“Corntastic” Fun for the Whole Family!
2026 South Shore YMCA Corn Festival
NEW DATE! Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Emilson YMCA & Family Farm
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.
Events, Entertainment, Food & Beverage
Please note: event offerings may be updated as we navigate our rescheduled date. “Pop” back to our website for more updates & features. Corn Festival activities include:
- Activities & Entertainment
- Corn Pit
- Hay Maze
- Hay Pyramid
- Hayrides
- Professor Jim’s Corn Lab
- Pony Rides
- South Shore YMCA Nature Center Exhibits
- Arts & CraftsPetting Zoo (10am – 3pm)
- Farm Stand Play Store
- Glitter Tattoo Artist
- Giant Bubbles & Corn Hole
- South Shore Woodturners Demonstrations
- South Shore Children’s Business Fair
- Story Walk to the SSYMCA Family Farm (1/2 mile)
- SSYMCA Family Farm: Pumpkin Decorating, 4-H demonstrations, Beekeepers, Live Music
- …AND MORE!
- Live Music & Performances
- Suzanne McNeil | 10 AM–1 PM | Emilson YMCA
- Mamasteph Music | 11 AM–12 PM | Family Farm
- Big Ryan’s Tall Tales | Storytelling at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM | Emilson YMCA
- Mordechai Lincoln Band | 1–4 PM | Family Farm
- Food & Beverage
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Free popcorn (while supplies last)
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Food Trucks: Food for purchase from individual vendors
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Baystate Creamery
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Hott Smoke BBQ
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Bardo’s Bar Pizza
- Hetty Sweets Bakery
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Event Admission
Pre-Registration:
- Individual: M: $15 | NM: $20
- Family (up to 5 individuals): M: $50 | NM $60
- Children under 2 enter free
Event-Day Registration:
- Individual: M/NM: $20
- Family (up to 5 individuals): M/NM: $60
- 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)
2026 SPONSORS
For information or to become a sponsor for the 2026 Corn Festival, contact Peter Helms at phelms@ssymca.org.
BRONZE SPONSORS
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
GRANTMAKERS
Abington Cultural Council
Hanson Cultural Council
Kingston Cultural Council
Marshfield Cultural Council
Weymouth Cultural Council
This program is supported in part by grants from the Abington, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, and Weymouth Cultural Councils, local agencies that the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, supports.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VENDORS & PARTNERS
South Shore Therapies
Proven Autism Therapies
Mathnasium
Smileland Pediatric Dentistry
Andrew and Jaime Sullivan Family Foundation
Gallagher Corp.
Showcase Cinemas
Tullys
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 or sign up online.