Popcorn Festival Golf Tournament Set for August 12

The annual Marion Popcorn Festival Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, August 12, at 8:00 a.m. at King’s Mill Golf Course.  The cost of $50.00 per person or $200.00 per foursome will include golf, cart and dinner.  A cash bar will be available.  Proximity prizes and low scores will be awarded.  The senior category will be considered those 62 years of age and older. 

Information and sign-up is available at King’s Mill Golf Course, or by calling 740-726-2626 or 740-361-0251, as well as at www.popcornfestival.com.  The last day to register will be August 6th.  Checks should be made payable to the Marion Popcorn Festival Golf Outing or King’s Mill Golf Course. 

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.

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