The 126th annual Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival kicked off on Friday with the corn-shucking competition, featuring 33 teams and lots and lots of husks.

Of course, lovers of old-timey corn now claim that these new types lack the creamy texture and “corny” flavor of the cobs of their childhoods, and there is truth to both of those complaints.

Creamed Corn Recipe . Why This Recipe Is So Special. Growing up, I knew it was time when we’d be called over to her house, and there’d be trash bags, big bowls, and knives set ...

If you’re bringing cold drinks to the beach or barbecue this summer, don’t pack the cooler with boring Cokes and 7-Ups. Mark yourself as a person of distinction by shoving some old-timey sodas ...

Of course, lovers of old-timey corn now claim that these new types lack the creamy texture and “corny” flavor of the cobs of their childhoods, and there is truth to both of those complaints.

A version of this story was published in 2013; it has been updated for 2025. This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 7 Revolutionary War-Era Drinks for An Old-Timey Fourth of July.

The Loveland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 127th Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Old Fairgrounds Park, 700 S.

Dear Heloise: In response to the question about freezing corn, I freeze it in the shuck, then microwave it when needed. In the summer, when the sweet corn goes on sale, I buy it, then freeze it in ...