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Sweet corn fest at Nelson Farm in St. Valley, NE

Sweet Corn Fest

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Join us for the 7th Annual Corn Festival at Nelson Produce Farm — a true Midwest tradition celebrating all things golden, sweet, and proudly Nebraskan. Whether you're a corn lover, a competitive shucker, or just looking for a weekend of family fun, this event is packed with unforgettable experiences.

From the only U-Pick sweet corn of the season to live music, games, and mouthwatering food, Corn Festival is summer done right.

 

Festival Highlights:

  • Corn Chuck and Corn Shuck Contests

  • Cornhole Tournaments (Junior & Championship rounds)

  • Corn Shuck Contest

  • Corn Freezin’ 101 Demos

  • Corn Chowder Cook-Off

  • Live Music Daily

  • Line Dancing Demo by the Country Kickers (Saturday)

All-Day Attractions:

  • U-Pick Sweet Corn Rides (Only Time This Season!)

  • All-You-Can-Eat Corn Bar with Toppings

  • Face Painting & Hair Beading

  • Yard Games: Farm Pong, Giant Jenga, Human Slot Machine

  • Cabin Kettle Corn: Kettle Corn, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos 

  • Full Access to Farm Attractions (Animal Barns, Slides, and More)

It’s a weekend full of sweet memories, delicious food, and good old-fashioned farm fun. Come celebrate the season with us at Corn Festival — we can’t wait to see you there.

sweet corn at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE
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Agenda

day 2 schedule of events
day 2 schedule of events
day 3 schedule of events
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SHOP PRODUCE AND MARKET

watermelon

Shop Produce

shop market at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Shop Market

front porch cafe at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Front Porch Cafe

coffee shop at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Coffee Shop

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FUN ACTIVITIES

hay bales at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Haybales

Tire Pile

Tire Pile

animal quonset

Animal Quonset

upick produce

U-Pick Produce

feed animals

Feed Animals

goat attraction

Goat Attraction

yard games

Yard Games

tire swing

Tire Swing

mud kitchen

Mud Kitchen

chicken coop

Chicken Coop

little farmer

Little Farmers

the garden

The Garden

sand pile

Sand Pile

playset

Play Set

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