HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) –For eight decades, Hoopeston has been adding their own twist to the holiday of Labor Day. On Monday, residents celebrated the 80th Annual National Sweetcorn Festival.

HOOPESTON – Membership in the Hoopeston Jaycees is at its lowest point in years, and officials this week tried to boost interest in it.Jaycees President Darrin Brewster and past president ...

Aug. 31—HOOPESTON — The National Sweetcorn Festival begins Thursday and will run through Monday, Sept. 4 at McFerren Park in Hoopeston, located at West Penn Street and Illinois 1. The annual ...

HOOPESTON, Ill. (WAND) - The Hoopeston Jaycees announced Chris Lane will headline this year’s Sweet Corn Festival. The rising country start will perform on September 1st. The Sweet Corn Festival ...

The fourth day of the 72nd annual Hoopeston Sweetcorn Festival sponsored by the Hoopeston Jaycees featuring flea market, food vendors, rides, entertainment and free fresh hot buttered sweetcorn.

Hoopeston celebrates 80th Annual Sweetcorn Festival. Posted: September 2, 2024 | Last updated: April 22, 2025. All money from the festival goes to the Hoopeston Jaycees.

Aug. 31—HOOPESTON — The National Sweetcorn Festival begins Thursday and will run through Monday, Sept. 4 at McFerren Park in Hoopeston, located at West Penn Street and Illinois 1. The annual ...