Florida’s finest corn. Spectators cheer on their favorite contestants as they watch them use different styles to eat as many ears as possible for 12 thrilling minutes straight!

At the 2025 Sweet Corn Fiesta, Gideon Oji won back his Sweet Corn crown from Miki Sudo. He consumed 52 ears of corn in 12 minutes! The legendary Carmen Cincotti set the record of 61.75 ears of corn back in 2017. The total prize purse is $6,100 broken down as follows: 1st – $2,500, 2nd – $1,500, 3rd – $1000, 4th – $600, 5th – $300, 6th – $200.

The event will also feature live music by the Krystal River Band and Andrew Morris Band.

Admission is $10 for 13 years and up, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free to kids 5 years old and younger. Parking is free. Proceeds benefit agriculture education/advocacy programs and Glades area food banks.

For those who can’t attend the Sweet Corn Fiesta, boxes of sweet corn may be purchased outside of the entry gates. One box holds at least 48 ears.

About Yesteryear Village
Yesteryear Village is a living history park nestled on 10 acres at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, in West Palm Beach. The park showcases early, original and replicated buildings and artifacts from days gone by. There also is the Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame Museum — the only big band museum in the United States. Group and school guided tours are available by request. Call 561-795-3110 to schedule a tour. Special events, photo shoots, weddings, and corporate events also are available. Call 561-790-4908 for additional information and to reserve the facility.