The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Cornhole Tournament is being held on September 12, 2015. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with the tournament kicking off at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place during the 3-day festival at the Center Street Beer Garden. Cost per team is $35 until August 22, 2015; $40 after August 22, […]
Deadline nears to reserve spot in annual Popcorn Festival Parade
August 13, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Popcorn Parade is set to step off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015. The theme for this year’s event will be “A Poppin’ Safari.” According to Parade Chair, Mary Dutton, safari is a Swahili word which translates to ‘journey’ and, “journey we will down the parade route on September […]
2015 Miss Teen Popcorn is Jennifer Moodie
August 10, 2015 by
Jennifer Moodie captured the 2015 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I was shocked,” said the newly crowned Moodie. “I thought they had read the wrong number, so it really caught me off guard. Right now I’m pretty much speechless.” In her new capacity, Moodie will be featured […]
Curry crowned Miss Teeny Pop for 2015
August 10, 2015 by
Marin Curry was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2015 this past Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. To capture the crown, Curry garnered the top commercial award, as well as competed in modeling and performed a tumbling/hula hoop routine as her talent. “When I realized I was going to win it was breathtaking,” said […]
Herr & Klaiber Crowned 2015 Wee Pops
August 3, 2015 by
From a field of 22 contestants, Paul Herr, Jr. and Krissy Klaiber were named Mr. and Miss Wee Pop 2015 during competition held Saturday morning at River Valley High School. Two-year old Herr is the son of Courtney and Paul Herr, Sr. of Bucyrus. Klaiber is the daughter of Emily & Kyle Klaiber of Marion. […]
Hall and McCarthy named Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess
August 3, 2015 by
Sixteen contestants vied for the title of Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2015 Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess at River Valley High School Saturday morning. Little Wee Pop is designed for children aged 0 – 23 months. The 2015 Prince is Brantley Hall, the 20-month-old son of Casey Keckler and Dustin Hall of Marion. The 2015 […]
Filliater Named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 3, 2015 by
Paige Filliater of Marion was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2015 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 1, at River Valley High School. She won a cash award, a crown, banner and prize package. “I’m so excited … and stunned,” said Filliater. “I couldn’t believe it when they said I had won the interview […]
Corwin Crowned 2015 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival
August 3, 2015 by
Elizabeth Corwin captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2015 Saturday evening, August 1, during competition at River Valley High School. By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, Corwin earned a $1,000 scholarship, as well as the Festival crown, banner, and a prize package. “Pinch me, I’m dreaming,” said an amazed Corwin. “I […]
12 set to compete for 2015 Miss, Ms Marion Popcorn Festival titles
July 30, 2015 by
The 35th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 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. Four will vie for the coveted Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title. Each must have graduated […]
2015 Wee Pops and Little Wee Pops to be crowned this Saturday
July 30, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s smallest royalty will be crowned in festivities at River Valley High School this Saturday morning, August 1, 2015. Sixteen contestants will try for the title of 2015 Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess designed for children aged 0 – 23 months. Mr. and Miss Wee Pop will be chosen from a […]
