2023 Corn Festival Dates:

CLINTON COUNTY CORN FESTIVAL IS ALWAYS HELD THE WEEKEND AFTER LABOR DAY

September 8th, 9th, and 10th!

FESTIVAL IS FRIDAY - SUNDAY, RAIN OR SHINE!

Featured Tractor - Massey Harris & related companies 

A Family Fun Event:

The Clinton County Corn Festival is a family fun event held the weekend after Labor Day every year! Started in 1977 by the Antique Power Club, it is held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Wilmington, Ohio. We feature many activities for all ages! Whether you come for the continuous entertainment on our sound stage, games in our special events area, various tractor and antique displays, crafts and antiques, or THE FOOD it is sure you’re going to have a blast!!

Our community is very important to us. All food vendors are sponsored by a local non-profit organization. The profits of the Corn Festival are mostly put right back into our community with scholarships and donations. Be sure to come out for a bushel of fun for everyone!

THE CORN OLYMPICS

2023 OLYMPICS THEME: INDIANA JONES

If you have never witnessed the Corn Olympics then well… what’s wrong with ya? It is a must-see!!

It will start with the Outhouse Race and end with the crowd-favorite Obstacle Course! Check this year's schedule for the start time. You had better get there early as the seats fill up quickly! So grab yourself an ear of corn or some apple dumplings and get a seat quickly! We are always looking for teams for the Corn Olympics. A lot of the time the teams are either a school or business but can also be a group or even just some friends looking to have fun! If you are interested in having a team for the Corn Olympics you can email Jonathan McKay at [email protected].

CORN FESTIVAL TRACTOR PULL

Please note that times have been changed and modified for the upcoming Pull!

A true antique tractor pull! We try to keep things simple. If you ever have any questions about tractor pulls feel free to email [email protected].  Check the current schedule for exact sign-up times.

2500# – 6000# class will pull on Friday, The rest will pull on Saturday.

TRACTOR PULL CLASSES:

2500#     5. 6000#      1. 10000# Double Tree

3500#     6. 7000#      2. 12000# Double Tree

4500#     7. 9000#      3. 14000# Double Tree

5000#     8. 10500#

Other Double Tree Classes may be added on day of pull (Saturday)!

Entertainment

We have a live sound stage featuring different acts almost continuously. If live music isn't your cup of tea, head over to the grandstands to watch tractor and horse pulls. Need a break from the heat? Step inside the air-conditioned Expo Center or Quilt Barn, where you'll find a variety of activities happening throughout the day. Consult the schedule for upcoming events.

Once you feel refreshed, explore the craft, antique, swap meet, and flea market barns. You're sure to discover something you simply must have. Alternatively, venture outside the grounds to witness our downtown parade on Saturday morning, starting at 9:00 am. The parade winds its way through downtown Wilmington. Don't forget about the Tractors, Engines, and Car shows! We host a Cruise-in on Friday nights and a Car Show on Sunday. Our Antique Power Club members proudly display their engines and tractors all weekend on the grounds. You'll also find a working sawmill, a 200hp Fairbanks engine, baling demonstrations, and much more. Hop on our shuttle wagon to explore the grounds and see all the fascinating exhibits up close!

Everything you've read about here is just the beginning of the fun you can have at the Clinton County Corn Festival! We're open from 11 am on Friday until 5 pm on Sunday, with most activities wrapping up by 10 pm each night. 

Admission at the gates is $4, and children aged 12 and under can enter for free. If you plan to attend the festival for the entire weekend, there's a convenient $7 weekend pass available for purchase at the gate. Good news! Parking is free, so you won't have to worry about any additional fees for parking your vehicle.

Corn Festival attendees must enter at 268 South Nelson Avenue, Wilmington! Do not use the pedestrian entrance on West Main Street, Wilmington.

Date: September 8-10, 2023

Friday: 11am to 10pm

Saturday: 9am to 10pm

Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds

268 South Nelson Avenue, Wilmington, OH

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