Country singer Scotty McCreery named 2023 DeKalb Corn Fest headliner

DeKalb’s largest free summer and music festival set for Aug. 25 through 27

Scotty McCreery performs “Im Feelin’ It” with giant beach balls at the Bureau County Fair.

May 19, 2023 at 4:19 pm CDT

DeKALB – Country music singer Scott McCreery will headline the 2023 DeKalb Corn Fest’s sound stage this year, festival organizers recently announced.

The free-to-attend festival, which brings thousands to downtown DeKalb for a celebration of summer’s end with live music, carnival rides, games, food and, of course, corn, is set for Aug. 25 through 27.

In its 46th year, Corn Fest will be held along Lincoln Highway from First to Fourth streets in downtown DeKalb.

The festival’s music lineup this year will open with Burn N’ Bush and 7th Heaven on Aug. 25. Project Nostalgia, The Relics, Austin Hopkins, Hi Infidelity and Spencer Crandall will grace the stage Aug. 26, followed by McCreery headlining that night.

Sunday’s music lineup includes Rockin’ Moxie, The Beaux Band and Whiskey Romance.

McCreery is a North Carolina native who won the 10th season of American Idol in 2011.

For information, visit www.cornfest.com.