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Food Truck Rally will take place on Lafayette St. through Central Park Plaza.
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!
POPCORN PIT STOP
Pre-Popcorn Festival Event:
Friday, September 11, 2026
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
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.
Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase hosted by Drivers’ Gallery
Drift’IN RC Car Track
Festival Sponsors
Thank you to our generous festival sponsors for their support:
Platinum:
Gold: US Federal Credit Union
Silver:
Bronze: Meijer
Friends of Popcorn Festival: RB SMITH | Valpo Velvet
In-Kind Festival Sponsors
