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Corn from Sam the Sweet Corn Man in Maple Park
Corn from Sam the Sweet Corn Man in Maple Park

Where to Find Locally Grown Sweet Corn Before the Season is Over

Kane County Connects Staff 8/15/2026 10:00AM

Peak sweet corn season in the Midwest typically runs through September.

        • ​Collins Corner — Elburn
        • Funny Farm — St. Charles
        • Goebbert's Farm — South Barrington
        • Grischow Farms — Elgin
        • Klein's Farm and Market — Elgin
        • Prairie View Garden Center and Farm Market — Hampshire
        • Rustic Roads — Elburn
        • Sam the Sweet Corn Man - Maple Park 
        • Stojan Family Farm — Maple Park
        • Strom Family Farm — Campton Hills
        • Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm — Sugar Grove
        • The Farm on 64 — St. Charles
        • Theis Farm Market — Maple Park
        • Tom's Farm Market — Huntley
        • Weidner Pumpkins — Maple Park
        • Windy Acres — Geneva
        • Witlse's Farm — Maple Park


How to Choose the Best Sweet Corn:

  • Husks: Look for bright, moist, dark-green husks that are tightly wrapped around the cob. Avoid dry or yellowing husks.
  • Tassels: Choose corn with golden-brown, slightly sticky tassels. Dark, brittle or dry tassels may indicate older corn.
  • Kernels: Feel the kernels through the husk. They should be plump, firm and filled all the way to the tip, without soft or empty spots. 
For more information about Kane County locally grown foods, check out the Growing for Kane Program. 

​A location missing from the list?  Email us at www.kanecountyconnects@kanecountyil.gov.


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