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Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival
Florida's Corny Tradition

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

Zellwood Sweet Corn
Editors note: There will be no Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival in May, 2009. The popular festival has been postponed until 2010.

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.

Memorial Day weekend 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!

Of course, everyone loves watching "Big Bertha" at work. She can cook 1,650 ears of corn every nine minutes in 350 gallons of boiling water. That's a lot of corn!

Entertainment will announced at a later date.

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 calling 407-886-0014.

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