The Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2014 Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the American Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. Dogs will compete in three categories: Favorite Outfit, 50s or Popcorn Wear, and Formalwear. All dogs must be on a leash. Entry fee is $20, and must […]
Info Meetings & Deadlines Set for Popcorn Fest Pageants
June 26, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival royalty will be chosen in the coming weeks and a series of informational meetings has been set for this Sunday, June 29, for anyone interested in participating in the Little Wee Pop, Wee Pop, Teeny Pop, and Teen Popcorn pageants. Parents of contestants are encouraged to attend, as well. The […]
Create Art During Popcorn Festival Fundraiser
May 8, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting Poppin’ Art at bluefusion Entertainment this Saturday, May 10, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until approximately 9:30 p.m. The event gives participants the opportunity to discover the hidden artist in themselves. Led by artist Tiffany Willis, attendees will follow a step-by-step process to complete an art piece […]
Spring Fling to Benefit Miss Teen Popcorn Scholarship Program
April 11, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting a Spring Fling to benefit the Miss Teen Popcorn Scholarship program. It will take place on Saturday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Primrose of Marion located at 1550 Wellness Drive in Marion (just south of the Marion YMCA). The event, hosted by NBC Channel 4 meteorologist Bob Nunnally, […]
Event Offers “Gently Used” Dresses & Items for Prom
March 28, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting their annual “New to You” Prom and Pageant Resale Event this Sunday, March 30, 1 – 3 p.m. at bluefusion entertainment center located in the Marion Plaza Shopping Center on Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. You’ll be able to shop for gently used dresses, shoes, tuxedos, jewelry, and accessories, as well […]
Popcorn Festival Announces Tractor Pedal Pull Event and Raffle Drawing Winners
September 16, 2013 by
The Buckeye State Pedal Pull had a total of forty-eight participants including seven brave adults during the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival. Earning honorable mention were winners of the Age 3 group which included Nick Penry, Gabriel Addy, Noah Shocklie, MaKayla Devoe, and Kytanna Clark. The following winners are eligible to compete in the State Competition: […]
Duffey Captures Best of Show at Popcorn Fest Arts Show
September 9, 2013 by
Judging for the 33rd annual Marion Popcorn Festival Juried Fine Arts Show was held September 5, 2013 at Marion City Hall. Winning this year’s Best of Show was a pastel by Virginia Duffey titled “Sea Captain”. Winners in the Painting category included: First Place: Patty Brown-“Opsis”-watercolor Second Place: Barbara Fitzgerald-“Calling in the night”-oil Third Place: […]
Mid-Ohio Gymnastics Wins Parade’s Best of Show
September 6, 2013 by
Best of Show for the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Parade was awarded to Mid-Ohio Gymnastics. The award for the best hand-crafted float was given to Marion Correctional Institute. Other award winners included: Civic 1st place: NCCC 2nd place: Marion City Developmental Disabilities Commercial 1st place: Victoriana House Bed & Breakfast 2nd place: Frontier Communications Industrial […]
Popcorn Festival Holding State Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull
September 6, 2013 by
The 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Buckeye State Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull is being held on September 7, 2013. The event will be held on Church Street between Main and Prospect Streets. Registration for the Pull is held on the day of the event from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The Pull will begin at 2:00 p.m. Children ages […]
Show Choirs, Dancers, Village People, and Radio Pirates at Popcorn Fest
September 6, 2013 by
Marion Popcorn Festival entertainment on Friday, September 6, 2013 starts with musicians from River Valley and Ridgedale and continues with various dancers, bellringers, and cheerleaders on the Community Showcase Stage. The evening entertainment includes several local acts including Radio Pirates and the Village People will headline the main stage. The following entertainment is scheduled for […]
