Kim Bradshaw of Marion was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2016 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 6, at River Valley High School. She won a cash award, a crown, banner and prize package. “I was pretty surprised I won,” said Bradshaw … still a little speechless after the crowning. “It’s such a good […]
Kubuske wins 2016 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title
August 8, 2016 by
Jayna Kubuske captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2016 Saturday evening, August 5, during competition at River Valley High School. By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, Kubuske earned a $1,000 scholarship, as well as the Festival crown, banner, and a prize package. “I couldn’t believe it,” said an amazed Kubuske. “I […]
Guadarrama crowned 2016 Miss Wee Pop
August 8, 2016 by
From a field of 20 contestants, Savannah Guadarrama was named and Miss Wee Pop 2016 during competition held Saturday morning at River Valley High School. Three-year old Guadarrama is the daughter of Shaylah Monnette and Allen Guadarrama of Marion. She also won her age division in Formalwear, as well as overall honors in Costume and […]
Galbert named 2016 Little Wee Pop Princess
August 8, 2016 by
Sixteen contestants vied for the title of Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2016 Little Wee Pop Princess at River Valley High School Saturday morning. The title was captured by 22-month-old Kaysen Galbert, the daughter of Thurman & Kirsten Galbert of Bucyrus. She also won overall honors in Formalwear and tied for her age division in Costume. Receiving […]
Popcorn Festival to award four titles this weekend
August 4, 2016 by
The 36th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held this Saturday, August 6, 2016 at River Valley High School. Also crowned that night will be Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival. The events will run simultaneously and begin at 7:00 p.m. Seven will vie for the coveted Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title. Each must have […]
Information meeting set for 2016 Popcorn Festival Pageants
July 6, 2016 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will again be having a full slate of pageant opportunities for all age groups and, new this year, men. If you are interested in taking part in any of the pageants, there will be an informational meeting for parents and participants at bluefusion located in the Plaza Shopping Center on Route […]
Popcorn Festival hosting first Lip Sync Contest
June 27, 2016 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is announcing the first Community Showcase Stage Lip Sync Battle “Fake It To Make It” will take place at Bluefusion Entertainment Center during the month of July. All contestants will be scheduled to perform in the preliminaries on Saturday, July 16, 2016. The top ten from the preliminary performance will move […]
Teams sought for Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2016 Golf Outing
June 13, 2016 by
The 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Golf Outing will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016. The golf outing will be held at King’s Mill Golf Course. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, proximity and low score, as well as raffle prizes. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.; tee time 8:30 a.m. […]
Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Pooch Pageant is Saturday
May 16, 2016 by
The 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Marion Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with the pageant beginning at 2:00 p.m. There will be 3 categories in which your “bestie” can be judged – Formal […]
Kellie Pickler, Skid Row to headline 2016 Popcorn Festival
May 12, 2016 by
Country star Kellie Pickler and heavy metal/rock band Skid Row have been named as the headliners for the 36th Marion Popcorn Festival. Pickler will take the main stage on Friday, September 9, and Skid Row is set for Saturday, September 10. Both performances begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free to Festival attendees. The main […]
