Urbana Sweet Corn Festival

I think this is the 30th year of the sweet corn festival. I can remember going to it as a kid, but most of it is fuzzy. The only clear things I remember are the crowds of people and the delicious corn. I certainly don't remember a big, walking ear of corn. My kids have no clue what to make of this thing and really don't know why I wanted to get their picture with it. :) I also can't recall getting a tattoo as a kid.