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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
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"

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
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

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
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
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

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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