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2008 Theme: '30 Years of Popcorn &
Memories'
2008
Chairman-Glennas Kueck
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 12 years. The average
festival attendance is 60-75,000. The festival is held in the
heart of Downtown Valparaiso, featuring over 500 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
| Sat.,
April 12, 2008 |
Popcorn Ball |
| Saturday,
TBA |
Popcorn Prince & Princess Finals
Sponsored by: |
Saturday,
Aug. 16
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. Further
information
available on-line or contact the VCFE office at
219-464-8332. Sponsored by the
Post- Tribune. |
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Orville Redenbacher Tent
(corner of Napoleon & Jefferson) |
Tues,
September 2
11:00 am-1:00 pm (Lunch)
5:00pm- 8:00pm (Dinner) |
Lunch Pesto's
Catered by
St. Paul School |
| 7:00 pm
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Cutest Baby Finals
Sponsored by: Post-Tribune |
Weds.
September 3
11:00 am-1:00pm |
Lunch Billy Jack's
Catered by: |
| 4:30-7:30pm |
Dinner: TBA
Hosted by: |
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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 |
| 5:00 pm |
Entertainment -
VHS Varsity Singers |
Thurs., September 4
11:00am-1:00 pm |
Lunch Strongbow Inn
Catered by:
Dinner: Kiwanis |
| 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) |
| 4:30
pm
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6:30 pm |
Chicken BBQ TBA
Hosted by: Valparaiso KIWANIS Club Nite |
Friday,
September 5
11:00am-1:00pm |
Lunch Kelsey's
Catered by: |
| 5:00-7:00 pm |
Pork Chop Dinner
Hosted by: N.W. Indiana School Nutrition Assn. #25 Nite |
| 6:00-7:30 pm |
Entertainment: Goodtime
Cloggers and Wolffgang |
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Festival Day Activities Downtown Valparaiso
Saturday, Sept. 6
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. 7,
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.
Sponsored by 1st Source Bank. |
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10:00 am
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Orville Redenbacher Parade
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18th Annual Kiwanis Hot Air Balloon Show
($8 parking donation) |
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Friday,
Sept. 5
5:30 pm & 8:00 pm
4:30 - 8:00 pm |
Launch & Glow
*Tethered rides |
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Saturday, Sept. 6
6:30 am |
Launch |
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7:00 - 8:30 am |
*Tethered rides |
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4:30 - 8:00 pm |
*Tethered rides |
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5:30 pm & 8:00 pm |
Launch; Glow |
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*Tethered Balloon rides are
handicapped accessible. $10 per person charge for a 5 to 10 minute ride.
Capacity 6 people per ride. |
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Additional Events |
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Friday, Sept. 5
Live music by the
bands:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:30 pm -10:30 pm |
Valpo Nite
Street Dance
Sponsored by
Chase
(Corner of Lincolnway and Washington St.)
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7:30 pm |
VHS
Auditorium
Masters of Harmony Annual Chapter Show
Featuring:
$11 Students & Seniors
$12 in advance, $13 at the door |
Thursday, Sept. 4
7:00 pm
Friday. Sept. 5
7:00 pm
Chicago Street Theatre
154 W. Chicago St.
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Community Theatre Guild Presents:
The Jungle Book, based on the book by Rudyard Kipling.
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 -
1:45 pm - 3:15 p. m -
3:30 pm - 5:00 p.m -
5:15 pm - 6:30 p.m -
The Poppin
Fest Stage
Sponsored by: (Located
TBA)
12:00 pm - 1:20 pm
The
Crawpuppies
1:40 pm - 3:05 pm
Chester Brown
3:20 pm - 4:45 pm
Planetary Blues
5:00 pm- 6:15 pm
Cowboy Hellmet
Kid's "Poppin & Play Place"
7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Inflatable's, games & food
The
Poppin' Kid's Stage
TBA |
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