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Festival Do's & Don'ts
 In-line Skates, skateboards,
and bikes are prohibited in the downtown area during the festival.
Dogs and other pets should be
kept at home
during the festival
And as always,
Don't Drink and
Drive
Popcorn Shuttle Info
Adults $3, Children $1
Maximum $8 (R/T fees)
Festival Information
The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival has been named the "Best of the
Region" by the Times readers for the past 13 years. The average
festival attendance is 60-75,000. The festival is held in the
heart of Downtown Valparaiso, featuring more than 200 arts and crafts
booths and 50+ food vendors in addition to the wide array of fun
listed on our brochure. Enjoy!
Directions
From the West, take I-65 to US 30 East into Valparaiso;
or take I-80/90 East or I-94 to State Road 49 South and follow the
signs to the Popcorn Shuttle North Shuttle Parking area.
From the East, I-80/90 or I-94 West to State Road 49 South or US 30
West to Valparaiso and follow the signs to the Popcorn Shuttle South
Shuttle Parking area.
Handicap Parking Information
From US 30 East to State Road 2, turn North on Washington Street.
Proceed to the barricade and turn right (east) on South Street.
Go over the tracks to the stop sign to Franklin Street. Continue
north on Franklin to Monroe Street parking in Bartholomew Funeral Home
lot.
(Must have proper I.D.)
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Pre-Festival Events
| Saturday,
Aug. xx |
Popcorn Queen, Prince & Princess (Finals)
Sponsored by:
Regional Federal Credit
Union |
Saturday,
Aug. 8
8 am - 12:00 pm |
Cutest Baby (Preliminaries)
Open to all Porter County Babies between 9-24 months at the time
of the contest. 162 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso. Click
here for information and rules. |
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Orville Redenbacher Tent
(corner of Napoleon & Jefferson) |
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Tues,
September xx
LUNCH 11:00am-1:00pm
DINNER
5:00pm- 7:00pm |
Catered by PESTO'S
Hosted by Opportunity Enterprises
Mexican Dinners catered by: Leroy's Hot Stuff, Porter, IN |
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6:30 pm
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Cutest Baby Finals
Sponsored by: Post-Tribune |
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5:00 pm |
Hot Wheels "Race of Champions"
5:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm Race begins
Open to all ages. $1.00 entry fee |
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Weds.
September xx
LUNCH
11:00 am-1:00 pm
DINNER 4:30-7:30 pm |
Catered by: BILLY JACK's
HOG ROAST - Hosted by Christian
Community Action (CCA) |
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5:00 pm
6:00 pm |
Cornhole Game/Tournament
$10.00 Per Person entry fee or $20.00
Per Team; Fee payable onsite
Hosted by: Valparaiso Community
Festivals & Events. Inc. |
Thurs., September xx
LUNCH
11:00am-1:00 pm
DINNER 4:30pm -6:00 pm |
Catered by: Strongbow Inn
Chicken BBQ - Valparaiso KIWANIS CLUB
NITE |
| 4:30-6:00 pm |
AG Day Kiddie Tractor Pull
Sponsors: H&P Case, Valparaiso Kiwanis & RC&D, Porter County Ag
Committee, Morgan Twp. F.F.A. & NIHPA
Registration begins at 4:00 pm
(For children 30-60 lbs., no age limit, FREE) - Many prizes |
Friday,
September xx
LUNCH
11:00 am-1:00 pm |
Catered by: KELSEY'S |
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DINNER 5:00-7:00 pm |
PORK CHOP DINNER
Hosted by: N.W. Indiana School Nutrition Assn. Chapter #25 |
| 6:00-8:00 pm |
Entertainment: |
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Festival Day Activities Downtown Valparaiso
Saturday, Sept.
7:00 am |
Opening Ceremonies
Arts & Crafts Booths Open |
| 7:30 am |
Popcorn Panic 5M Run and
Popcorn
5K Walk. (Map)
Register at: Valpo Park Dept.,
Blythe's Sport Shop or Race day registration at the Orville
Redenbacher Tent - Jefferson &
Napoleon St. (Pick-up packet for all races Friday night, Sept. ,
4:30-7:30 at
Fairgrounds Park) |
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8:45 am |
Lit'l Kernel Puff Race (Kiddie Run)
Ages 2-9
Pre-registration at Valpo Parks Dept. *NO race day
registration. Limited to 675 pre-registered children.
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10:00 am
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Orville Redenbacher Parade sponsored by Centier Bank
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19th Annual Kiwanis Hot Air Balloon Show
($8 parking donation) |
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Friday,
Sept.
5:30 pm & 8:00 pm
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Launch & Glow
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Saturday, Sept.
6:30 am |
Launch |
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5:30 pm & 8:00 pm |
Launch; Glow |
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Additional Events |
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Friday, Sept.
Live music by the
bands:
6:00 pm - 7:10 pm
7:30 pm -10:00 pm |
Valpo Nite
Street Dance
(Corner of Lincolnway and Washington St.)
Sponsored by
NIPSCO
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Thursday, Sept.
7:00 pm
Friday. Sept.
7:00 pm
Chicago Street Theatre
154 W. Chicago St.
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Community Theatre Guild Presents:
T
For a complete schedule of
Chicago Street Theater shows
checkout their website. |
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The Popcorn Festival
Main Stage
Sponsored by
NIPSCO
(corner of Lincolnway & Washington St.)
12:00 pm - 1:30 p.m
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1:45 pm - 3:15 p. m
3:30 pm - 5:00 p.m
5:15 pm - 6:30 p.m
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Poppin
Fest 2nd Stage
(Lincolnway -- 5/3 ATM Lot
)
12:00 pm - 1:20 pm
1:40 pm - 3:05 pm
3:20 pm - 4:45 pm
5:00 pm- 6:15 pm
Kid's "Poppin & Play Place"
(At Lafayette St., south of
Lincolnway)
7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Inflatable's, games & food
-Featuring the
"Poppin Kid's Stage"
Noon-5 pm - Storytelling,
music and more
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