The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival Over 58+ and 64+ ASA Round Robin Softball Tournament will be held September 6th, 7th and 8th. The 59+ tournament will take place at Garfield Park and the 49+ tourney will play at Sawyer Park. The first and second place teams in each bracket will battle in a single elimination […]
Registration Deadline Nearing for Popcorn Festival Golf Outing
August 5, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival Golf Outing will be Sunday, August 17, 2014. The outing 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 is set to tee off at 8:00 a.m.; […]
2014 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival is Kari Boles
August 4, 2014 by
Kari Boles captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2014 Saturday evening, August 2, during competition at River Valley High School. By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, Boles earned a $1,000 scholarship, as well as the Festival crown, banner, and a prize package. “I’m so excited … and honored,” said a broadly […]
Cranmer Named 2014 Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 4, 2014 by
Sabrina Cranmer of Marion was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2014 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 2, at River Valley High School. She won a $100 cash award, a crown sponsored by Goldrush Jewelers, banner and prize package. “Surprised.” “Tickled.” “Thrilled.” Those were the first words Cranmer used to describe her emotions when […]
Weisenauer and Thompson Crowned 2014 Wee Pops
August 4, 2014 by
Conner Weisenauer and Bryanna Thompson were named Mr. and Miss Wee Pop 2014 during competition held Saturday morning at River Valley High School. Weisenauer is the 2-year-old son of Cory and Danielle Weisenauer of Bucyrus. He won his division in Photogenic. Two-year-old Thompson is the daughter of Bryan and Ashley Thompson of Caledonia. She took […]
Oliver and Kendall Named Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess
August 4, 2014 by
Twenty-eight contestants vied for the title of Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2014 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 2014 Prince is Oliver Schwartz, who also captured the Formalwear Award in his age division. He is the […]
Miss and Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival Contestants Take the Stage Saturday
July 31, 2014 by
The 34th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held this Saturday, August 2, 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 graduated […]
Wee Pop & Little Wee Pop Pageants Set for Saturday
July 31, 2014 by
The Wee Pop and Little Wee Pop pageants are set to be held on Saturday, August 2, at River Valley High School. The Little Wee Pop pageant begins at 9:30 a.m. with 28 contestants and the Wee Pop pageant kicks off at 11:30 and will feature 18 contestants. The Wee Pop event is for boys […]
Poppin’ Pooch Pageant Postponed
July 25, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Pooch Pageant, slated for this Saturday, July 26, 2014, has been postponed until sometime in the fall. Poppin’ Pooch Chairman Robb Koons indicated that although there had been several entries, the numbers “just weren’t there.” Koons said that after talking with a number of people it was determined that after […]
Popcorn Festival Parade to “Pop Around the Clock”
July 10, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival’s Orville Redenbacher Parade is set to step off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4. The theme for this year’s event will be “Pop Around the Clock”. Festival officials indicated that, although the overall theme for the Festival is “The Big Pop”, the Festival’s parade and pageant events enjoy setting […]
