This long-standing community tradition will return in 2023 for its 44th year! The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival continues to offer family-fun activities for all ages. Over 250 arts & crafts booths, 40 food booths, the Ultimate Poppin’ Play Zone, Popcorn Panic races, live music, a beer tent, and the nation’s first Popcorn Parade are only the beginning of the excitement of this incredible festival.

Schedule:

Thursday September 7, 2023

14th Annual Valparaiso Rotary Popcorn Open Golf Outing
Valparaiso Country Club
Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally
4:30pm-9:00pm: Central Park Plaza
4:30pm-5:30pm: Registration
5:30pm: Race begins 

Friday September 8, 2023

6:00pm: Jr. Kernel Run - Fairgrounds Park
Popcorn Festival Kick-off Concert
7:00pm: The Together Band - Central Park Plaza

Saturday September 9, 2023

7:20am: Popcorn Panic Races  
8:30am: Lit'l Kernel Puff Run
8:00am-6:30pm: Vendor Hours - 250+ craft, art, commercial, and food vendors
10:00am: Popcorn Parade
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8:00am-6:30pm: Ultimate Poppin' Play Zone  
11:30am-6:30pm: Main Stage Music & Beer Tent - Central Park Plaza

Main Stage
11:30pm–12:45pm: The Indigos
1:15pm–2:30pm: Mr. Funnyman
3:00pm–4:30pm: Small Town
5:00pm–6:30pm: Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show

Date: Thursday September 7, 2023 - Saturday September 9, 2023

Location: Downtown Valparaiso, IN 46383

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