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