2026
Corn
Fest
Corn
2026
Fest
Aug 28th - 30th
Aug 28th - 30th
DeKalb, IL
DeKalb, IL
Enjoy over 90 vendors!
POP 2000 Tour
Who says #Throwbacks are reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour
delivers the TRL moments that will bring you right back to the early 2000s. POP 2000 TOUR features Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, RyanCabrera and LFO
Corn Fest 2026
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 49th year the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St.
All shows are free to the public but there is an admission fee for entry into the soundstage area. Visit the Soundstage page for more information on admission fees and see the full lineup. For general information, call (815) 748-CORN.
Friday, Aug 28th
Austin Hopkins
5:00–6:00pm
Growing up the youngest of five brothers, Austin was exposed to a variety of music. From Michael Jackson,...
Kashmir
6:30–8:00pm
As the show takes you thru the history of Led Zeppelin utilizing vintage period correct equipment, instruments &...
7th Heaven
9:00–11:00pm
7th heaven is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th heaven has charted #1 on...
Saturday, Aug 29th
Mr. Myers Trio
12:00–1:30pm
Mr. Myers is a Chicago-based band, led by Todd Donnelly since 1981, playing “Caribbean Rock”—a mix of reggae, soca/calypso,...
Tim GleasonÂ
2:00pm–3:30pm
Tim Gleason is a country artist from Illinois, blending modern country, rock, and originals. He leads the Tim...
PriSSilas Band
4:30–6:30pm
The PriSSillas are one of the hottest ‘Classy Rock’ bands in the Chicagoland area, connecting music from a long list...
Bon Journeyed
7:00–9:00pm
Introducing “Bon Journeyed” – the ultimate Bon Jovi and Journey experience brought to you by Chicagoland music veterans and...
Pop 2000 Tour Featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, Otown, Ryan Cabrera, LFO
9:30–11:00pm
About the Artists: Chris Kirkpatrick is an American singer, dancer, actor, and voice actor who is best known...
Sunday, Aug 30th
Jack EvansÂ
12:00–1:30pm
I’ve been lucky enough to be able to perform for audiences, both public and private, for many years,...
Grace & John Duo Acoustic
2:00–3:30pm
High energy acoustic duet. Full band on request! Playing bars,weddings,galas & parties.
Hillbilly Rockstarz
4:30–6:00pm
Hillbilly Rockstarz is Chicago’s very own country rockin super group, bringing the best of Nashville straight to the...