Events
Urbana is home to not only a great community and much business growth, but many annual events. People travel from all around Illinois to attend some of the many events we have in Historic Downtown Urbana. Urbana invites everyone to participate in:
- Annual Sweetcorn Festival
- Boneyard Arts Festival
- Beer and Chili Cook-Off
- Folk and Roots Festival
- Urbana’s Market at the Square
- Holiday Market
- Magic Motors Holiday Party
Any day, time or season there is something going on in Urbana and you don’t want to miss out! To stay up to the minute on what’s going on in Urbana don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Event Coverage
Sweetcorn Festival 2012 Application
April 3, 2012
Give the UBA a call at 217-344-3872 if you have any questions, and keep in mind, the applications are due by July 27th! See you soon! 2012 Urbana Sweetcorn Festival Vendor Application
Boneyard Connect
January 20, 2012
Join the UBA and 40N for this annual artist/venue social. There will be a Complimentary buffet of meats, sweets and fruits provided by Piato. You will also have your choice of any beverage! (One drink ticket, and cash bar). Make a connection for the 10th Annual Boneyard Arts Festival (April 19th – 22nd) and meet [...]
Celebrate Summer at the Pines
April 13, 2011
Saturday June 11th 10:00am – 3:30pm The Pines at Windsor/Philo Roads Bring the entire family out to experience tons of FREE summer fun with a jam-packed schedule for the kids! And guess what moms and dads, you can get coupon give-aways donated by The Pines’ businesses. So, have we mentioned yet… IT’S A FREE EVENT! [...]
Urbana Sweetcorn Festival FAQ
February 22, 2011
What exactly is the Sweetcorn Festival? The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival is THE largest Champaign County festival! Over 50,000 community members come out to enjoy hot buttery sweetcorn and finish up the summer with a bang! The festival offers tons of musical entertainment from local bands, to national acts. When is the Sweetcorn Festival and what [...]
Boneyard Connect
January 20, 2011
Boneyard Connect has been rescheduled! Due to unpredictable weather, we have postponed the event until next Tuesday, the 8th. Have safe travels this week, and we will see you next week! Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 5-7pm 88 Broadway Lincoln Square, Urbana Join the UBA and 40N for this annual artist/venue social. There will be a [...]
2011 Sweetcorn Festival Volunteers
December 16, 2010
Sweetcorn Festival is just around the corner it seems! And we could NOT get there without our 500+ volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone to the Sweetcorn Festival and we greatly appreciate everything that volunteers have done and will continue to do for us. 2011 has been filled up with volunteers – so help us out [...]
2011 Sweetcorn Festival Green Alley
December 16, 2010
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact one of the Volunteer Committee members below: Katie Hansen Director of Marketing and Events UBA events@urbanabusiness.com Courtney Rushforth City of Urbana UCYCLE <— Sweetcorn Festival Home Page All-New Green Initiatives this year! With help from Solo Cup Company, organizers of the 35th annual Urbana Sweetcorn Festival [...]
2011 Sweetcorn Festival Downtown Businesses
December 16, 2010
We would not be able to have such a wonderful festival, without the Main St. Merchants cooperation. Make sure you shop Downtown Urbana before the festival for fun Festival Deals, as well as during the festival! You can check back here often to see what the downtown businesses are up to! These businesses will be [...]
2011 Sweetcorn Festival Contests, Specials and Poster
December 16, 2010
One of the most fun things about the festival, is getting to create fun contests and competitions to spread awareness to the community! Check back here often for new contests and ways to participate! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact one of the Marketing Committee members below: Katie Hansen Director of [...]
2011 Sweetcorn Festival Motor Muster
December 16, 2010
The annual Motor Muster Car Show, put on with help from the Illini Collector Car Club, is one of the highlights of the Sweetcorn Festival. Check back for more information on how to get your car in the show, and when to come take a look at all the awesome cars! As we get everyone [...]