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Corn and more corn were on the menu at VFW Post 2955 Corn Boil

Over 200 corn lovers got their fill of sweet corn, corn dogs and more, at the 2023 Roscoe VFW Post 2955 Corn Boil.

Jean Seegers

Jean Seegers

— 2 min read
Corn and more corn were on the menu at VFW Post 2955 Corn Boil
VFW Post 2955 Auxiliary prepared and served a picnic-style meal at the annual Corn Boil, August 19, 2023

Over 200 corn lovers got their fill of boiled sweet corn, corn dogs and more, at the annual Roscoe VFW Post 2955 Corn Boil, Saturday, August 19. 2023.

VFW members, families, and friends gathered for an afternoon of good eating, music, games and raffles. The post is located at 11385 2nd Street, Roscoe, IL.

Brent Becker supplied fresh sweetcorn from his farm on rural McCurry Road.  Main Street Meat contributed the hot dogs and hamburgers.

The VFW Auxiliary ladies prepared the picnic-style food that included hot sweetcorn, meat choices, potato salad, soft drinks and ice cream from J&C Old Fashioned Ice Cream.

Ron Wanzer of R & D Tunes provided music throughout the day at the VFW Corn Boil, Saturday, August 19, 2023.
VFW 2955 Commander Ruben Hernandez (L) and VFW member Bill Graves listened to the music at the annual corn boil.
Three veterans eating corn on the cob at a picnic table.
VFW members, families and friends enjoyed delicious and fresh sweet corn, supplied by Brent Becker, rural McCurry Road. Hamburger and hot dogs were provided by Main Street Meats, Roscoe, IL.
Firefighters pose
A group of Harlem Roscoe Fire Department firefighters were on hand at the VFW annual Corn Boil, August 19, 2023

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