Popcorn Festival is More than Food and Rides

Several events are hosted by The Marion Popcorn Festival throughout the three day festival including their newest event, Kiddie & Adult Pedal Tractor Pulls. Entry forms are becoming available for all of the events and interested participants are encouraged to register.

The Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Arts Juried Show and Sale will be held September 8, 9, and 10, 2011 in Marion City Hall on West Center Street.  Artists may enter their work in advance by calling Tim Gorenflo at 740/361-0148 after 6:00 p.m., or by e-mailing him at zzzfineart@hotmail.com.  This event is sponsored in part by the Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society.

The Marion Popcorn Festival Sixth Annual Cornhole Classic tournament is being held on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Registration is between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 pm. on the day of the event.  Play starts at 12:00 noon.  Each team is guaranteed four games.  Format is double elimination and each round is best 2 of 3 games.   Entry cost is $30.00 per team.  For more information call Adam at 614-738-3483 or e-mail axec2003@yahoo.com.  This event is sponsored by Logan Tire.

The Marion Popcorn Festival Popcorn 5K run, a TAC Certified event, will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011.  Information is available on line at www.popcornfestival.com and registration forms are available on line at www.premierraces.com.  Contact Tammy Shirk at 740-387-4519 after 6:00 p.m. for additional information.

The Marion Popcorn Festival Popcorn Craft/Commercial/Community Area is open all three days of the festival.  This area features craft items, commercial booths and a community area. This area is sponsored by Logan Tire.

The Marion Popcorn Festival 2011 Raffle consists of two separate raffles.  Raffle tickets are currently available and will be available through out the three day event. Buyers will have a chance to win their choice of a new Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster or a Honda TRX420 Sport Utility ATV.  Tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00.

Also available this year is a VIP Package for Two for Country Artist Jason Michael Carroll.  The lucky winner of this raffle will win two Kernel Seats, two VIP passes, two beverage tickets, an autographed photograph and two backstage Meet & Greet passes with Artist.  (Meet & Greet subject to Artist’s approval)

For more information on these and various other activities please visit the Marion Popcorn Festival web site at www.popcornfestival.com or call 740-387-FEST.