Learn about the history of the Corn Roast!
Leaside Rotary 28th annual corn roast – A great family outing
What event serves over 1000 cobs of corn and over 800 hot dogs? It’s the 28th annual
Leaside Rotary Corn Roast. It’s being held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Trace Manes
Park. It's Leaside's largest family friendly event.
Leaside Rotary Corn Roast. It’s being held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Trace Manes
Park. It's Leaside's largest family friendly event.
Some history. The Corn Roast was originally set up to build a community event, generate
funds for local charities and attract new members to Rotary. These principles remain
today. The corn roast has a strong history of building popular events. Some years it had
car shows, a petting zoo/pony rides (city bylaws stopped this popular event), stage set up
with brass band, puppet shows and various other performers.
Recently the Corn Roast featured huge fun inflatables, face painting, fishing pond,
guessing jars and raffle, and a 50/50 draw.
Some amazing facts.
The corn is sourced from a local GTA farmer who has been supplying the corn for the entire
28 years. The corn is picked the morning of the event so it’s as fresh as possible. There
has never been a total rain-out of the event. Last year it was beautiful sunshine throughout
the entire event. Many of the sponsors have remained from Day 1 of the event. The food –
fresh corn, hot dogs and ice cream has remained the same since the first event.
The Leaside Rotary Corn Roast has raised over $75K in revenue over the past 5 years
(excluding the 2 Co-Vid years). This money has gone to support numerous local charities.
So set aside September 15, 2024 as a fun filled day to enjoy Leaside’s largest family
friendly event.
Leaside Rotary – Passionately supporting Leaside since 1940.
