Valparaiso Events welcomes you to participate in the 42nd Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival on:

Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9:00am–6:30pm

*NOTE NEW START TIME OF THE FESTIVAL FOR 2020.

 

 

Please Select Your Application 

To avoid any errors, MAKE CERTAIN you are selecting the correct option. If you apply under the wrong Registrant Type, your registration will have to be cancelled and you will be required to apply again. Please contact Valparaiso Events by phone at 219-464-8332 or via email at info@valparaisoevents.com if you have any questions or are unsure of your Registrant Type before you proceed. 

*Deadline for Parade Entries is Friday, July 31, 2020. 

 

Arts & Crafts Vendor – Porter County Resident

Handmade items. Can include handmade pre-packaged food items. Vendor must live in Porter Co.

Arts & Crafts Vendor – Non-Porter County Resident

Handmade items. Can include handmade pre-packaged food items. Vendor must live outside Porter Co.

Non-Craft Vendor – Porter County Resident

Items not exclusively handmade. Home based businesses. Vendor must live in Porter Co.

Non-Craft Vendor –Non Porter County Resident

Items not exclusively handmade. Home based businesses. Vendor must live outside Porter Co.

Commercial Vendor

A for-profit business or organization that has a storefront location.

Fine Arts Vendor

Art media made and sold at a higher price point.

 

Food Vendor

Restaurant or food vendor preparing food on-site. Must pair with a Porter Co. Non-Profit.

Parade Applicant: Commercial

Commercial, For-Profit, business wanting to participate in the Popcorn Festival Parade. $150

Parade Applicant: Non-Profit

Local non-profit organization wanting to participate in the Popcorn Festival Parade. $40

Parade Applicant: Band

School Band or Color Guard wanting to participate in the Popcorn Festival Parade. Free

Parade Applicant: Youth

Youth organization (Non-Commercial) wanting to participate in the Popcorn Festival Parade. $40