Tickets On Sale For 1st-Ever Downtown Wheaton Corn Roast

Local businesses will bring their best corn-based creations to compete in this new event in downtown Wheaton.

By Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff

Jul 29, 2026 10:31 AM CDT

Local businesses will bring their best corn-based creations to compete in this new event in downtown Wheaton. (Dave Copeland/Patch)

WHEATON, IL — Downtown Wheaton Association will host its inaugural Corn Roast on Sept. 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The event features live music from Mickey Hatfield.

Tickets include unlimited samples of corn-based cuisine throughout downtown Wheaton. Attendees will vote on their favorite creations, with the audience selecting a Grain Prize Winner and judges crowning The Cream of the Crop.

The following businesses are taking part in the Corn Roast:

302 Wheaton
Altiro Latin Fusion
Baby Doll Bakery
barcacaochocolat
Bien Trucha
Gia Mia
Hale Street Cantina
Ivy Restaurant
Kimmer's Ice Cream
Moveable Feast + Co.
The Protein Spot

Tickets are $25 per person. Click the link to buy tickets for the 2026 Downtown Wheaton Corn Roast.

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