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Sweet Corn Fiesta Serves Up Visuals, Crowds + Competition
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.
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Set across from the restored rainbow crosswalk, this Ocean Drive favorite is once again becoming the heart of Miami Beach Pride.
April 8, 2026
As Miami Beach Pride 2026 returns to Ocean Drive this April, Palace Bar Miami Beach is once again set to be one of the biggest centers of the celebration. Known for its drag shows, open-air dining, and longtime place in South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community, Palace will host a full schedule of Pride Week events while standing directly across from one of the most meaningful new symbols of the weekend: the restored rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach.
On Friday, April 10, the City of Miami Beach will unveil the rebuilt LGBTQIA+ rainbow crosswalk in Lummus Park, just steps from the Palace on Ocean Drive. The installation was recreated using 3,606 salvaged pavers from the original 2009 crosswalk, giving the city a renewed and permanent symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility, unity, and pride. Its location across from the Palace makes the venue a natural backdrop for one of the most talked-about moments of Miami Beach Pride 2026.
That visibility is nothing new for Palace. Owned by Tom Donall, a co-founder of Miami Beach Pride, Palace has spent nearly four decades building its reputation as one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ venues in Miami Beach. For locals and visitors alike, it has become a go-to destination for drag entertainment, brunch, nightlife, and community on Ocean Drive.
This year’s Palace Bar Miami Beach Pride lineup runs from April 8 through April 12 and includes some of the week’s biggest events. The schedule features the Miami Beach Pride Pageant on April 8, the Haus of Gucci Ball on April 10, and a full weekend of brunches, rooftop events, performances, and DJ sets from Oscar Velasquez and Jrny. Pride weekend will close on Sunday, April 12, with a major final celebration featuring DJ Dani Brasil and appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Jimbo and Trinity the Tuck.
With the return of the rainbow crosswalk and a major lineup of performances and events, Palace is positioned to be one of the defining destinations of Miami Beach Pride 2026. The venue continues to bring together nightlife, performance, and LGBTQ+ culture in a way that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted in Miami Beach’s history.
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