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Entertainment Schedule
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Friday – Senior's Day
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12:00 PM – Midway opens
12:00 PM – Free corn for seniors, compliments of the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach (till 5 PM)
12:00 PM – Pathway to Potential's Free children's interactive activities including bouncy castle, mini golf, lawn games and corn maze (till 6 PM)
1:30 PM - Bingo in the tent near the ball diamond
5:00 PM - Corn Eating Contest near the corn booth
9:00 PM - Festival closes
11:00 PM – Midway and Park closes
Event details are still being confirmed and will be updated on a regular basis.
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Saturday – Family Day
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11:00 AM – Largest Small Town Parade
12:00 PM – Midway opens
12:00 PM – Pathway to Potential's Free children's interactive activities including bouncy castle, mini golf, lawn games and corn maze (till 6 PM)
4:00 PM - Colouring Contest in the entertainment tent, presented by Scholar's Choice
5:00 PM - Corn Eating Contest near the corn booth
9:00 PM - Festival closes
11:00 PM – Midway and Park closes
Event details are still being confirmed and will be updated on a regular basis.
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Sunday – Classic Cars & Golden Oldies Day
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12:00 PM – Midway opens
12:00 PM – Pathway to Potential's Free children's interactive activities including bouncy castle, mini golf, lawn games and corn maze (till 4 PM)
12:00 PM – Cream of the Crop Car Show (till 4 PM)
5:00 PM – Festival, Midway and Park closes
Event details are still being confirmed and will be updated on a regular basis.
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Carnival Information
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Canadian Entertainment Midway Carnival
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Vendors
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If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact the Tecumseh Parks and Recreation Department by email or call 519-735-4756 ext. 421.
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Applications are not being accepted at this time.
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Applications are not being accepted at this time.
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Applications are not being accepted at this time.
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Applications are not being accepted at this time.
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Cream of the Crop Invitational Car Show
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Sunday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Cream of the Crop Car Show is open to all classic and muscle car owners.
A registration form to participate in the Car Show will be posted here shortly.
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Miss Tecumseh Pageant
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The Miss Tecumseh Pageant is one of the oldest and most inviting events associated with the festival, attracting participants ages 18 to 25 from across the region as they vie for the prestigious title of Miss Tecumseh. These participants put on an elegant and sophisticated show, which is the highlight of the Corn Festival weekend.
This year, the Miss Tecumseh Pageant is going virtual.
The Virtual Miss Tecumseh Pageant will be livestreamed through the Town of Tecumseh's website and social media sites using Zoom (or other) platform on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
To participate in the Virtual Miss Tecumseh Pageant, register at TecumsehRec.ca or call the Tecumseh Parks and Recreation office at (519) 735-4756 ext. 425. |
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Parade
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Saturday 11:00 AM
Parade route - Starting at the corner of Lesperance and McNorton the parade will travel south towards Tecumseh Road. The parade will turn east onto Tecumseh Road and proceed to Lacasse Boulevard. The parade will turn north onto Lacasse Boulevard and continue to the entrance of Lacasse Park.
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
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Tournaments
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| Pickleball Tournament |
| Details for the Tecumseh Corn Festival Pickleball Tournament will be posted here once confirmed. |
| Disc Golf Tournament |
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Details for the Tecumseh Corn Festival Disc Golf Tournament will be posted here once confirmed.
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| 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament |
| Details for the Tecumseh Corn Festival 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament will be posted here once confirmed. |
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Parking and Bike Valet
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Parking
Limited on-site parking is available at Lacasse Park.
$5.00 parking fee per vehicle.
Parking is subject to available space and turf conditions.
Visitors that require Accessible Parking are asked to inform the Festival Attendant at the entrance of Lacasse Park with your Accessible Parking pass so that you may be directed to the on-site accessible paid parking area.
Visitors parking on municipal roadways are reminded to please adhere to all posted traffic and parking signs. The municipal parking lots of Tecumseh Town Hall and Tecumseh Arena are available for free parking.
Bike Valet
Bike Windsor Essex will be on location to supervise a free bike valet. Safely park your bicycles, scooters, and strollers in the valet located at the park entrance south of the ball diamond. Sponsored in part by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach.
Tecumseh Transit Service
Tecumseh Transit Service is offering it regular service.
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Sponsorship
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Thank you to our Sponsors!!
Bonduelle North America
Bonduelle Tecumseh
Essex Power Youth In Community
Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach
Pathway to Potential
If you are interested in sponsoring the Tecumseh Corn Festival, please contact the Tecumseh Parks and Recreation Office at (519) 735-4756 ext. 421.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the dates of the Festival?
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The Festival is always scheduled for the weekend prior to the Labour Day weekend.
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What are the hours of the Festival?
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The 2021 Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please check back in early 2022 for information on future festival details.
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Is there an admission fee to attend the festival?
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No. Entrance to the festival is free.
Attractions such as the midway do require a fee.
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How do I get to Lacasse Park?
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Lacasse Park is located at 590 Lacasse Blvd, Tecumseh, Ontario
If you are travelling from the 401 Highway, exit on County Road 19 North (Manning Road). Continue on Manning Road and turn left on Tecumseh Road. Travel on Tecumseh Road to Lacasse Blvd. Turn Right on Lacasse Blvd and the park will be located on the right hand side.
If you are travelling from the United States (Bridge or Tunnel), drive east on Riverside Drive and turn right on Lacasse Blvd.
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Can I bring a lawn chair to watch the concerts?
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Yes, all concerts are general view areas. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.
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Are there handicapped / accessible services available?
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Limited on-site handicapped parking is available at Lacasse Park. Parking fee applies.
Accessible portable toilets are available on the festival grounds.
The festival will provide on-site transportation to festival ground locations for those that require assistance. If you require assistance to get from one location to another within the festival grounds, please speak to one of the Event Staff personnel when entering the festival grounds and they will radio for a complimentary in-park shuttle to come pick you up.
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Are pets allowed in the park during the festival?
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No, pets are not permitted on the festival grounds due to the large volume of visitors within the park. Visitors that require a support animal while visiting the festival as asked to provide documentation.
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Am I allowed to bring my bike during the festival?
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No, bicycles are not permitted in the park during the festival.
Bike Windsor Essex will be offering a free bike valet throughout the festival weekend. The bike valet will be located at the park walkway entrance near the ball diamond and St. Pius X school.
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Is the pool open during the festival?
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Regular programming at the Tecumseh Leisure Pool (swim lessons and recreational swims) will not be offered starting on the Thursday prior to the festival and will resume regular scheduled lessons and recreational swims on the Monday following the festival.
As part of the festival's entertainment schedule, a recreational swim is scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Festival visitors are welcome to attend the recreational swim as part of the Festival Admission. All swimmers entering the Tecumseh Leisure Pool must adhere to the Admission Policy.
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Is the corn at the festival genetically modified corn?
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The supplier of the corn is Bonduelle Ontario and they have confirmed that they do not plant any genetically modified corn.
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Is there an ATM Machine onsite?
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Yes, there is a machine located between the midway games near the ferris wheel.
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Connect
COVID-19: Due to the ongoing pandemic, continued provincial orders on events and gatherings, and the unknown future for hosting large events, the Town of Tecumseh has made the decision to cancel the 2021Tecumseh Corn Festival. We thank our sponsors, volunteers and members of the public who provided comments on the festival for their continued support and we hope that we can come back in 2022 with a great event for the community.