FREE ADMISSION: Plain City Corn Carnival
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Uptown Plain City along Main StreetAs our nation celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, Plain City is proud to revive the historic Corn Carnival to honor our agricultural roots, local history, and small-town traditions. Originally held from 1914–1919 and revived again in the 1980s, the Plain City Corn Carnival returns as part of Plain City’s official America 250 celebration.
The main Corn Carnival festivities take place on Saturday, September 12, with additional special events happening Wednesday through Friday leading up to the big America 250 celebration on Saturday.
Bring the whole family to Uptown Plain City for food, entertainment, games, history, and hometown fun!
𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘:
Food trucks & local favorites.
Craft vendors & community booths.
FREE live music from Zack Attack Band (5–7 PM) — Ohio’s high-energy throwback party band playing your favorite R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, and Alternative hits!
Kids Corner with farm-themed activities.
Virtual community corn mural: Get your photo taken at the Plain City Library and become part of a larger commemorative mural celebrating this special event, where each individual picture helps create one big image!
Historical displays & interactive exhibits from local businesses and organizations.
Penny-farthing (high-wheel bicycle) demonstrations.
Acoustic stage performances, line dancing & talent show.
DJ Pete Emmons hosting agricultural trivia, games & activities throughout the day.
Food trucks & local favorites.
Craft vendors & community booths.
FREE live music from Zack Attack Band (5–7 PM) — Ohio’s high-energy throwback party band playing your favorite R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, and Alternative hits!
Kids Corner with farm-themed activities. Virtual community corn mural: Get your photo taken at the Plain City Library and become part of a larger commemorative mural celebrating this special event, where each individual picture helps create one big image!
Historical displays & interactive exhibits from local businesses and organizations.
Penny-farthing (high-wheel bicycle) demonstrations.
Acoustic stage performances, line dancing & talent show.
DJ Pete Emmons hosting agricultural trivia, games & activities throughout the day.𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
Pretty Baby Contest – 11 AM on Main Stage
Corn Eating Contest – Noon on Main Stage
Bossy Bingo with cows – 1 PM near the Plain City Library
Pet Costume Contest – 2 PM on Main Stage
Talent Show – 3 PM on Main Stage
FREE Zack Attack Band Concert – 5-7 PM
Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides – 5-7 PM
Pretty Baby Contest – 11 AM on Main Stage Corn Eating Contest – Noon on Main Stage
Bossy Bingo with cows – 1 PM near the Plain City Library
Pet Costume Contest – 2 PM on Main Stage Talent Show – 3 PM on Main Stage FREE Zack Attack Band Concert – 5-7 PM
Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides – 5-7 PM𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
The Main Stage will be located at 340 W. Main Street in Uptown Plain City — the grassy area where the former Plain City Elementary School once stood. Throughout the day, the stage will feature contests, performances, trivia, entertainment, and the evening concert by Zack Attack Band beginning at 5 PM. The tethered hot-air balloon rides will take place behind the Main Stage around the area of the baseball field.
The Main Stage will be located at 340 W. Main Street in Uptown Plain City — the grassy area where the former Plain City Elementary School once stood. Throughout the day, the stage will feature contests, performances, trivia, entertainment, and the evening concert by Zack Attack Band beginning at 5 PM. The tethered hot-air balloon rides will take place behind the Main Stage around the area of the baseball field.
𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵
Corn Carnival Opening Ceremonies
6 PM at The Depot at Public Square 134 Church St., Plain City, OhioFeaturing remarks from the Mayor and the crowning of Corn Carnival Royalty.
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬 Plain City High Wheel Race – 5-6 PM Starts & finishes at 101 S. Chillicothe St. in Downtown Plain CityWatch historic penny-farthing bicycles race through Uptown Plain City on an approximately 0.9-mile course beginning outside The Clocktower Kitchen + Bar. Riders will complete as many laps as possible in one hour using a “race-to-zero” format — when the clock hits zero, the rider with the most completed laps wins!
More info: https://highwheelraceohio.com/
Corn Carnival Parade – 6 PMImmediately following the race, enjoy the Corn Carnival Parade featuring agricultural and corn-themed floats, patriotic America 250 entries, local organizations, and even several historic high-wheel bicycles in the parade lineup!
Plain City Farmers Market – 5-7:30 PMShop fresh local produce, homemade baked goods, artisan goods, and handcrafted finds at Bicentennial Park during and after the high wheel race and parade.
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭
“Path of the Pioneer:” One Man’s Story on the American Frontier | Written & Directed by Daniel Rodriguez Hijo | Produced by the Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre Society
Performances:• Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 PM
• Saturday, Sept. 12 at 4 PM
Jonathan Alder Junior High AuditoriumDescription: In the oldest home on the Big Darby Creek resides the area’s first settler — Jonathan Alder. This powerful one-man historical production tells the story of Alder’s life on the American frontier, his years among the Mingo, and his reflections on hope, truth, and legacy as his life nears its end.
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Join us as we celebrate Plain City’s past, present, and future during this unforgettable America 250 community celebration filled with music, memories, and small-town charm!
Sat, Sep 12 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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