FESTIVAL | Pick of the crop

The Chatham Jaycees always put on one of the most enjoyable festivals in central Illinois.

This year’s two-day fest with corn and a host of other morsels, entertainment and games and nightly music takes place July 20-21 in Chatham’s Community Park located on the south edge of town. The Illinois Central Blues Club hosts an Afternoon of Sweet Corn Blues on Saturday, July 21, from noon until 5 p.m. The ever-popular Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw is also Saturday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.