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If you're looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the autumn season then look no further than the South Shore YMCA's Annual Corn Festival. Returning for its 46th year of family-friendly fun, this free-to-attend festival has something for every member of the family to enjoy. From 4H farm animals and pony rides to hay rides and a corn maze, this is a festival you won't want to miss.

"Join us for the 46th annual South Shore YMCA Corn Festival at the South Shore YMCA Emilson Y branch in Hanover. Popular with families and neighbors across the region, our annual Corn Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the natural and cultural traditions surrounding the fall harvest in New England. Enjoy historical interpreters and storytellers, 4H farm animals, traditional crafts, live music (oldies, bluegrass, folk, country, and more), hay rides, corn maze, pony rides, games, and so much more." - South Shore YMCA Corn Festival Event Details

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The 46th Annual Corn Festival is being hosted at the Emilson YMCA, located at 75 Mill Street in Hanover, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 AM - 5 PM. The YMCA has released the full lineup of both free and paid activities, with dozens of fall experiences to do, see, and taste! Check out the list of exciting entertainment below!

Free Activities & Entertainment

• Arts and Crafts
• Corn Pits
• Live music
• Professor Jim’s Corn Lab
• Passport Scavenger Hunt
• Cooking Demo at the SSYMCA Family Farm
• Trail walks to the SSYMCA Family Farm
• Family Drum Circle with the South Shore Conservatory
• …and MORE!

Paid Events & Entertainment

• Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Face Painting
• Pumpkin Decorating
• HAY! Hayride

Food & Beverage

• Concessions: Includes “World Famous” South Shore Y Natural Science Center Corn Chowder, corn muffins, cornbread, popcorn, corn on the cob, and more.
• Food Trucks: Food for purchase from individual vendors ­

Whether you're going with friends or bringing the entire family, the YMCA's Annual Corn Festival has something for everyone to enjoy. For the most up-to-date information about the YMCA's Annual Corn Festival, visit https://ssymca.org/events/corn-festival/.

YMCA's 2024 Annual Corn Festival Event Details

• WHERE: Emilson YMCA (75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339)
• WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2024
• TIME: 10 AM - 5 PM
• MORE INFO: For the most up-to-date information about the YMCA's Annual Corn Festival, visit https://ssymca.org/events/corn-festival/.