Join Us for “Corn-tastic” Family Fun!
47th Annual South Shore YMCA Corn Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Emilson YMCA & Family Farm, Hanover
For nearly 50 years, the South Shore YMCA Corn Festival has brought families and neighbors together to celebrate the best of the fall season. With activities for all ages, this beloved event features fall-themed food, a corn pit, live music, local vendors, and more. Corn Festival is a signature community event at the Emilson YMCA and Family Farm supporting the South Shore YMCA Nature Center.
Rain Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Events, Entertainment, Food & Beverage
Included with Admission (While Supplies Last)
- Activities & Entertainment
- Professor Jim’s Corn Lab & South Shore YMCA Nature Center Exhibits
- Arts & Crafts
- Live Music
- Corn Pit
- Farm Stand Play Store
- Collaborative Recycled Art Project with The Spare Studio
- Wampanoag History and Colonial Games with Plimoth Patuxet Museums
- Petting Zoo
- Pony Rides (11:00am – 3:00pm)
- Face Painting
- HAY! Hayride
- Giant Bubbles
- Lawn Games: Corn Hole, Haybale Bowling
- South Shore Woodturners
- Trail Walks to the SSYMCA Family Farm
- Pumpkin Decorating, Farm Exploration, Cooking Demo, and more at the SSYMCA Family Farm
- …and MORE!
- Food & Beverage
- Free popcorn
- Concessions: Including corn pizza, hot dogs, soda & water, and more!
- Food Trucks: Food for purchase from individual vendors
Event Admission
- Individual: M: $10 | NM: $20
- Family (up to 5 individuals): M: $40 | NM $50
- Children under 2 enter free
Parking
Corn Festival is held at two locations: the Emilson YMCA Branch and the SSYMCA Family Farm. You can walk the StoryWalk trail between them (about 20 minutes) or drive. Parking is available at both sites:
- Emilson YMCA Branch: 75 Mill Street, Hanover
- SSYMCA Family Farm: 1075 Washington Street, Hanover (behind Early Learning & Gymnastics Center)
2025 SPONSORS
For information or to become a sponsor for the 2025 Corn Festival, contact Peter Helms at phelms@ssymca.org.
2025 Corn Fesitval Sponsorship Opportunities
BRONZE SPONSOR
GRANTMAKERS
South Shore Playhouse Associates
This program is supported in part by grants from the Weymouth, Hingham, Kingston, and Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Show your community support to hundreds of families by becoming a South Shore YMCA Corn Festival Sponsor! Complete our sponsorship form and contact Peter Helms at phelms@ssymca.org for details and special sponsorship opportunities. Download Sponsorship Form
Volunteer at Corn Festival
Show your community spirit and help bring fall fun to life by volunteering at the South Shore YMCA Corn Festival! Sign up for volunteer opportunities online at the link below, or contact Sarah Kugel at skugel@ssymca.org with questions or to learn more. Sign Up to Volunteer
Join the Corn Festival Fun!
Calling all vendors and volunteers! Want to get involved with Corn Festival? Contact Sarah Kugel, Director of the South Shore YMCA Nature Center, at skugel@ssymca.org.