On August 3rd, kids from all over Union County will be able to show off their skills in cooking, corn-shucking, joke-telling and so much more at the Annual Youth and Corn Festival.

A contest unique to this event is the Farm to Table Corn Dish. Kids can make the dish of their choice and enter it in the contest. The corn can be obtained from the competitor’s garden or from the farmer’s market. Entries will be judged on taste and overall appearance, and must include a recipe card and at least one item from the farmer’s market.

In addition to the Farm to Table Corn Dish, there are contests for woodworking and sewing, as well as a “Biggest of the Best” contest, where youth can enter the biggest produce from their garden, such as squash, zucchini, tomatoes, watermelons and potatoes. For creative youth, there are contests for sewing, woodworking, and even cupcake decorating!

The contest will take place at Wilson Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the weekly farmer’s market. All contests are open to youth from fourth grade to twelfth grade. Only one entry is permitted per category. Winners will be given ribbons. Registration information can be found on the Union County Farmer’s Market Facebook page, or email bbergero@utk.edu for more information.