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September 30, 2021
Thank You for a Great 2021 Festival

The organizers of the Marion Popcorn Festival would like to issue a huge THANK YOU to the City of Marion, all of our sponsors, volunteers and the community for a successful festival in 2021. We are already gearing up for a bigger and better festival in 2022. Mark your calendars for September 8, 9, 10, 2022. […]

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July 21, 2021
MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL, THREE NIGHTS OF FREE ENTERTAINMENT

RUMOURS, NORTHEAST OHIO’S PREMIER FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND, will kick off this year’s main stage entertainment Thursday, September 9.   This year marks Rumours’ 24rd year together since they began in 1997. Come out and and join them as they rock Marion with many of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits, as well as solo hits, from […]

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June 25, 2021
Great White Coming to The Main Stage

Rock band Great White will be poppin' onto the main stage on September 11, 2021 as Marion Popcorn Festival's 40th Anniversary headliner. We have a great weekend of entertainment that is free to attend. Make sure you pop on out to the main stage each night of the Popcorn Festival and enjoy the amazing lineup […]

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June 21, 2021
This Year We Are #PoppinForty!

To our Visitors, Sponsors, Vendors and Friends: we are excited to announce the return of The Marion Popcorn Festival, coming this September 9, 10 & 11 in Downtown Marion, Ohio. This year, we will be celebrating our 40th anniversary. That’s right, “40 Years of Magic”. There is currently lots happening & we are working hard […]

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October 26, 2020
Online Auction Fundraiser

We’re holding a big online auction with lots of fun and unique items, services, and experiences for people everywhere to bid on and win. Everything happens November 5th, 6th, and 7th and you just might get a sneak peek at some of the 2021 entertainment on the final day. CLICK HERE to visit the auction […]

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June 5, 2020
Statement on 2020 Festival

To our Visitors, Sponsors, Vendors and Friends: After careful thought and deliberation, The Board of Trustees of the Marion Popcorn Festival announces the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 festival, originally scheduled for September 10, 11, and 12 in Downtown Marion, Ohio. For 39 consecutive years, Downtown Marion has welcomed the Marion Popcorn Festival the […]

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September 9, 2019
Thank You for a Great 2019

Thanks to everyone involved for making the 2019 Marion Popcorn Festival such a great event. With perfect weather, solid entertainment, and thousands of attendees, it was a lot of fun for people of all ages. We're already working on the next edition (our 40th!) and can't wait to see you back in Downtown Marion September […]

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August 20, 2019
Don't Miss the Parade - Updated Route for 2019

We're really excited about this year's parade! With the largest number of floats we've had in several years and other fun additions and changes, it's set to be an entertaining event for all ages. We wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the updated parade route for this year cause nobody should miss the […]

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August 6, 2019
2019 Marion Popcorn Festival Royalty Crowned

Congratulations to all our 2019 Marion Popcorn Festival Royalty! We know you'll represent the festival well over the next year. Miss Popcorn 2019: Payton Baxter1st runner-up: Faith Baumgartner2nd runner-up: Gabbie DeGood3rd runner-up: Hannah Edler4th runner-up: Hanah Reiff Ms. Popcorn 2019: Jessica Coleman1st runner-up: Meaghen Burns2nd runner-up: Candace Floyd3rd runner-up: Shaylah Monnette4th runner-up: Jana Thomas Miss […]

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July 16, 2019
FORTNITE Tournament (NEW in 2019)

Mark your calendars for a NEW EVENT at the Marion Popcorn Festival - a FORTNITE Tournament! The tournament will be held indoors at Nathan's Barber Shop (corner of Center Street and Prospect Street) on Friday, September 6th (10am-6pm) and Saturday, September 7th (10am-5pm). Event details can be found here.

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