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By Tammy Drobina
A Millersport tradition since 1946 will continue September 1-4 with a festival devoted to a staple of Ohio farmers – sweet corn. The hot, buttery ears will be plentiful and the entertainment constant and varied in an event all its own.
How the Sweet Corn Festival got started is an interesting story. According to Ron Keller, general chairman, a
poster advertised the first event as a “festival and auction.”
“The highlight was a farm auction held downtown on Terrace Street,” said Keller. “Farmers sold things there on consignment. They had a butchering kettle and a load of corn, and ran out of corn. They didn’t think the corn was going to go, but that’s what people wanted.”
Keller said the first kettle is on display local
ly and that it has a crack – just like the Liberty Bell. “We laugh about it.”
Several improvements have been made to the grounds, including utility upgrades, a central office, and an expanded seating area at the main stage. “Last year Tracy Lawrence brought in the largest crowd we ever had,” said Keller. “People were clear back in the ride area to see him.
David Frizzell
Darryl Worley
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