Yes, there will be a Rotary Corn Day this year! Rotarians will still cook and serve fresh, delicious sweet corn and grilled or fried chicken as they have for the past 56 years. But because of COVID 19 this year Rotary Corn Day will be a “drive through and carry out” event instead of the sit down lunch that everyone has enjoyed for the past 56 years.
The date is Sunday, July 5, with serving from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and will still be held at the Mabel Courter Youth center. Cars will enter at the west main entrance the way they always have and then will be directed to one of the two drive-through lanes that Rotarians will have set up. As cars continue on through the Youth Center complex they will be given prepackaged Corn Day dinners consisting of sweet corn, grilled chicken breast or fried chicken, and slaw – all cooked on site by the famous Rotary chicken and corn cooking crews. After receiving their food, cars will then exit the east gate into the park and either take the food home or eat in the park.
A limited amount of fresh un-shucked sweet corm will be available in a separate tent set up away from the food line for those who want to purchase un-shucked ears of corn.
The Rotarians emphasize they are going to strictly follow COVID 19 safety guidelines and will be wearing masks, gloves, and prepackaging the food into containers.
Advance adult tickets for Corn Day are $10.00 and $5.00 for children 7 years old and under. Adult tickets will be $12.00 if purchased on the day of the event.
Corn Day tickets may be purchased from any Mt. Carmel Rotarian or from First Mid Bank, 400 Market Street;; First National Bank of Allendale, 1515 W 9th St.; Wabash Savings Bank, 400 N. Chestnut St., or from Rotarians outside Buy Low Friday evenings, and Saturday mornings and at Walk-Up Wednesdays until July.
Corn Day is the only fund raising project for the Mt. Carmel Rotary Club and all profit from the event goes to support projects and events that benefit the Wabash County Community and Rotary humanitarian endeavors.