A Sweet Lions Club Fundraising Idea: Sweet Corn Festival

When you think of Lions Club International events, the pancake breakfast and fish fry probably come to mind first. The Millersport Lions Club took the idea of a food event a step further and started a Sweet Corn Festival over 50 years ago. This has become a long and proud tradition for Millersport Lions Club members and the local community.

The Sweet Corn Festival is held Wednesday through Saturday before Labor Day at the shady Historic Lions Park in Millersport, Ohio. Since 1947 it has been the annual fundraising project for the Millersport Lions Club. The main attraction is the hot butter flavored sweet corn served fresh on the cob and piping hot. For those who feel guilty afterwards, there is also a 5-K Run, square dancing and strolling around to the many historical exhibits. The children can enjoy the sweet corn guilt free and also watch tractor pulls, farm animals, the grand parade, the large midway and participate in children’s contests.

Friday and Saturday evenings feature performances by Nashville country music stars and a chance to win 10,000 dollars! This four-day community event is a major source of income for over 100 non-profit charitable organizations. Check out their festival website at www.sweetcornfest.com and see if you can attend, or possibly hold a similar fundraising event for your Lions Club. They say it’s ear-resistible!