Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival

It's a tradition that has lived in Central Florida for more than 30 years — and it has nothing to do with theme parks. It's the Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival, and it's back after a disappointing absence last year.

Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15, thousands will pour into the tiny town of Zellwood to stroll the arts & crafts exhibits, listen to great entertainment, and enjoy all the sweet corn they can eat. This is great outdoor family fun — there is something for everyone. While Mom browses through the Arts & Crafts the kids can enjoy the amusement rides. There's even a car and bike show for Dad!

Several changes are taking place this year. Usually held over Memorial Day weekend, the festival has been moved to the middle of May. And, while everyone loved watching "Big Bertha" at work because she could cook 1,650 ears of corn every nine minutes in 350 gallons of boiling water, she has gone into retirement.

Also, corn will no longer be included with your admission ticket. Corn will now only be available for purchase from food vendors who will be cooking it up in a variety of ways, including everyone's favorite... simply boiled.

The weekend's entertainment has been announced:

Appearing Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15

• Saloonatix
• Showdown

Appearing only Saturday, May 14

• Jeff Bates
• Jeff Hurst
• The Dirt Drifters
• Alex Hayes

Appearing only Sunday, May 15

• Rhett Akins
• Suzy Bogguss
• Janell Wheeler

A new addition to this year's concerts is a $25.00 VIP seating area that includes a reserved front row seat, a Zellwood Corn Festival t-shirt and a chance to win a meet and greet with the entertainers.

Information and Directions

The Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival is located off Highway 441 at 4253 Ponkan Road in Zellwood. It is approximately 30 miles north of Orlando.

Parking is free. More information is available by visiting online www.ZellwoodCornFestival.com.