LaGrange Corn School
LaGrange, IN · Quirky
- When
- October 6–9, 2026
- Where
- Downtown LaGrange, near 300 N Detroit St · LaGrange · IN
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A small-town harvest tradition in downtown LaGrange dating to 1906, when it began as an awards day for boys growing corn. It has grown into a multi-day festival with a carnival, parades, and vegetable competitions each October.
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A small-town harvest tradition in downtown LaGrange dating to 1906, when it began as an awards day for boys growing corn.
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