Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest 2025

Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest 2025

  • ALL AGES

Valparaiso's 10th Annual Community Wide Corn Roast Fest, created, organized, executed by and benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso!

By Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club

Date and time

Saturday, August 2 · 5 - 10pm CDT.

Location

Central Park Plaza

68 Lafayette Street Valparaiso, IN 46383

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

5:00 PM

Gates Open

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Corn - Food Trucks - Kid's activities - Live Music - Good Times

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Small Town - A John Mellencamp Tribute

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Intermission

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Resurrection - A Journey Tribute

10:00 PM

Event ends

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

10th annual Family and Kid friendly Corn Roast and music Fest hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso as a fundraiser. All proceeds are a donation to Valpo Noon Kiwanis. Kiwanis donates the funds back to other non-profits within the Valpo area supporting children and families in need. Valpo Kiwanis is also a huge financial supporter of Riley Children's Hospital of Indianapolis! This year join us as we bring you from Nashville TN, Resurrection - A Journey Tribute as well as our own local, Small Town - John Mellencamp Tribute. Kids area, Adult Beverage Tent, Food Trucks, and the best AYCE locally grown corn in Porter County! Our corn is grown right here and hand picked the day before our event, then roasted on an open rotisserie at the event! Come out and Join us! Bring your chairs or blankets - all seats are lawn. No outside drinks or food permitted. All sales final. Your ticket purchase is a donation to Kiwanis! Event rain or shine.

Frequently asked questions

Can we bring chairs?

Yes, please do! All seats are on the lawn. Bring chairs or blankets.

Can we bring our dog?

You can, but we do not suggest it. The crowd is usually pretty packed, the music loud, and your pup won't enjoy it.

I've purchased a ticket and cannot attend. Can I get a refund?

All sales are final. Your purchase is a donation to the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso, and we appreciate your support! You may though, give your ticket to a friend and let them attend.

Are kids welcome?

Of course! Kiwanis is a service organization focused on helping children. We encourage you to bring your entire family! We try to maintain an event that everyone will enjoy.

What if it rains?

We hate when that happens! Valpo Kiwanis welcomes rain on every day of the year except Valpo Corn Roast Fest. Unfortunately, even if it rains, we must cover the expenses of the event. All ticket sales are final and as long as the bands will play, the show goes on. No refunds given. Rain or shine.

Are kids free?

YES! Children elementary age and younger are free! No ticket required. Of course, we hope you attend with them! Mom and Dad must purchase ticket to attend with their child!

What is included with my ticket purchase?

Your ticket purchase gets you AYCE of the best roasted sweet corn in Indiana! Your ticket purchase gets you a lawn seat to excellent musicians and entertainment for the night. Your ticket gets you the good vibes of supporting your local Kiwanis Club and all the great things they do!

Do I have to stay in a restricted area to drink my adult beverage?

Nope! After presenting lawful ID justifying your legal purchase, you may return to your seats with your drink and enjoy the show! Your purchase is another donation to Kiwanis! So drink up wisely and of course have someone else drive you home.

Can I bring my own cooler or drinks?

Nope. Due to hosting our own adult beverage sales, our insurance prohibits outside drinks. We are responsible for not over-serving. Please no coolers or outside beverages.

What does this event benefit? Why is it not free?

The Valpo Corn Roast Fest is an event created and hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso. It is a fundraiser. All proceeds get donated back to the community through the club. Unlike other corn roasts that are free, this one is not paid for by the city or chamber. Your purchase is a donation.

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$28.52Aug 2 · 5:00 PM CDT