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POPCORN PIT STOP | Hot Wheels Race of Champions | Food Trucks | Automotive Showcase
Sep
11
4:30 PM16:30
Central Park Plaza, Activity, All Ages, Family-Friendly, Food & Drink

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

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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: Purdue University Northwest

Gold: US Federal Credit Union

Silver: Indiana Beverage

Bronze: Meijer

Friends of Popcorn Festival: RB SMITH | Valpo Velvet

Parade Sponsors

Platinum:

Gold: Centier Bank | Purdue University Northwest

 

In-Kind Festival Sponsors

 
 
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Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In (Copy)
Oct
22
5:30 PM17:30
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In (Copy)

The American Journey Cruise-In Series featuring Janus Motorcycles

Wednesdays 9/24, 10/8, 10/22 | 5:30PM-8:30PM CST | All Ages | Free Entry 

Time: 3:00-9:00 PM CT

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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4 Corners Winery Presents | Annual Pet Costume Contest
Oct
12
12:00 PM12:00
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

4 Corners Winery Presents | Annual Pet Costume Contest

Join 4 Corners Winery

🐾🎃 Annual Pet Costume Event at Four Corners Winery! 🎃🐾

Join us on Sunday, October 12th from 12–4PM for a fun-filled day celebrating our furry friends!

 

✨ Pet-related vendors 12-4

✨ 12–2PM: Free microchips by Silverstray Social-Dogs must be on a leash and cats in carriers. Three pets per household. Must be at least 6-8 weeks of age.

✨ 12–3PM: Live music by David Hagenow

✨ 3PM: Pet Costume Contest – Dress up your pets and your group for a chance to win a prize basket!  $10 entry fee donated to Porter County Animal Shelter.

Raffle Baskets by Porter County Animal Shelter

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
Oct
8
5:30 PM17:30
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In

The American Journey Cruise-In Series featuring Janus Motorcycles

Wednesdays 9/24, 10/8, 10/22 | 5:30PM-8:30PM CST | All Ages | Free Entry 

Time: 3:00-9:00 PM CT

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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4 Corners Winery Presents | Car Show at the Winery
Sep
28
12:00 AM00:00
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

4 Corners Winery Presents | Car Show at the Winery

 

🚗✨ Car Show at Four Corners Winery! ✨🚗

Join us on Sunday, September 28 from 12–3PM for an afternoon of cars, wine, food, and live music!

 

🎶 Live Music:

• Jack Cunningham 11–2

• David Hagenow 2–5

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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Journeyman Presents | TIRE TRACKS
Sep
24
6:30 PM18:30
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | TIRE TRACKS

TIRE TRACKS: This evening’s discussion will bring together voices in farming, conservation, and craft production to explore how healthy soils, responsible grain sourcing, and traditional methods can leave a lasting mark, just like the tire tracks that trace the path forward.

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
Sep
24
to Sep 25
All Ages, Cars, Downtown Valpo, Family-Friendly

Journeyman Presents | The American Journey Series - Vintage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In

The American Journey Cruise-In Series featuring Janus Motorcycles

Wednesdays 9/24, 10/8, 10/22 | 5:30PM-8:30PM CST | All Ages | Free Entry 

Time: 3:00-9:00 PM CT

Location: Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

One year of beers. One wild birthday. One weird holiday.

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MAAC Foundation Presents| First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00
All Ages, Family-Friendly, Free

MAAC Foundation Presents| First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day

 
 
 
 

MAAC Foundation Presents|

First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day

Saturday, September 13, 2025

9am-1pm

MAAC Foundation

4203 Montdale Park Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383

Come celebrate First Responders at the 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day on Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.
We invite the community to join us at this FREE, family-friendly event in honor of the courageous men and women of our local first responder departments.
Event Features:
- First Responder & K9 Demonstrations
- Touch-A-Truck
- A VR Shooting Gallery
- Activities
- Food Vendors
- Helicopters
- Live Music
- And more!
You don't need any tickets! Find more info about this event by visiting https://maacfoundation.org/first-responder-appreciation.../
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The MAAC Foundation is transforming the landscape of First Responder training across Northwest Indiana, the state, and the country. With a comprehensive, inclusive campus, we provide access for all First Responders - EMT personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and K9 officers - to train at our state-of-the-art facility at no cost. For more information about the MAAC Foundation, please visit www.maacfoundation.org

 

Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events. For more information, please email peter.krivas@maacfoundation.org

 
 
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POPCORN PIT STOP | Hot Wheels Race of Champions | Food Trucks | Automotive Showcase
Sep
5
4:30 PM16:30
Central Park Plaza, Activity, All Ages, Family-Friendly, Food & Drink

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

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

 
 
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Valparaiso High School Photography Exhibition 2025
Apr
10
4:30 PM16:30
All Ages, Art, Family-Friendly, show

Valparaiso High School Photography Exhibition 2025

  • Country Inn & Suites By Radisson (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Valparaiso High School

An Exhibition of Current Student Work

Thursday April 10th , 2025 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Exhibition:

Exhibit on display through Sunday, May 5th, 2025

Please note: this event is not hosted by Valparaiso Events. For more information, please email Country Inn & Suites.

 
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