The event started almost 100 years ago on a hot summer weekend as a way for the town to kick off harvest season. Because Rossville is a farming community, the festival is a way to show appreciation for their local farmers.

Schedule of Events:

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Tall Corn Pancake Breakfast (Andricks Park) (Fundraiser for RHS Dance Team)
7:30 AM: Tall Corn 5K and Mile Fun Run (Rossville Grade School Teacher's Parking Lot) (Fundraiser for Rossville Community Foundation)
ALL DAY Sand Volleyball Tournament (Rossville City Park) (Contact Alex Bird to register 785-338-1144)
ALL DAY Beer Garden (Rossville City Park) (Sponsored by Rossville Legion)
ALL DAY Softball Tournament (Baseball and Softball Diamonds) (Contact Chris Graves to register 785-633-2129)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Craft Booths (Rossville City Park)
9:45 AM: Biscuits and Gravy/Bottled Water (Main Street) (Fundraiser for RJH Cheerleaders)
9:45 AM: Kids' Parade (Main Street) (Hosted by Rossville Community Library, line up before 9:30 AM, check in near Farm Bureau on W Pottawatomie)
10:00 AM: Main Street Grand Parade (Main Street) (Line up 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM)
THS Drumline immediately following parade (Rossville City Pool Parking Lot)
11:30 AM: Corn-on-the-Cob Eating Contest (Rossville City Pool Parking Lot) (Hosted by City of Rossville and Rossville Fresh Market)
11:45 PM: Corn-on-the-Cob Eating Contest City vs Fire (Rossville City Pool Parking Lot) (Hosted by City of Rossville and Rossville Fresh Market)
Noon: Corn Spitting Contest (Rossville City Pool Parking Lot)
11:30 AM: Rec Cornhole Tournament (Tennis Courts) (Sponsored by Roofs by Brian)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Meal and Bingo (St. Stanislaus Parish Hall) (Hosted by St. Stanislaus Parish)
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Car Show (Main Street)
5:30 PM: Watermelon Feed (Rossville City Park) (Sponsored by Rossville Healthcare and Rehab Center)
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Rossville Community Dance: Chance Encounter