When the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Orville Redenbacher Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, a community leader will be at its helm. Tom Bell, Marion City’s Chief of Police, has been tapped as the 2013 Grand Marshal. “No,” was the first response Bell had when asked to lead this year’s parade. […]
Popcorn Fest Thursday Entertainment includes Local Talent, Bon Jovi Tribute, Wrestling
September 5, 2013 by
The entertainment at the Marion Popcorn Festival kicks off Thursday, September 5, 2013 will kick off with the Spartans in Motion show choir on the Community Showcase Stage. The evening entertainment includes several local acts as well as WANTED: Bon Jovi Tribute Band on the main stage and wrestling on the showcase stage. The following […]
Marion Popcorn Festival Tee Shirt Design Winner
September 3, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival Theme Committee has announced the winner of this year’s tee shirt design contest. Richwood native, and Marion business owner, Jeffrey Roberts submitted the winning design which he created to reflect his vision of the festival’s “Storybook Land” theme. Roberts, owner and operator of Lobo Awards & Graphix, has many years of […]
Roads Close Tuesday Evening for Popcorn Festival
September 3, 2013 by
Roads will start closing and detours will begin being posted in the downtown Marion area at 6:00pm Tuesday, September 3, to accommodate the activities for the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival. Streets will remain closed until the festival’s conclusion at midnight on Saturday and may remain closed into early Sunday morning for festival clean-up. The following downtown […]
Entries Sought for Fine Art Juried Show, Sale, and Competition
August 27, 2013 by
The 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Art Juried Show, Sale, and Competition is being held September 5th, 6th, and 7th at the Marion City Hall located in downtown Marion. This event is held in cooperation with the Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society, Inc. This show has a 200 piece limit so interested artists should register their […]
Discounted Ride Tickets Available for Popcorn Festival
August 26, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will be offering discounted tickets for the Marion Popcorn Festival amusement rides through Tuesday, September 3rd at the Marion Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, and both locations of the Marion Community Credit Union, 300 Barks Road and 810 Kenton Avenue. Sheets of 20 tickets will once again be […]
Registrations Available for Popcorn Festival Golf Outing
August 23, 2013 by
The 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Golf Outing is being held on September 15, 2013. This event is being held at King’s Mill Golf Course and will offer prizes for the top three teams along with proximity, low score and raffle prizes. The outing will include two flights and will swing off at 7:00 a.m. with […]
Early Registration Deadline Nears for Popcorn 5K Run/Walk
August 21, 2013 by
The 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival 5K Run is being held on September 7, 2013. This event is open to both runners and walkers and is TAC Certified. The race kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $17.00 until September 4th. Registration forms received after September 4th and up until race day will be $20.00 […]
Vaughn Crowned 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn
August 19, 2013 by
Moira Vaughn captured the 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I can’t believe it,” said the newly crowned Vaughn. “This was my first year … I only got interested because my wonderful friend Hanah Reiff was on the court last year and took me with her to […]
Brumfield Named 2013 Miss Teeny Pop
August 19, 2013 by
Melanie Brumfield was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2013 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. The 9-year also won overall commercial, as well as her age group in formalwear and talent. The Heritage Elementary 4th grader said she was “amazed” and “surprised” to win. “My Mom was Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival last year,” said […]
