Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival Information
(For more details and a complete list of dates and times of events, visit: https://sugargrovecornboil.org/)
Information Tent
Stop by and visit the Information Tent located in front of the food court.
- First Aid
- Cooling Station
- Lost and Found
- Kid Safety Wristband program
- Corn boil map and schedule
- Purchase raffle tickets, check to see if you won, pick up your prize!
- Make a donation to the fireworks fund
General Festival Hours
Thursday, July 25, 2019
5:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday, July 26, 2019
4:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday, July 27, 2019
7:30am for Sugar Grove Park District 5K Run/Walk
11:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday July 28, 2019
11:00am to 6:00pm
Free Parking
Volunteer Park is located in a neighborhood with parking available on village streets. Please be courteous of the neighbors, ensuring that vehicles do not block any drive ways, and obey all “No Parking” signs. They have to maintain enough space for emergency vehicles to be able to access the area.
Guests are welcome to park at specified parking lots and take the Free Shuttle Service that is available to and from these lots during all the festival hours:
- Sugar Grove Library parking lot located at 125 Municipal Dr.
- Municipal Center (village hall/police station) parking lot located at 10 Municipal Dr.
Fun for the kids is the large hay wagon shuttle pulled by a tractor which makes a loop continually during the festivities, dropping off and picking up at two park entrances and the Library. Free golf cart shuttles will also be patrolling the streets to get you comfortably to and from the park.
Senior, Handicapped and all Veterans are invited to park in the lot directly in front of John Shields Elementary School located at 85 S. Main Street. There will be six Veteran Preferred spaces in the Senior/Handicapped lot.
Motorcycles are welcome to park on the concrete sidewalk and around the flagpole in front of John Shields Elementary School located at 85 S. Main Street. This provides a secure surface for your rides off the asphalt pavement, especially during very hot weather. There are ramped access points to this pavement area.
Kid Safety
Lost Children
Parents/guardians reporting or inquiring about lost children should contact the nearest police officer, Information Tent, or Corn Boil Committee person. That person will immediately contact the on-site Police with all important information about the child. This information will be disseminated to all relevant parties in the park.
A found, “lost,” child will be handed over to a Sugar Grove police representative. The child will remain with Public Safety Officers until the parties are reunited. To expedite the return of a child back to his/her parents/guardians, please consider participation in our Kids Safety Wristband program.
Kid Safety Wristband
The Sugar Grove Corn Boil “Kid Safety” wristband program will make it easier for a child to be identified and reunited with their family. To participate in this service please bring your child to the Information Tent. You will complete a contact form. With completion of the form you will receive a numbered wrist band for your child and a matching numbered tag for your wallet.
This is a FREE and voluntary service. If you choose, your contact information will be added to our Corn Boil contact list. Otherwise, information on file for you will be destroyed after the event and will not be used by Corn Boil for any purpose past reuniting parents/guardians with children brought to the Information Tent lost and found. Details and registration are available during hours of the event at the Corn Boil Information Tent. The program is available while supplies last. Do not add any information to the child wrist band. This “Kids Safety Wristband” number match up system gives Corn Boil Committee members the necessary information to contact you and return your child. They appreciate your support in keeping our event family friendly and fun.
Please review your family plan for crowds and “if we are separated” decisions with your children. When you arrive at the park please show your children a safe contact area, such as the information tent, the Prairie Building where corn is served, and the Kid Zone staff. It is recommended that you take a photo of your child each day of the event. This will record the current details of clothing and hairstyle. This is information that may be useful.
Parade & Opening Ceremony
The parade will start at 5pm, and conclude at the main stage at Shields school.
Any local group/or organization, or first responder is welcome to participate in the parade. They ask all parade participants to be at the starting point (at Bastian Drive and Municipal Drive) at 4:30pm on Friday.
Movies
Movie in the Park is on Thursday July 25th. Movie in the Park is presented by River Front Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. For this year’s event, they are encouraging festival goers to bring their own flotation device to stay afloat while watching the movies. There will candy, popcorn, and inner tubes for sale.
Finding Dory
July 25th – the movie starts at 5:30 p.m.
The movie is rated G
Dory is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from quite frequent memory loss. The one thing that she remembers is that she was somehow separated from her parents as a child. With her friends help, she embarks on a grand adventure to save her mom and dad.
Jaws
July 25th – the movie starts at 8:00 p.m.
The movie is rated PG
When a young woman is killed by a shark near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town.
The Carnival at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil
The Sugar Grove Corn Boil Carnival Committee is pleased to announce that the Wilson Family Show will supply the Carnival rides for the 2019 event. Take a peek at their rides on www.wilsonfamilyshows.com.
Presale tickets, to be redeemed for unlimited wristbands, are scheduled to be on sale at participating local banks in Sugar Grove, beginning July 1st. Participating banks include Old Second Bank and First Nation Bank. Presale tickets can be purchased by cash or check. Presale Tickets are available for $20.00, while supplies last, sales end Thursday July 25th. Limited quantities are available.
Unlimited rides wristbands will also be available at the Carnival ticket booth for $25.00, during normal Carnival hours. Each wristband will be good for redeeming any day, once redeemed the wristband is good for that day, and only during unlimited ride times. Wristbands will not be replaced, exchanged, or refunded. All sales are final.
Normal Carnival Hours | Unlimited Wrist Band Hours | |
| Thursday July 25th | 5pm to 10 pm | 5pm to 10pm |
| Friday, July 26th | 5pm to 11 pm | 5pm to 11pm |
| Saturday, July 27th | 11am to 11pm | 12pm to 6pm |
| Sunday, July 28th | 11am to 6pm | 12pm to 5pm |
Bob Bohler Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 27, 2019 @ 9:30pm
The Bob Bohler Memorial Fireworks Display at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil is the focal point of the weekend and through the years has provided enjoyment to generations of families and friends.
Sugar Grove Corn Boil Car Show
If you want to exhibit your car at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil’s car show? Cruise on down to Volunteer Park on Sunday, July 29th. This show is open to all types, years, and classes of cars and trucks. Due to the limited space, cars and trucks wishing to be a part of the event should come early. The car show is a great addition to our four day festival for car enthusiasts and their families. KB Collision and Customs, of Sugar Grove, is proud to be sponsoring the show.
Registration for the show begins at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 28th. The cost to enter a vehicle in the show is $10.00 per vehicle. The show runs from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with winners being announced at the main stage at 1:30 p.m.
Judging will take place by the individual participants that enter the show. Awards will be presented for the top 15 and the best in show car and best in show truck.
Entrance to the show can be obtained by entering the West entrance of the park off of McCannon St.
BINGO at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil
Join in the fun at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil Bingo tent! This year they will feature four not-for-profit organizations on Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28 in Sugar Grove’s Volunteer Park located behind the John Shield’s Elementary School at 85 Main Street in Sugar Grove. The Bingo tent will be right behind the elementary school inside the school’s park area. Senior/handicapped parking is right in from of the school and there are shuttles to take visitors back and forth to the Corn Boil areas.
The Kaneland Special Needs PTO volunteers will host Bingo on Friday from 5PM til 10 PM. On Saturday, The 3:11 Project will host from 12PM until 5PM and then St. Paul Lutheran School PTO will finish the night off from 5PM until 9pm (when fireworks begin). On Sunday, Girl Scout Troop #1827 will run bingo from Noon til 5 PM.
Bingo cards are $1 each and the pots will be split 50/50. You must be eighteen years of age to play. By joining these groups for Bingo, you help them in their efforts to raise funds for their Not-for-profit organizations.
Parking is available on the marked streets in the community and a shuttle will be running during the day from the Sugar Grove Village Hall parking lot to a park entrance.
Bingo games will be held at the following dates and times:
Friday
5PM til 10 PM — Hosted by Kaneland Special Needs PTO Volunteers
Saturday
12PM until 5PM — Hosted by The 3:11 Project
5PM until 9pm — Hosted by St. Paul Lutheran School PTO
Sunday
12PM until 5PM — Hosted by Girl Scout Troop #1827
The Sugar Grove Corn Boil Medallion Hunt
The 12th Annual Corn Boil Medallion Hunt is gearing up! In June 2019, it was hidden within Sugar Grove Township. The person who finds the Medallion will be recognized during the Sugar Grove Corn Boil opening ceremonies that will take place on Friday. A cash prize of $50 will be awarded along with the Sugar Grove Corn Boil glass medallion.
Clues as to finding the Medallion’s whereabouts will be available this year on the Sugar Grove Corn Boil website only beginning in June (date to be announced). One clue every Thursday from then on will be posted on the website, until it is found. So follow the website weekly. When the medallion is found, the winner’s information will be posted on the Corn Boil website.
The Medallion is not hidden on Private Residential, Commercial,Industrial or Agricultural Property. It is not hidden on a Golf Course, in a Cemetery or on Church Property. It is not buried but it may be under something. It is not located underwater or in a building. It is not located in a hazardous area and tools will not be required to locate it.
The Sugar Grove Corn Boil Committee requests that participants please respect all property as they look for the Medallion. If you find the Medallion, please make contact with the designated person as directed in the information found with the medallion.
Let the Hunt Begin!
2019 Medallion Hunt Clues
Clue # 1 Posted June 6th
#1. The Medallion is in its place. It is quite safe from the elements; above the water and protected from the wind.
Clue # 2 Posted June 13th
#2. Look for ribbons of yellow and blue to lead you to the destination.
Clue # 3 Posted June 20th
#3. The fields are quiet in the winter but come to life in the summer.
Clue # 4 Posted June 27th
#4. To narrow the search area, subtract 29 from the total.
Clue # 5 Posted July 4th
#5. Planes fly by, navigating over a complex area.
Clue # 6 Posted July 11th
#6. Nearby is a special place set aside for man’s best friend to play
2019 CORN BOIL SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
VIP TENT & BEER GARDEN
Wouldn’t it be great to have some elbow room while you sit drinking your ice cold beer and enjoy the fireworks from our private beer garden with a private bar? Better yet, wouldn’t it be great to invite your clients, family, and friends to enjoy them with you?? *Sponsors: Ask about your special pricing!
Well, NOW is your chance to take advantage of this special opportunity at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil!
Packages are available for our Saturday night spectacular fireworks show! Act NOW! They are limiting the number of groups in the beer garden to keep it safe from overcrowding and to provide you with the best VIP experience.
Invite your clients or family/friends to a party in the VIP Beer Garden*
VIP PARTY PACKAGE OPTIONS:
SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS PARTY FOR 10 (7:00-11:00pm)
- Total $450 (10% discount off normal price for package of 10)
INCLUDES
- Private bar – no waiting in line at the beer tent during Fireworks!
- Private seating
- One alcohol wristband per adult
- Three (3) Drink tickets per adult
- One Corn Boil meal per person – hotdog, sweet corn, and water with special jump-the-line privileges at the Corn Boil Food Pavilion!
SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS PARTY FOR 1-9 (7:00-11:00pm)
- $50 per person
INCLUDES
- Private bar – no waiting in line at the beer tent during Fireworks!
- Private seating • One alcohol wristband per adult
- Three (3) Drink tickets per adult
- One Corn Boil meal per person – hotdog, sweet corn, and water with special jump-the-line privileges at the Corn Boil Food Pavilion!
ENTRY AT THE DOOR
- $10 per person
- Based on availability upon arrival
- Cash bar
Packages include private bar, private seating, drink ticket(s) & Corn Boil hotdog & sweet corn!
2019 Live Music Line-Up
The Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival is proud to offer FREE live entertainment again this year!
Friday, July 26th
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Southern Energy
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Thirsty Boots Band
9:30 – 11:00 pm
The Redmonds
Saturday, July 27th
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Bad Medicine
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Friction
8:30 – 11:00 pm
Semple
9:30 pm
Fireworks Presentation
Sunday, July 28th
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Daniel from Daniel and the Sparrows
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Landslide
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Anthem
(Note: All information in this guide was taken from the .https://sugargrovecornboil.org/ website. Please see website for additional information or details.)
