Valparaiso Popcorn Festival

Name: Valparaiso Popcorn Festival — Valparaiso Events
Start: 2025-09-06T08:00:00-0400
End: 2025-09-06T18:30:00-0400

Saturday, September 6, 2025
8:00 AM 6:30 PM 08:00 18:30

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46th Annual Valparaiso

Popcorn Festival

Saturday, September 6, 2025

DOWNTOWN VALPARAISO

Festival Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Parade: 10:00 a.m.

You won’t want to miss this long-standing Valparaiso tradition, that all started with Orville Redenbacher in 1979, as it returns for its 46th year! After watching the Popcorn Parade, explore 300+ vendors lining Downtown Valpo’s streets, Main Stage Music performances in Central Park Plaza, the Ultimate Poppin’ Play Zone, Beer Garden, and so much more for fun no matter what age!

Pop onto our website and social media throughout the year for updates on the festival, including the 2025 Popcorn Festival theme announcement, vendor lists, maps, Main Stage music lineup, parade information, and more!

2024 Popcorn FEstival photos

2025 Popcorn Festival Parade & Vendor Applications

2025 Popcorn festival terms & conditions and payment information

2025 popcorn festival parade application

2025 popcorn festival vendor application (non-food)

2025 popcorn festival food vendor application

1982 4th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival

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46 YEARS OF TRADITION

This long-standing community tradition will return in 2025 for its 46th year! The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival continues to offer family-fun activities for all ages. Over 280 arts & crafts booths, 50 food booths, the Ultimate Poppin’ Play Zone, Popcorn Panic races, live music, a beer tent, and the nation’s first Popcorn Parade are only the beginning of the excitement of this incredible festival.