When the 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 35-year Festival volunteer Garrison “Muggs” McGinnis will be at the forefront as the 2016 Grand Marshal. Long time parade chairman, Mary Lore Dutton, will be honored in memoriam as the Honorary Grand Marshal. McGinnis was originally recruited in 1982 […]
Popcorn Festival Crafts/Community/Commercial area to feature “Snuggle Time” book signing
September 8, 2016 by
The 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Crafts/Community/Commercial area, sponsored by Logan Tire, will be open from 11 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. all three days of the festival, September 8, 9, & 10, 2016. It is located on Oak Street, next to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Community vendors you will see are Cub Scout Pack 26, […]
Marion Republican Party selling food, including breakfast, during Popcorn Festival
September 7, 2016 by
Foods will be served inside the Marion County Republican headquarters, 114 S Main St. during the Marion Popcorn Festival Thursday through Saturday. From 10 a.m. to lunchtime, breakfast of sausage biscuits and gravy with coffee will be available. Lunch/dinner will be available beginning at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with shredded chicken, sloppy joe, pulled […]
Downtown streets close Tuesday evening for 2016 Popcorn Festival
September 6, 2016 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6, detours will begin being posted on the following streets in the downtown Marion area to accommodate activities for the 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival, which will be held September 8-10. Center St. between State St. and Campbell St. Church St. between Main St. […]
Riders sought for annual OhioHealth Popcorn 100 Bike Tour
August 26, 2016 by
The OhioHealth Popcorn 100 Bike Tour is set for September 10, 2016 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The family-friendly ride features three routes (35, 64, and 100 miles). The courses feature flat to rolling terrain in and around scenic Marion County with the longer routes venturing into surrounding counties. Each route will have well stocked aid […]
2016 Miss Teen Popcorn is Alexis Klaiber
August 17, 2016 by
Alexis Klaiber captured the 2016 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I thought I was going to cry,” said the newly crowned Klaiber. “Then I thought ‘I can’t believe I threw all this together in two weeks and I won!’” Klaiber continued, “I’m so looking forward to the […]
Koons crowned as Popcorn Festival’s first Mr. Popcorn
August 17, 2016 by
“Ecstatic,” said Robb Koons describing how he felt hearing his name called as the first ever Mr. Popcorn 2016 in competition Saturday afternoon at River Valley High School. “Just being the first … I’m honored … very honored,” Koons continued. “I was nervous at the start, but I am very excited to be able to […]
Bennett crowned Miss Teeny Pop 2016
August 16, 2016 by
Abigail Bennett was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2016 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. Bennett also took Overall honors in Formalwear and Commercial, as well as her age division in Talent. The 12-year-old daughter of Don and Tracy Bennett of Caledonia is in the 7th grade at River Valley Middle School. As Miss […]
Nine will compete for Miss Teen Popcorn this weekend
August 11, 2016 by
Nine contestants will vie for the title of Miss Teen Popcorn 2016 on Saturday, August 13, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. They are: Alexis Ritter Age: 16 School: will be in 11th grade at River Valley High School Parents: James and Lorri Ritter Talent: Clog with a Canadian flair to the […]
2016 Miss Teeny Pop, Mr. Popcorn to be chosen Saturday
August 11, 2016 by
The 2016 Miss Teeny Pop will be chosen Saturday, August 13, at River Valley High School. The competition begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants must be aged 6 – 12 and each contestant will compete in modeling, talent, and the commercial categories. New for 2016 are the Mr. Popcorn Pageants. Also set for this Saturday, August […]
