It’s that time of the year again when the corn begins to boil and the whole city comes out to celebrate.

Corn Fest ‘93 is just around the corner and the calender has already been set to provide all who attend with some new and improved events. The yearly celebration will take place Aug. 27 through Aug. 29.

Cameron Davis, publicity chairman of the event, said this year’s Corn Fest will provide all of the old favorites along with some new attractions.

“We’re just trying to improve what we have and add a few things,” Davis said. “We’re hoping to attract a lot of students this year.”

One new event this year is a night of Big Band sounds on Friday, Aug. 27 at the Sound Stage and a free screening of a restored classic movie at the Egyptian Theatre. The vocal jazz quartet Odyssey will kick off the Big Band night at 7 p.m., followed by the big band Shananigan which will perform until 9:30 p.m.

“The idea is to play big band music and give people the opportunity to dance,” Davis said. “The entertainment is going to be great.”

Davis said old-fashioned drinks will be served and antique cars will be on display to give Friday night a family-oriented theme.

Also this year, two round trip tickets to anywhere in the United States will be raffled off. Half of the profits from the $1 raffle will go to Barbland, the other half going to Cornfest. The winner of the raffle will be drawn at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The following events also are scheduled from Aug. 27 through Aug. 29:

‘Carnival—3 to 10 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday; 12 to 6 p.m., Sunday—between South Third and Fourth Streets.

‘Sidewalk sales, food and crafts—9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday—downtown DeKalb.

‘AutoFest—8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday—Huntley Park, corner of South Second and Prospect Streets.

‘Farm Bureau’s Country Garage Sale—8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday—Farm Burea parking lots, corners of North Sixth and Oak Streets and Sixth and Pine Streets.

‘Corn Fest’s 10K Run and 2K Walk Run—8:30 a.m., with registration at 7:30 a.m., Saturday—begins at DeKalb High School.

‘Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot—9:30 a.m., Saturday—DeKalb High School.

‘Annual City of DeKalb Auction—9 a.m., Saturday—DeKalb Senior Center, Grove Street.

‘Third annual Arts and Crafts Show—10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday—DeKalb Senior Center.

‘Free corn provided by Del Monte—11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday—public lot #3 on the corner of Third and Grove Streets.

‘Corn bus powered by ethanol will provide free shuttle service—10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

‘Free historical bus tours offered at 90-minute intervals—10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday—tours begin opposite 121 E. Locust St.

‘Artfest for Kids—11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday—on corner of Lincoln Highway and First Street.

‘Egyptian Theatre guided tours on the hour—1,2 and 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday—135 N. Second St.

‘Local artists and entertainers—noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday—Community Stage, corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway.

‘Beer and Wine Garden—noon to 7:30 p.m., daily—$1 entry fee, between North Second and Third Streets.