The 2012 Miss Teen Popcorn will be chosen Saturday, August 11, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. An informational meeting has been set for those interested in competing in this event for Sunday, July 1, 2:00 p.m., in the ice cream parlor at Primrose of Marion, 1550 Wellness Drive in Marion (off of Barks Road just south of the Marion YMCA).
Parents of those interested are urged to attend this meeting, as well.
Participants must be aged 13 through a senior in high school and live or go to school in Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Harding, Morrow, Union, or Wyandot county. Each contestant will compete in evening gown, an on-stage question, talent, and the anything popcorn category.
The 2012Miss Teen Popcorn will receive scholarship money and prizes, be highlighted on the Festival’s main stage, take part in the Orville Redenbacher Parade, and represent the Marion Popcorn Festival at local and statewide events throughout the coming year.
The deadline for entering, along with the $75 application fee, is July 15. There is also an optional photogenic contest for an additional $10 entry fee. The application and complete information are available at www.popcornfestival.com or by calling Kay Gwinner at 740-382-6560 or Vikki Danner 740-386-5452 (evenings).
Currently celebrating its 32nd year, 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 a popcorn cooking contest, a fine art show, crafts, Popcorn 5000 5K run, Popcorn 100 bike tour, a community showcase stage, and more.
Main stage entertainment for 2012 includes The Ultimate Journey Xperience, a Journey tribute band on Thursday, September 6; country sensation Josh Thompson on Friday, September 7; and Boyz II Men on Saturday, September 8. For more information on the full slate of activities, or if you are interested in obtaining Kernel Seats for the entertainment, visit www.popcornfestival.com or call 740-387-FEST. The Marion Popcorn Festival is sponsored in part by the City of Marion.
Photo – Miss Teen Popcorn 2011 and court: Crowned in competition held at River Valley High School Saturday evening were (left to right): 3rd Runner Up Samantha Appleman, 1st Runner Up Bryana Conant, Miss Teen Popcorn 2011 Grace Blackford, 2nd Runner Up Michaela Walker, and 4th Runner Up Elizabeth Corwin.
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