What better way to say goodbye to the summer holidays than celebrating all things corn!
Taber is famous for its corn and if you’re looking for something fun to do before the fall weather hits, head to this Southern Alberta town.
Taber Cornfest is the largest free festival of its kind in western Canada. This annually-held event runs during the last full weekend of August and offers visitors the chance to check out plenty of fun activities.
The festival officially kicks off on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with a parade.
During the festival, you’ll also get to enjoy live entertainment along with a beer garden and a cornbread contest.
Want to check out what some local vendors are making? The arts and crafts market is an awesome way to spend some time and support local artists.
For those who love to get their adrenaline pumping, the Town of Taber Bungee Jump is sure to take your breath away.
Don’t forget to head to the festival early on Friday and Saturday to enjoy the pancake breakfast, and your kids will love racing around in the go-karts. Wild Rose Shows will be bringing their midway with wristbands costing $40.
The festival ends with a grand fireworks on Saturday at 9:50 p.m. Taber Cornfest runs from August 24th to 26th. Entrance into the festival is free.
Trip Planning — Taber Cornfest
What: Celebrate with a parade, live music, entertainment, rides, chili cookoff, Corn-y contests (Corn eating, corn stuffing, Corn tasting), show and shine, huge fireworks, and much more! Come for the corn and stay for the fun!
When:
Thursday, August 24
- Saunders Insurance BBQ — 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Taber Parade — 4 pm
- Opening Ceremonies — 6 p.m.
- Farmers Market — 4pm-7pm
- Beer Gardens — 5 p.m. to Midnight
- Wild Rose Shows Inc. Midway Sneak A Peek — 5 p.m. -11 p.m.
Friday, August 25
- Western Tractor Pancake Breakfast Coffee | 8 am to 10 am — Off Grounds At 165043 Hwy#3
- Groundtech Kids Corner | 12 pm to 7 pm
- Cornfest Arts & Crafts Market | 12 pm to 7 pm — Community Center Auditorium
- Barrel Oil Climbing Wall | 12 pm to 7 pm
- Scotiabank & Lions Club Kent Moffitt Chili Cook- Off 3 PM to 8 PM
- Pinnacle Laughing Loggers | 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm
- Wild Rose Shows Inc Midway | 12 pm – Midnight (Approx)
- Beer Gardens | 4 pm – Midnight
Saturday, August 26
- Taber Iga & Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Coffee Provided By Tim Hortons | 8 AM – 10 AM — Confederation Park
- 31st Annual Town Of Taber Fun Run 3k, 5k And 10k Starting | 8:30 AM — The Aquafun Centre
- Gear Lords Car Club Show N Shine | 10 AM – 4 PM — Along 49 Ave
- Man Van — 12 PM – 4 PM
- Cornfest Arts & Crafts Market | 9 AM – 5 PM @ Community Center Auditorium
- Corn Eating Competition | 1 PM – 2:30 PM Sign Up Starting @ 9 AM At The Taber Chamber Booth
- Rogers Sugar/Lantic Inc Corn Tasting Competion | 12:30 PM – 1 PM — Near Stage
- South Country Co-op Corn Stuffing Contest | 11 AM – 12 PM
- Ground Tech Kids Corner | 12 PM – 7 PM Bounce Castles
- Petting Zoo 12 PM – 4 PM
- Pinnacle Laughing Loggers | 11 AM – 4 PM
- Skateboard Corn-test | 12 PM to 7 PM
- Barrel Oil Climbing Wall | 12 PM – 7 PM
- Eagle Spirit Nest Community Tipi | 9 AM – 5 PM
- Equs Equipment Presents: Pure Power Wrestling | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Wildrose Shows Inc. Midway | 12 Pm – Midnight (Approx)
- Fireworks 9:50 PM *approx Time*
Where:
Confederation Park at 50 Ave/50 Street and Various Venues, Taber