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POPCORN FESTIVAL EVENTS 2008 being updated weekly |
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Registration Forms
are in PDF format.. You can download the Acrobat PDF Reader
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2008 Events |
| Popcorn 5000 5K Run |
| Saturday,
September 6th, 2008 it's
a 9:30 a.m. start;
8:00 - 9:00 for registration form
HERE Sponsored by Whirlpool, Peacock Water, Ohio State Bank, Smith Dairy, Sisler, Inc. Contact Tammy Shirk 740/387-4519 Register on line - www.premierraces.com |
| Popcorn 100 Bicycle Tour |
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008.
Registration 7-9am. 8:00
a.m. start for the 62-mile ride.
9:00 a.m. start for the 25-mile ride from
Marion General Hospital. Advance
registration closes Friday August 3rd: Contact
Kim Wenig 740/383-8980
Sponsored
by Marion General Hospital Get your application for this years tour HERE |
| Corn Hole Tournament |
| Saturday, September 6th Registration starts at TBA, tournament starts at TBA. Main Beer Garden (Poppin Party Stage) Sponsored by: Information Flyer HERE or e-mail axec2003@yahoo.com Adam Coss Check Back for the registration Form & more information |
| Crafts |
| All three Festival days (located on Oak Street) Unique hand-crafted items Sponsored by Logan Tire. Contact: Cheryl Huffman 740/387-4929 clh161@aol.com to receive an application or you can download an application and get more Information HERE |
| Bike Night |
| Thursday September 4th 6PM. at the Main Stage with the Radio Pirates before the Draw The Line Show. Bikers meet at Buffalo Wild Wings at 5PM. Escort to downtown main stage. Supervised bike parking by main stage. No cover charge, door prizes. Complete information flyer HERE BIKE NITE PAGE |
| Popcorn Bowl "Marion Midget Football" |
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The Marion Midget Football Popcorn Bowl has been set for Sunday, September 7th, at Lincoln Park. Play will begin at 12:30 p.m. Eight midget football teams will play against each other in four games. Martha Douce Maniaci, 740/383-2623 |
| Senior Citizens Rest Area |
| All three days of the Festival at the Marion Area Chamber Of Commerce/Can Do Building. Sponsored by Marion General Hospital Open 11am - 6pm |
| Window Decorating Contest |
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The Marion Popcorn Festival deadline for entries is Aug. 19th, 2008.
Judging will take place on Sept.3rd, 2008 Contact: Kathy Reeber For information call: 225-5811 |
| Fine Arts Show and Sale |
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The Marion Popcorn Festival will once again present a Fine Arts Juried Show and Sale September 4th, 5th & 6th in Marion City Hall on West Center Street. The entry deadline is September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Artists may enter their work in advance by picking up entry forms at the Marion Chamber of Commerce, by calling Tim Gorenflo at 740/382-0080 after 6:00 p.m., Due to space restrictions, this show must be limited to a maximum of 200 entries. HERE |
| Community Showcase Stage |
| All three days of the Festival Showcases area talent; call to apply. Contact: Ransome Promotions 740-361-5877 |
| Commercial Area |
| All three days; located on Oak Street Contact: Cheryl Huffman 740/387-4929 clh161@aol.com Sponsored by MT Business Technologies |
| Miss Marion Popcorn Festival Scholarship Pageant |
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To be held Saturday Aug. 9th, 2008 7:00 p.m. at
Harding High School Auditorium. There will be over $600 in scholarship
& prize money awarded to the
contestants.
Contact: Shanna Sharp
740-360-4432 or Lynnell Jamison
614-205-9349 Sponsors include: Marion Area Counseling Center |
| MS Marion Popcorn Festival Pageant |
| NEW 1st Annual MS Marion Popcorn Festival Pageant will be held at Harding High School on Aug. 10th. for information contact Shanna Sharp 740-360-4432 |
| Miss Teen Popcorn Pageant |
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Held in conjunction with the Miss Marion Popcorn
Festival Scholarship Pageant. To be held Saturday Aug. 9th, 2008 7:00 p.m. at
Harding High School Auditorium. There will be over $600 in scholarship
& prize money awarded to the
contestants.
Contact: Shanna Sharp
740-360-4432 or Lynnell Jamison
614-205-9349 Sponsors include: Marion Area Counseling Center |
| Miss Teeny Pop Pageant |
| Debara Tinnerello 740.802.3980 missteenypop@hotmail.com (Participants age 6 – 12, and the competition includes a “commercial” regarding the Festival, modeling, and talent.) More Info HERE Sunday August 17th. River Valley High School. |
| Popcorn Festival Theme Committee |
| The theme committee will run the souvenir booth at the corner of Prospect and Center streets. There will be NEW T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, hats, charms, pins, cups, coolers, etc. Order 6 or more T-shirts in August and receive a discount. Contact: Kathy Reber 740/383-2623 Sponsored by Wyandot, Inc. Information HERE |
| Poppin' Pooch Pageant |
| NEW The 1st Annual Poppin Pooch Pageant Satruday Sept. 6th 10:00 am Showcase Stage Contact: Debara Tinnerello and she can be reached at 740.802.3980 or email at TinnNotes@hotmail.com Information HERE |
| Orville Redenbacher PARADE |
| The parade will be held Thursday, September 6th, 2007. Entry forms are due by August 13, 2007 Contact: Entry Form More Parade Info Sponsored by Con Agra Snack Foods |
| Little Wee Pop & Wee Pop Pageant |
| Contact Linda Candel 740/386-2192 Information HERE August 9th. Harding High School |
| Popcorn Golf Outing |
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The 2008 Marion Popcorn Festival Golf Outing will be held Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Kingsmill Golf Course. This outing is a 4-person scramble and tee times will be established. Co-ed teams are welcome. Participants will be notified of their exact tee time. Entry form and info HERE |
| 49-Plus Softball Tournament |
| To be held Saturday & Sunday September 6th & 7th, 2007 at Garfield and Kennedy Parks. Start times are 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday Contact: Juan Pickens at 740-387-5446 More Info HERE |
| Popcorn Cooking Contest |
| All entries must be postmarked by Monday, August 27th, or received by Wednesday, August 29th at the OSU Extension Office, located in the Marion County Building, 222 West Center Street. Be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number. For more information contact Mary Longo, she can be reached at 740-223-4040, or through the Ohio State University Extension Office. Entry Information: Check Back |
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