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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,
Aug. 23 |
Popcorn Queen, Prince & Princess (Finals)
Sponsored by:
Regional Federal Credit
Union |
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. Use Back
Entrance. 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) |
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Click Here for Detailed Menus Below |
Tues,
September 2
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 3
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 |
Entertainment -
VHS Varsity Singers
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 4
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 5
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: 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. 5,
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
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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
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Launch & Glow
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Saturday, Sept. 6
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. 5
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
Six O'Clock Charlie
Kicks |
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
-
The ExPeRiEnCe
1:45 pm - 3:15 p. m
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Vertigo U2 Band
3:30 pm - 5:00 p.m
- Traveling Beatlebury's
5:15 pm - 6:30 p.m
- Stan
Skibby and the Band of Gypies
Poppin
Fest 2nd Stage
(Lincolnway -- 5/3 ATM Lot
)
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"
(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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