IL Corn at Fiesta del Sol 2025: Celebrating Culture, Community, and Opportunity

Tara Desmond
August 7, 2025

Celebrating Culture with Illinois-Grown Goodness: Corn and Meat Take Center Stage

Last week, IL Corn proudly took part in the 53rd Annual Fiesta del Sol, a vibrant, free four-day celebration of Latino culture in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood.


As an organization rooted in agriculture, IL Corn welcomed the chance to connect with families who use corn daily in their meals and traditions. Corn is more than a crop, it’s a shared cultural thread that ties us together.


Ahead of the festival, IL Corn, in collaboration with the Illinois Pork Producers Association and the Illinois Beef Association, offered to cover a portion of food costs for vendors who used products produced by Illinois farmers. Creative solutions like this help connect small businesses and farmers across the state.


Fiesta del Sol is the largest Latino festival of its kind in the country and is organized by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council.


"We’re proud to support this event and the contributions the Latino community makes to our vibrant culture and economy in Illinois,” said Jon Hurst, IL Corn Public Policy Manager. “Being part of this powerful celebration allows us to continue building meaningful relationships and highlight the importance of corn and livestock in everyday life, connecting farmers and families across the state.”


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