Corn Fest 2026

Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 49th year, the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St. It will feature over 80 vendors, a free corn boil, agricultural displays, carnival rides and more! The free corn boil will take place on Saturday, August 29th from 11AM-2PM, while supplies lasts. There will also be over 10 live performances throughout the weekend on an outdoor stage. #DeKalbLife!