Corn Festival at SSYMCA

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

  • 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

  • South Shore Children’s Business Fair – Learn More

  • …and MORE!

• Food & Beverage

  • Free popcorn

  • Concessions for Purchase: 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)