Mount Gilead hosts annual ‘Sweet Corn Festival’

Alberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel

One of the entries in the 2016 Sweet Corn Festival car show.

Alberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel

Stopping by Emma Lister and 8 Sisters for a treat at the Sweetcorn festival. Most stores and restaurants in downtown Mount Gilead were open on Friday evening for the festival.

Alberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel

In back from left: Riley McCoy 2016 Sweetcorn Princess, Emily Hanft 2015 Princess, Michalea Zeger 2016 Queen, Bryna Chandler 2015 Sweetcorn Queen and in front, 2016 Junior Princess Anabelle Rose Coniglio.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel

Sweet Corn Queen Michaela Zagar and Marion Newman, a winner in the festival’s car show.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel

The contestants entered into the ‘Sweet Corn Princess’ competition line-up during the festivities at the Sweet Corn Festival in front of ‘Cherry Blonde’.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel

The winners of the corn shucking contest: Ages 4 – 7, First place, Alexander Threadgill; second place, Bella Threadgill; Ages 8-13, first place, Elliot Wall; Ages 14 and older, first place, Jessica Scott; second place, Bobby Threadgill; third place, Christopher Hendrickson.

Alberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel One of the entries in the 2016 Sweet Corn Festival car show.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/07/web1_DSCN9803.jpgAlberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel One of the entries in the 2016 Sweet Corn Festival car show.

Alberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel Stopping by Emma Lister and 8 Sisters for a treat at the Sweetcorn festival. Most stores and restaurants in downtown Mount Gilead were open on Friday evening for the festival.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/07/web1_DSCN9804.jpgAlberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel Stopping by Emma Lister and 8 Sisters for a treat at the Sweetcorn festival. Most stores and restaurants in downtown Mount Gilead were open on Friday evening for the festival.

Alberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel In back from left: Riley McCoy 2016 Sweetcorn Princess, Emily Hanft 2015 Princess, Michalea Zeger 2016 Queen, Bryna Chandler 2015 Sweetcorn Queen and in front, 2016 Junior Princess Anabelle Rose Coniglio.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/07/web1_DSCN9822.jpgAlberta Stojkovic | The Sentinel In back from left: Riley McCoy 2016 Sweetcorn Princess, Emily Hanft 2015 Princess, Michalea Zeger 2016 Queen, Bryna Chandler 2015 Sweetcorn Queen and in front, 2016 Junior Princess Anabelle Rose Coniglio.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel Sweet Corn Queen Michaela Zagar and Marion Newman, a winner in the festival’s car show.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/07/web1_prince.jpgRachel Bush | The Sentinel Sweet Corn Queen Michaela Zagar and Marion Newman, a winner in the festival’s car show.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel The contestants entered into the ‘Sweet Corn Princess’ competition line-up during the festivities at the Sweet Corn Festival in front of ‘Cherry Blonde’.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/07/web1_rok-n-role.jpgRachel Bush | The Sentinel The contestants entered into the ‘Sweet Corn Princess’ competition line-up during the festivities at the Sweet Corn Festival in front of ‘Cherry Blonde’.

Rachel Bush | The Sentinel The winners of the corn shucking contest: Ages 4 – 7, First place, Alexander Threadgill; second place, Bella Threadgill; Ages 8-13, first place, Elliot Wall; Ages 14 and older, first place, Jessica Scott; second place, Bobby Threadgill; third place, Christopher Hendrickson.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/07/web1_winn.jpgRachel Bush | The Sentinel The winners of the corn shucking contest: Ages 4 – 7, First place, Alexander Threadgill; second place, Bella Threadgill; Ages 8-13, first place, Elliot Wall; Ages 14 and older, first place, Jessica Scott; second place, Bobby Threadgill; third place, Christopher Hendrickson.