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Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally

  • Downtown Valparaiso 63 Lafayette Street Valparaiso, IN, 46383 United States (map)

Valparaiso Events Presents

Pre-Popcorn Festival Event:

Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally

Friday, September 6, 2024

William E Urschel Pavilion & Central Park Plaza

Registration 4:30 - 5:30

Races: 4:30 - 9:00


Start your engines for Popcorn Festival weekend at the Hot Wheels Race of Champions & Food Truck Rally!

Races will take place on a custom Hot Wheels track in the William E. Urschel Pavilion from 4:30 - 9:00. Get ready to wave your checkered flags, enjoy some delicious food at the Food Truck Rally on Lafayette St., and snap a photo at our Hot Wheels photo op as you get set for the most poppin’ weekend in Valpo!

  • Bring your own Hot Wheels Ride or purchase on-site for $2

  • Enter to race for $1 / car

  • All entry proceeds donated to charity.

Food Truck Vendors:

  • Valpo Velvet

  • Tocayo’s Express

  • The Lunch Box

  • The Popcorn Baron

  • Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of the Dunes

Festival Sponsors

Thank you to our generous festival sponsors for their support:

Platinum: Purdue University Northwest

Gold: Indiana Army National Guard | Valparaiso University |

Silver: Centier Bank | Indiana Beverage | IVY Tech Community College Valparaiso | Horizon Bank | Meijer | Smith Ready Mix | Strack & Van Til | Team Chevrolet

Bronze: Ameristar Hotel & Casino | Chick-fil-A Valpo | HealthLinc | Indiana University Northwest

Friends of Popcorn Festival: ALDI - Valparaiso | Central Midwest Carpenters | Ozinga | Pratt Industries | Northwest Indiana Tents & Events | Trout Glass & Mirror

Golf Cart Sponsors:

NITCO | Terry’s Discount Windows & More | Blockhead Beerworks


 
Earlier Event: September 5
Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert
Later Event: September 6
Valpo Parks Presents | Jr. Kernel Run