Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest 2024

Best Community Corn Roast in Indiana! Created and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso as an annual fundraiser! Corn & Entertainment!

By Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club

Date and time

Saturday, August 3 · 5 - 10pm CDT

Location

Central Park Plaza

68 Lafayette Street Valparaiso, IN 46383

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gates Open

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Opening Music Act -TBD

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Southern Accents-The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience

Southern Accents

About this event

Valparaiso's annual community wide corn roast festival on the 1st Saturday of August 2024! Central Park Plaza downtown Valpo! Gates open 5pm. Opening act is currently TBD. Be ready for some Tom Petty action with the return of Southern Accents-The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience! Both of these bands will knock your socks off... great musicians and amazing vocals. These are not your local bar bands! Both are as close to the real deal as possible!

An amazing night of music, food, and fun! Local,Fresh, NWI grown sweet corn roasted on the spot! AYCE. Food Vendors! Kids games and face painting! Adult beverageTent! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the night while supporting the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso! All proceeds benefit Kiwanis and are donated back to the community through kid's scholarships, donations to local food pantries and shelters, support of other local non-profits including parks, playgrounds, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, as well as Riley Children's Hospital Indianapolis!

Your ticket purchase is a donation to this fundraising event and is NON-refundable, rain or shine. Elementary and younger kids enter free with parent. Ticket gains patron entrance to event, both musical shows, and AYCE roasted corn. Food vendors & adult beverages extra.

Thank you for supporting Kiwanis and the Valparaiso community!

Frequently asked questions

Is there free parking?

Valparaiso offers free parking on streets around the park as well as free parking in the public parking garage one block South of the event on Napoleon St.

Is the event handicap accessible?

Yes, the event is fully accessible to all.

Are tickets refundable?

Your ticket purchase is a donation to the event and this is a fundraiser. Ticket purchases are not refundable. Event is rain or shine!

Are pets allowed?

We suggest not bringing dogs or pets as the location gets crowded and your pet will not be comfortable.

Can we bring in our own food or drinks?

No. Outside food and beverages are not permitted during this event.

Should we bring chairs or blankets?

Yes, bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn.

Is there reserve seating?

No. Seating is 1st come 1st serve.

What time does the event start?

Gates open at 5pm.

Is there a charge for kids? Do I need a ticket for my child?

Kiwanis is a service club that focuses on helping kids! We do not charge for kids. Elementary age or younger are free. No ticket needed.

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