The Marion Popcorn Festival is announcing their upcoming resale event, “New to You”, being held at Bluefusion Entertainment on April 7, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Event coordinators say this will be an excellent opportunity for pageant participants and prom attendees to find “new to you” items for upcoming events. “This prom and pageant resale […]
Popcorn Festival Parade Winners Announced
September 8, 2012 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival annually gives out awards for the best entries in the parade. The winners of the 2012 Marion Popcorn Festival Parade awards are: Civic Marion Correctional Institution North Central Correctional Complex Commercial Primrose Retirement Communities Lowes Industrial ConAgra Silverline Youth, professionally trained Diverse Moves Dance Studio Douce Dance Studios Youth Marion City […]
Marion Popcorn Festival Adds Third Wristband Day for Rides
September 7, 2012 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will be added a wristband day for Saturday to the Thursday and Friday offerings. Wristbands Friday, September 7, will be $18, and on Saturday, September 8, they will be $20. Wristbands, available in the ride area at the Festival, allow wearers to ride all day for as many times as they’d […]
Entertainment Not Restricted to Main Popcorn Fest Stage
September 6, 2012 by
While most of the attention is always focused on the main stage entertainment at the Marion Popcorn Festival, there are dozens of acts performing throughout the three days on the Community Showcase Stage and at the Poppin’ Party Stage. The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Party Stage and beer garden area will be open Thursday – […]
Popcorn Festival’s 7th Annual Cornhole Cassic is Saturday
September 6, 2012 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will be hosting the 7th Annual Corn Toss Classic tournament on Saturday, September 8, in the Poppin’ Party Stage area on West Center Street across from Charleston Place. Registration is 10:00 a.m. with tournament start time at 11:00 a.m. A double elimination tournament, the entry fee is $20 per team, cash […]
Popcorn Festival Holding Wine Tasting, Tapas Event
September 5, 2012 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will hold its second annual wine tasting and tapas event Thursday through Saturday, September 6-8, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm each day. Known as “the garden within the garden”, the event will be held in the tent in the Poppin’ Party Stage area on West Center Street. A variety acoustic music […]
Romine Named Popcorn Festival Parade Grand Marshal
September 4, 2012 by
When the 2012 Marion Popcorn Festival Orville Redenbacher Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, a Marion County icon will be at its helm. Trella Romine, local historian and nature advocate, has been tapped as the 2012 Grand Marshal. Romine, who will be 97 this November, has led a remarkable life. Born […]
John Kennedy Orchestra Offering Free Performance
September 4, 2012 by
The John Kennedy Orchestra will take the stage at the historic Palace Theatre at 2:00 on Thursday, September 6, as part of the Marion Popcorn Festival’s full slate of free entertainment. Featuring music of the ages, The John Kennedy Orchestra’s playlist includes Glen Miller, Harry James, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie. Based out […]
Street Closings for Popcorn Festival Start Tuesday
September 4, 2012 by
Starting on Tuesday, September 4, at 6:00 pm, detours will begin being posted in the downtown Marion area to accommodate the activities for the 2012 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 streets […]
Derrick & Derrick to Open Entertainment for Bike Night at Popcorn Fest
August 31, 2012 by
Derrick & Derrick will play at the main stage on Thursday, September 6, as part of the Bike Nite Festivities. Their performance will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the beer garden on the west side of the stage. This will be followed by opening ceremonies on the main stage at 8 p.m. and Journey tribute […]
