45th Annual Valparaiso
Popcorn Festival
Saturday, September 7, 2024
DOWNTOWN VALPARAISO
Festival Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Parade: 10:00 a.m.
2024 Popcorn Festival vendor and parade applications are now available - apply today for the best rates!
STAY TUNED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES ABOUT THE FESTIVAL!
45 YEARS OF TRADITION
This long-standing community tradition will return in 2024 for its 45th year! The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival continues to offer family-fun activities for all ages. Over 250 arts & crafts booths, 50 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.
2023 PARADE WINNERS:
Grand Prize: Coldwell Banker Realty
Second Place: Terry’s Discount Windows & Doors
Third Place: Aldi Corp. Valparaiso
Best New Float: Purdue University Northwest
Special Recognition: Grandma & Grandpa Built a Float
Best Little Kernel: Famous Athletics
Thank you to our generous festival sponsors for their support:
Platinum: Purdue University Northwest
Gold: Valparaiso University
Silver: Centier Bank | Indiana Beverage
Bronze: HealthLinc | Northwest Indiana Tents & Events
Friends of Popcorn Festival: Ozinga | ALDI - Valparaiso
Festival Sponsors
IN-KIND Festival Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the Popcorn Festival or one of our other events? Contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com or 219-464-8332.
1982 4th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival