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POPCORN PIT STOP | Hot Wheels Race of Champions | Food Trucks | Automotive Showcase

  • Central Park Plaza 63 Lafayette Street Valparaiso, IN, 46383 United States (map)

Start your engines for Popcorn Festival weekend at Popcorn Pit Stop!

Hot Wheels Races will take place on a custom Hot Wheels track in the William E. Urschel Pavilion from 4:30 - 9:00.

Bring your own Hot Wheels Ride or purchase on-site for $2

  • Enter to race for $1 / car

  • All entry proceeds donated to Porter County Suicide Prevention Task Force.

Food Truck Rally will take place on Lafayette St. through Central Park Plaza.

  • Chick-fil-A

  • The Dogg House

  • Lunch Box

  • The Popcorn Baron

  • Valpo Velvet

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase will take place on:

  • Indiana Avenue - Napoleon St. - Uncle Menny’s Original Greek’s Pizzeria

  • Lafayette St. - Indiana Ave. - Monroe St.

Get ready to wave your checkered flags, enjoy some delicious food at the Food Truck Rally, admire cool rides at the Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & snap a photo at our Popcorn Pit Stop photo op as you get set for the most poppin’ weekend in Valpo!

Valparaiso Events Presents

Pre-Popcorn Festival Event:

POPCORN PIT STOP

Hot Wheels Race of Champions

Food Truck Rally

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase hosted by Drivers’ Gallery

Drift’IN RC Car Track

Friday, September 5, 2025

William E Urschel Pavilion & Central Park Plaza

Hot Wheels Race Registration 4:30 - 5:30

Races: 5:30 - 9:00

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase: 4:30 - 9:00

Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase Vehicle Registration


 

In-Kind Festival Sponsors

 
 
Earlier Event: September 4
Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert
Later Event: September 5
Valpo Parks Presents | Jr. Kernel Run