The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, at Bluefusion Entertainment Center located in the Plaza Shopping Center on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion.
Dogs will compete in three categories: Favorite Outfit, Popcorn Wear, and Performance of a Trick (2 minutes). All dogs must be on a leash. Entries received prior to August 1 will have a $25 entry fee. Entries received after August 1 will be $30.
“No experience is required,” said Poppin’ Pooch Chairman Robb Koons. “If your dog doesn’t do tricks, just improvise and get the crowd going … this is all about having fun.” Koons continued, “… and if you don’t have a dog, come out, enjoy the canine antics, and vote for your favorite.”
Information and entry forms can be obtained by calling 740-360-6232 or e-mailing [email protected]. Entry forms can also be obtained at the Festival’s web site, www.popcornfestival.com.
Main stage entertainment for 2013 includes WANTED: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band on Thursday, September 5; iconic group The Village People on Friday, September 6, and country artist Jo Dee Messina on Saturday, September 7. All performances on the Festival’s main stage begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free of charge. A limited number of Kernel sponsorship seats are available for any of the main stage performances by calling 740-383-2076.
The Marion Popcorn Festival is the largest popcorn festival in the world with an annual attendance estimated in excess of 250,000 over the three-day festival. Other events include The Marion Popcorn Festival Scholarship Program, Miss Teeny Pop, Wee Little Pop, the Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Parade with over 300 units, a popcorn cooking contest, a fine art show, crafts, Popcorn 5000 5K run, Popcorn 100 bike tour, a community showcase stage, and more.
For more information on the full slate of activities, visit www.popcornfestival.com or call 740-387-FEST. The Marion Popcorn Festival is sponsored in part by the City of Marion.
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