Avon Rotary Club

06/17/2026

Show up in style to this year’s Corn Fest! Shop the full selection of Corn Fest swag here:

Corn Festival Swag Use the link below to shop for 2026 Corn Festival shirts and hats! VISIT THE STORE Rotary 50/50 Raffle Contact [email protected] to purchase tickets before the Festival. Tickets will be on sale on the day of the Festival, and a live drawing will take place during the S...

06/15/2026

At last week’s Club meeting, we had a very special presentation from Juan M., our 2025-2026 inbound exchange student from Spain. Juan shared some highlights from his year in Avon and his many adventures in the US. We wish Juan the best of luck as he returns to Spain next month!

We also got an overview of the Club’s finances from Hans Koomen, who will step down as Club Treasurer at the end of this month after three years of dutiful service. Thanks Hans!

06/11/2026

🌽 June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day! 🌽

We are looking forward to the 38th Annual Avon Rotary Corn Festival on Saturday, August 8 (10:00 AM – 10:30 PM)! This year is extra special as we celebrate 40 years since the very first Corn Festival kicked off in 1986.

This year’s festival will feature all of your favorites, plus some exciting new attractions:
🌽 Over 125 arts, crafts, and community vendors
🌽 Live music throughout the day across three venues, with a headline performance by The Skycoasters
🌽 A wide selection of food and refreshments in the Food Court, featuring the famous Rotary Corn Booth with fresh, local produce from J&A Farm Market!
🌽 The Beer Garden, offering local craft beverages from Watershed Brewing Company
🌽 Fun and games for the family in the Kids Zone
🌽 The annual corn-eating contest
🌽 NEW THIS YEAR: a Car Show at the north end of Genesee Street!

Mark your calendars! We can't wait to celebrate four decades of this community tradition with you.

Visit avoncornfest.com for more information and updates.

06/02/2026

Current situation…. Rotarians at work! We’re providing a bit of TLC to the school raised gardens we built in the spring of 2022.

06/01/2026

On May 26, our Club was proud to present the first Rotary District 7120 event dedicated to advancing the mission of the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS).

The Digital Defense: Youth Online Safety & Awareness Community Event, hosted by Avon Central Schools, offered a level-headed and informative presentation focused on how parents and teens can work together to build a strong digital defense against online risks.

The event was moderated by Rotarian Jaime Lovullo and featured a panel of local experts and community resources providing practical, sensible strategies to help families navigate today’s digital landscape. We hope that this event will be the first of many community interventions aimed at empowering young people to recognize the signs of online manipulation and exploitation, take a step back, and know exactly who to turn to for help.

Thank you to our incredible panel for sharing their time and expertise:

-Melanie Blow, Vice President of the Rochester Regional Coalition Against Human Trafficking
-Dave DeMers, Rotary District 7120 End Human Trafficking eClub
-Christina Ecklund, Director of Academic Programs, Avon Central Schools
-Sergeant Robert Holt, Livingston County Sheriff's Office
Kerri Levine, Director of Pupil Services, Avon Central Schools
Officer Travis McFadden, Village of Avon, Police Department

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our community a safer, more informed place for our youth.

05/26/2026

To all the men and women who have given that last full measure of devotion......we thank you and remember your sacrifice today.

05/22/2026

We are thrilled and honored to announce that the Avon Rotary Club has been recognized as the Best Community Club or Organization in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver Voters’ Choice Awards! The Avon Rotary Corn Festival was also voted the runner up for Best Community Festival for the second year in a row.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us. As Rotarians, we take great pride in our mission and we are committed to making a positive impact in our local community and around the world. We are truly grateful to be recognized for our service work.

Rotary is all about "Service Above Self,” but we also have a lot of fun doing it! If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, connect with amazing people, and be a part of an organization that truly impacts lives, please join us at one of our regular meetings, held every Tuesday at 6 PM at the Avon Inn.

We also look forward to celebrating 40 years at the Corn Festival with you on August 8!

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05/20/2026

May 19: A special meeting was held at Partyman Catering, where our club had the privilege of presenting our 2026 Building Award to owner Joe Yantachka in recognition of his outstanding investment in the Avon community.
Joe and his outstanding team welcomed us with a delicious meal that went far beyond our expectations. Following dinner, Joe shared the history of the company, offering insight into the growth and evolution of the business through the years. Members also enjoyed a tour of the impressive facility, gaining a greater appreciation for the scale of operations and the dedication behind the success of Partyman Catering.
The inscription on the award reads:
“In recognition of your investment in the Avon Community and for helping drive our continued growth and success, 2026.”
Those who know Joe understand that while the business has grown tremendously, he remains humble, generous, and deeply committed to serving others. As a fellow Rotarian and community-minded businessman, Joe consistently demonstrates the spirit of Service Above Self through his support of countless local efforts.
Our club is especially grateful for Joe’s continued generosity to Avon Rotary and the Avon Rotary Corn Festival, where his support has helped strengthen one of our community’s signature events year after year.
Congratulations to Joe Yantachka and Partyman Catering on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for all you do for Avon and beyond.