behalf of the Corn Festival Steering Committee and the Avon Rotary Club, we are thrilled to welcome you to the 36th Avon Rotary Corn Festival!
Since 1986, this Festival has been a cornerstone event, attracting visitors from across the region. For many in our Club and community, this day is a source of fond memories and has always been a highlight as summer draws to its end – a time when family and friends gather from near and far to celebrate Avon’s rich agricultural history and to delight in all that our community has to offer.
This year’s Corn Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with food, fun and festivities for the whole family!
We invite you to indulge in mouthwatering festival fare at the Food Court, offering a variety of sweet and savory treats from local vendors, including fresh sweet corn and our famous corn fritters at the Rotary Corn Booth. Tap your toes and enjoy the shows at our two stages, with live entertainment all day from local bands and performers. Expand your imagination and explore the amusements in our Kids Zone, featuring Mr. Scribbles, balloon animals and more. Go for the gold in the Corn-Eating Contest or shoot your shot in the high-stakes Cornhole Tournament
And don’t forget to take a kernel of the Corn Festival home with you! The Souvenir Booth is your one-stop shop for Corn Fest swag. This year’s Festival is host to over 150 arts and crafts vendors offering a treasure trove of handcrafted goods – it’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! Many of these artisans are happy to chat about their craft, so don’t be shy, strike up a conversation and learn the story behind their amazing creations.
Most of all, this event serves to showcase the important work of the Avon Rotary Club and to promote our mission of Service Above Self. The Corn Festival is our largest annual fundraiser, and all the Club’s proceeds from the event are invested directly into our service work.
Through our fundraising efforts, our Club is proud to support local organizations and causes, including Honor Flight, Theresa House, the Avon Free Library, Livingston County Humane Society, Scouts of America, Genesee Valley Rotary Camp, Avon Community Theatre, youth sports leagues, scholarship programs and much more.
Our work also has a global impact, helping to fund the construction of schools in Nicaragua through Linking Hands for Learning, providing temporary shelter and relief for survivors of natural disasters with ShelterBox, supporting Rotary International’s continuing fight to end polio and fostering global connections through our exchange programs.
Our Club welcomes active, engaged and service-minded community members to join us in this important work. If you would like to make a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of those in our community and far beyond, we encourage you to speak to a Rotarian today, visit avonrotary. org or attend one of our weekly meetings.
We would like to say thank you to the sponsors, vendors and volunteers who make the Corn Festival possible, and a special thanks to the Village of Avon, including the Police Department, Fire Department and Department of Public Works, for their years of support and partnership in this endeavor.
Lastly, we extend our gratitude to the Corn Festival Steering Committee for their years of experience, hard work and dedication. Their tireless commitment ensures that each Corn Festival surpasses expectations.
As we kick off another memorable Corn Festival, we hope that you will savor the flavors, enjoy the entertainment and make lasting memories with us. Here’s to a fantastic celebration of community spirit and summer’s bounty!
Visitor Guidelines
In the event of severe weather conditions or an immediate threat to public safety, please follow instructions from first responders and Corn Festival staff and proceed to the nearest shelter-in-place location in an orderly fashion. Visit
Collin T. Hayes
Corn Fesitval General Chair (c. 2000)
Karen Vanderbilt Avon Rotary Club President (present day)
August 10,
Entertainment Entertainment 2024
Stage #1 Main Stage (Food Court)
10:00am-12:00 Noon • Your American Jukebox Big Band
This classy big band bridges the generations through music using the backdrop of the Great American Songbook. Music spanning the decades from the 1920s to today. https://www.youramericanjukebox.com/
12:00 Noon • Corn-Eating Contest
So you think you’re the Joey Chestnut of speedy corn on the cob consumption? Join in Avon’s perennial favorite friendly competition open to all ages! Whether you’re a “typewriter” or “roller,” bring your A game and show everyone how it’s done! Or just come and cheer on the competitors.
12:30-2:30pm • Bob’s Brothers Band
Classic rock ‘n soul music. A Livingston County and Finger Lakes favorite since 2004. https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobs-Brothers-Band-100063470406947/
3:00-5:00pm • Adrianna Noone
An up-and-coming Indie/Folk/Americana Singer-Songwriter from Rochester. https://adriannanoone.com/
Stage #2 Genesee Street Stage (North)
10:00-10:50am • Miss Natale’s Dance Centre
11:00-11:50am • Dance Emporium
12:30-2:30pm • Trilogy Classic Rock
3:00-5:00pm • Gates Swingers Big Bang
Rochester’s Original Dance Band. A 19-piece band, including two vocalists, playing big band classics and fresh arrangements that engage audiences and keep them energized. https://www.thegateswingers.com/
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS
7:30 to 10:30pm 7:30 to 10:30pm
50/50 Raffle
Drawing During Intermission
Tickets on sale before AND during concert.
For over four decades, the Skycoasters 9 piece party band has entertained and delighted audiences across the country and around the world. They’ve played at several NFL Super Bowl Parties, Summer Olympics, and Yankees parties. The Skycoasters are a high energy, fun band that always “make the party!” Corporate parties, weddings, festivals, special events, clubs, world sporting events… The Skycoasters play it all!
Voted #1 Rochester Cover Band in City Newspapers “The Best of Rochester!”
Brought to you by Avon Rotary with the help of the following corporate sponsors:
Kara & Shawn Petti
Trivia Question:
Where is the largest school bus sales and service facility in New York State?
Answer:
Right here in Avon, NY! In 2019 Matthews Buses purchased the entire East Avon Plaza to convert into our largest, most state-of-the-art school bus support location. During an extensive refit of the aging building, we upgraded office space, added a service shop, a huge collision and paint shop, and a school bus technician training faculty. Along the way we installed all LED lighting and complete geo-thermal heating and cooling. Most of all, we are absolutely thrilled to be in Avon, NY. Thank you for the amazingly warm welcome!
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Corn Fest Food & Drinks
Be sure to visit our Food Court and enjoy a variety of great tasting offerings from our local vendors.
Bounce House
Mr. Scribbles
Dunking Booth
Corn Crawl
Balloon Animals
Balloon Artist
10:00am – 4:00pm
CORN FEST T-Shirts
2024 Avon Corn Fest
2024 Avon Corn Fest
Patrons
Avon Rotary would like to thank the following patrons for their kind generosity and support for the 2024 Corn Festival.
Avon Fitness & Tanning
Joe Callahan and Rita King
Marcie Faulkner and Family
Gloria Gaffney & Family in Memory of Jim Gaffney
Jim & Doreen Krause
Bill Shaw and Mary DuBoise
Steve & Carol Stephenson
Kevin and Susan Tompsett
Bill & Cindy Zhe
Bruce and Diane Amey
Steve and Lisa Csapo
Janis McMindes - In Loving
Memory of Jeff McMindes
David Kilgore
Jim and Jan Ryan
Bob and Ginny House
Tom and Laurie Vonglis
Helen Zamboni
Tim, Carole Hayes and FamilyCongratulations to Collin and Avon Rotary
In Memory of Doc and Polly Hayes
Michael and Mary Beth DiBacco and Family
(aka the Corn Cob Mob)
Ear’s looking at you, kidEmily DiBacco
Collin “Colonel Kernel” Hayes
Jim & Sally Tompsett
Avon Central Schools
Avon Rotary would like to thank Avon Central School, their Superintendent & the Board of Education for providing the transportation (shuttle) for the Corn Festival.
100’s of handmade, one-of-a-kind stoneware and porcelain pottery on display. We have one just for you!
Congratulations to the Avon Rotary Club for 36 years at the Corn Festival and 97 years of service to our community!
Robert Hayes and Family
The Avon Lions Club would like to thank you, the community of Avon, for your continued support of our fundraisers throughout the year! It is your support that enables us to serve our community and give back to those less fortunate, making Avon a better place to live!
CONGRATULATIONS
2024
Lions Club Scholarship Winners
• Reese DeVito
• Alissa Kaufman
Gerald Coyne ~ 1958
Bruce Bristol ~ 1961
Arliss Merrell ~ 1971
Lawrence Bailey ~ 1972
Robert Hayes ~ 1972
Thomas Bartolini ~ 1974
Klaas deWaard ~ 1974
Donald Mastin ~ 1977
Stephen Wells ~ 1978
Thomas Cushing ~ 1979
Louis Lee ~ 1980
Timothy M. Cole ~ 1983
Kevin L. Patrick ~ 1983
Georg Farrak ~ 1985
Herbert Jones ~ 1987
David Calabro ~ 1989
Gary A. Necaster ~ 1993
Tom Mairs - 746-6413
Herb Jones - 438-4578
Rob Doggett ~ President
Andrew Vonglis ~ 1993
Richard House ~ 1995
Francis Matusak ~ 1995
Paul Gillette ~ 1997
James M. Carney ~ 2002
Daniel Brokaw ~ 2003
George Sullivan ~ 2003
Marty Jopson ~ 2007
James Harrington ~ 2008
Adam Soucy ~ 2009
Richard Doudt ~ 2010
Patrick McCormick ~ 2010
Ronald Stotz ~ 2011
Zachary Clarry ~ 2013
Jeffrey Ingersoll ~ 2013
Patrick Culhane ~ 2016
Joseph Cope ~ 2017
Dr. Wendall V. Hall ~ 2017
Thomas Mairs ~ 2017
Joseph Cope ~ 2018
Tracy Clarry ~ 2018
Bill Carney ~ 2019
Steve Coleman ~ 2019
George deKramer ~ 2019
Jessica Ryan-Soucy ~ 2019
Kathy Wiard ~ 2019
George DeKramer ~ 2019
Rob Doggett ~ 2019
Barb McCormick ~ 2019
Tim McGee ~ 2019
Molly McGee ~ 2019
Beth O’Donoghue ~ 2019
Mike O’Donoghue ~ 2019
Connie Ryan ~ 2019
Anne Freeman ~ 2019
Marinds Rucinski ~ 2020
Ann Sargent ~ 2021
Kate Newman ~ 2021
Kathleen Mitchell ~ 2021
Joan Prinzi ~ 2021
Patricia Tucherello ~ 2021
Judy Whitney ~ 2021
Kim Arnold ~ 2021
Faye Beshure ~ 2022
Vito Zona ~ 2022
Tom Greenfield ~ 2023
Ann Younger ~ 2023
A.J. Friday ~ 2024
David Henehan accepts the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year plate from President Mike Carroll.
Katherine Krasinski, 2023 winner, addressing the audience of our Citizen night.
Avon Rotary 2024 Corn Festival Advertisers
ROLL-OFF
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS
Avon Dental, PLLC
DeGraff Collision
ALandsman Real Estate Services, Inc.
THE MONEY WE RAISE GOES TO:
von Rotary works hard to raise money that allows us to give back to our community and beyond. This year’s fundraisers, Avon Rotary Auction and Avon Corn Festival, were very successful and we are grateful for all those who attended and supported our efforts. Along with all the projects and fundraisers we were also able to support the following organizations or events.
COMMUNITY:
Avon Central School
Avon Community Cares
Avon Free Library
Avon Food Pantry
Genesee Valley Riding Club
Geneseo Rotary Program
Habitat for Humanity
Livingston County Humane Society
Mt. Morris Rotary Program
Special Olympics
Veterans Outreach
Genesee Valley Rotary Camp (GVRC)
Avon Teacher Appreciation
UR Medicine Noyes Mental Health and Wellness
WOMEN AND YOUTH:
Avon Community Cares
Avon Youth Baseball
Avon Youth Lacrosse
ACS Drama Club
ACS Senior Bash
Boy Scouts
Eagle Scouts Projects
Linda Kime Memorial Scholarship
Susan B. Anthony House and Museum
Vocational Scholarship
Ska-Hase-Ga-O Daughters of the American Revolution
GIFTS:
American Heart Assoc.
Shelter Box
LITERACY:
Garden Books and supplies to Avon Elementary
ELDERLY:
Avon Nursing Home
Teresa House
Honor Flight - provides travel for Veterans to Washington DC
