The Union County Farmers Market on Saturday, August 7 was all about the corn. The Annual Youth and Corn Festival took place at Wilson Park and included competition and activities for the entire family.
After a welcome from Union County Mayor Jason Bailey, Keaton Roach opened the festival with his beautiful a cappella version of the Star Spangled Banner, then led the crowd in The Pledge of Allegiance.
The Corniest Joke Contest brought a few laughs, Cornhole was available for family play, and the Children’s Tent had crafts, activities, and StoryThyme every hour. And of course, there were food trucks, and CORN!
Guests to the market enjoyed viewing antique corn growing and grinding equipment while learning about the history of corn and its importance to our community throughout the years.

Not into corn? There was also plenty of farm fresh produce, meat, honey, fresh flowers, dairy products, and handmade crafts as usual. New vendors are still welcome to join the weekly market.

Fair Winners
Eggs
Age Group: Elementary
1st place: Nettie Mike
2nd place: Todd Delp
3rd Place: Brantley King
Middle School
1st place: Jonah Delp
2nd place: Jennagrace Malone
3rrd place: Zeeva Boudher
High School
1st place: Elijah Helton
2nd place: Emmagayle Malone
Needlework
Elementary
1st place: Miranda Boucher
Middle School:
1st place: Ava Grace Hayes
2nd place: Zeeva Boucher
Plate of 5 Vegetables
Elementary
1st place: Gibson Blankenship
2nd place: Javier Victoria
3rd place: Samuel Delp
Middle School
1st place: Jennagrace Malone
High School
1st place: Emmagayle Malone
2nd place: Samuel Helton
Cupcake decorating
Elementary
1st place: Miranda Boucher
2nd place: Nettie Mike
Middle School
1st place: Zeeva Boucher
Featured Fair Entry – Farm to Table Corn Dish
1st place: Elijah Helton
2nd place: Samuel Helton

Scarecrow Contest
1st place: 4H All-Stars
1st place: 4H Honor Club
2nd place: Nettie Mike
2nd place: Nicole Collins