MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SET 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival 49 Plus Softball Tournament has been set for Saturday, September 6th, and Sunday, September 7th, at Garfield and Kennedy Parks.  If needed, additional games may be played on the preceding Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.  The tournament is open to any team whose members will be 49 or older by December 31, 2008.  Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and play will be a round-robin style tournament with games Saturday.  Sunday’s finals will begin at 1:00 p.m.  Rules from the 50 and Over League will be used for the tournament.  The entry fee per team is $100.00. The deadline for registration is August 29, 2008.  For more information or to register, call Juan Pickens at 740-387-5446.

MARION MIDGET FOOTBALL
POPCORN BOWL 

MARION, OH – The Marion Midget Football Popcorn Bowl has been set for Sunday, September 7^th, at Lincoln Park.  Play will begin at 12:30 p.m.  Eight midget football teams will play against each other in four games.  The teams’ cheerleaders will perform a mass production number together while Scott Schertzer, Mayor of Marion, will give the proclamation.  Additional information is available on line at www.popcornfestival.com.

IT’S TIME TO BRUSH UP YOUR ENTRIES FOR
THE MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL’S
FINE ARTS SHOW 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival will once again present a Fine Arts Juried Show and Sale September 4, 5, and 6^th in Marion City Hall on West Center Street.  Artwork will be displayed in a gallery-type atmosphere, and all artists are invited to enter.  Several categories of art will be judged including painting, drawing, two and three dimensional media.  Entries will be judged on quality, creativity, and appearance.  Any original art medium is acceptable, but no kits, bazaar items, or commercial art will be accepted.  All work must be framed or ready for exhibition, and must remain on display at the Fine Arts Show for the duration of the Marion Popcorn Festival.  The entry deadline is September 3^rd  at 7:00 p.m.  Artists may enter their work in advance by picking up entry forms at the Marion Chamber of Commerce, by calling Tim Gorenflo at 740/361-0148 after 6:00 p.m., or by logging onto the Festival’s website at www.popcornfestival.com.  Artists may also enter at Marion City Hall Wednesday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.  However, absolutely no entries will be accepted after 7:00 p.m.  Due to space restrictions, this show must be limited to a maximum of 200 entries.  The Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Arts Show is sponsored by Badertscher Communications in conjunction with The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society.

MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL
3^rd Annual Cornhole Classic 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival will be hosting their Third Annual Cornhole Classic tournament on Saturday, September 6^th.   Game play and registration will be in the Poppin’ Party Stage Area which is the lot directly west of Snyder Athletics.  Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the tournament will start at 1:00 p.m.  This event, sponsored by 3-D Construction and Logan Tire, will award cash prizes to the top teams.  The payouts will be based on the number of overall entries.  All teams will be guaranteed at least two games.  Entry fees are $30.00 per team, cash only, with registration on the day of the tournament. For more information call Adam at 614-738-3483 or e-mail axec2003@yahoo.com or look on line at www.popcornfestival.com.   Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching corn bags at the platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.

MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL
5K Run 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival Popcorn 5000 5K run, a TAC Certified event, will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008.  Entry fees will be $12.00 prior to the pre-registration deadline of September 4, and $15.00 after deadline.   The first 80 pre-registered participants will receive T-shirts.  Check in and late registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the race, and the 5K run begins at 9:30 a.m.  Event held rain or shine. This event is sponsored by Blue Fusion, Smith Dairy, and Whirlpool Corporation, The Ohio State Bank, and Peacock Water.  Plaques will be awarded to the overall top male and female runners and trophies will be awarded to the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place finishers in each age category.  Walkers are also welcome for the 5K power walk.  First, second, and third-place finishers will receive trophies.  Tammy Shirk, Event Chairman, stated “Last year we had a very large crowd with lots of walkers, including many Mom’s with strollers”.  She also commented that many walkers use this opportunity to exercise and spend time with friends.  Information and registration forms are available on line at www.popcornfestival.com and www.premierraces.com.  Contact Tammy Shirk at 740-387-4519 after 5:30 p.m. for additional information.

MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL
THEME T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE 

MARION, OH— As the Marion Popcorn Festival approaches, Festival officials are encouraging businesses, organizations, government offices, and even families to join in the fun by wearing official Marion Popcorn Festival apparel. This year’s theme, The Big Pop Goes South of the Border, is featured on tee shirts designed by local resident Joann Hatcher.  Kathy Reber, Theme Committee Chair, stated “Many businesses allow their employees a more relaxed dress code during the Festival.  Wearing matching Marion Popcorn Festival shirts is a great way to both support the Festival and yet still maintain a business look and feel.” T-shirt prices range from $10.00 to $15.00.  For additional information and pre-sale of tee shirts please call Kathy at 740-751-6272.

IT’S TIME TO BRUSH UP YOUR ENTRIES FOR
THE MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL’S
FINE ARTS SHOW 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival will once again present a Fine Arts Juried Show and Sale September 4, 5, and 6^th in Marion City Hall on West Center Street.  Artwork will be displayed in a gallery-type atmosphere, and all artists are invited to enter.  Several categories of art will be judged including painting, drawing, two and three dimensional media.  Entries will be judged on quality, creativity, and appearance.  Any original art medium is acceptable, but no kits, bazaar items, or commercial art will be accepted.  All work must be framed or ready for exhibition, and must remain on display at the Fine Arts Show for the duration of the Marion Popcorn Festival.  The entry deadline is September 3^rd  at 7:00 p.m.  Artists may enter their work in advance by picking up entry forms at the Marion Chamber of Commerce, by calling Tim Gorenflo at 740/361-0148 after 6:00 p.m., or by logging onto the Festival’s website at www.popcornfestival.com.  Artists may also enter at Marion City Hall Wednesday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.  However, absolutely no entries will be accepted after 7:00 p.m.  Due to space restrictions, this show must be limited to a maximum of 200 entries.  The Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Arts Show is sponsored by Badertscher Communications in conjunction with The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society.

MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL
3^rd Annual Cornhole Classic 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival will be hosting their Third Annual Cornhole Classic tournament on Saturday, September 6^th.   Registration and start time to be determined at a later date.  This event, sponsored by 3-D Construction and Logan Tire, will award cash prizes to the top teams.  The payouts will be based on the number of overall entries.  All teams will be guaranteed at least two games.  Entry fees are $30.00 per team, cash only, with registration on the day of the tournament. For more information call Adam at 614-738-3483 or e-mail axec2003@yahoo.com or look on line at www.popcornfestival.com.  Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching corn bags at the platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.

MARION MIDGET FOOTBALL
POPCORN BOWL 

MARION, OH – The Marion Midget Football Popcorn Bowl has been set for Sunday, September 7^th, at Lincoln Park.  Play will begin at 12:30 p.m.  Eight midget football teams will play against each other in four games.  The teams’ cheerleaders will perform a mass production number together while Scott Schertzer, Mayor of Marion, will give the proclamation.  Additional information is available on line at www.popcornfestival.com.

MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL
5K Run 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival Popcorn 5000 5K run, a TAC Certified event, will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008.  Entry fees will be $12.00 prior to the pre-registration deadline of September 4, and $15.00 after deadline.   The first 80 pre-registered participants will receive T-shirts.  Check in and late registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the race, and the 5K run begins at 9:30 a.m.  Event held rain or shine. This event is sponsored by Blue Fusion, Smith Dairy, and Whirlpool Corporation, The Ohio State Bank, and Peacock Water. Plaques will be awarded to the overall top male and female runners and trophies will be awarded to the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place finishers in each age category. Walkers are also welcome for the 5K power walk.  First, second, and third-place finishers will receive trophies.  Tammy Shirk, Event Chairman, stated “Last year we had a very large crowd with lots of walkers, including many Mom’s with strollers”.  She also commented that many walkers use this opportunity to exercise and spend time with friends. Information and registration forms are available on line at www.popcornfestival.com and www.premierraces.com.  Contact Tammy Shirk at 740-387-4519 after 5:30 p.m. for additional information. Kernel sponsorship seats for these performances are available by calling 740-383-2076.  For more information on all Festival events, visit our web site at www.popcornfestival.com or call 740/387-FEST.

IT’S TIME TO BRUSH UP YOUR ENTRIES FOR
THE MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL’S
FINE ARTS SHOW 

MARION, OH – The Marion Popcorn Festival will once again present a Fine Arts Juried Show and Sale September 4, 5, and 6^th in Marion City Hall on West Center Street.  Artwork will be displayed in a gallery-type atmosphere, and all artists are invited to enter.  Several categories of art will be judged including painting, drawing, two and three dimensional media.  Entries will be judged on quality, creativity, and appearance.  Any original art medium is acceptable, but no kits, bazaar items, or commercial art will be accepted.  All work must be framed or ready for exhibition, and must remain on display at the Fine Arts Show for the duration of the Marion Popcorn Festival.  The entry deadline is September 3^rd  at 7:00 p.m.  Artists may enter their work in advance by picking up entry forms at the Marion Chamber of Commerce, by calling Tim Gorenflo at 740/361-0148 after 6:00 p.m., or by logging onto the Festival’s website at www.popcornfestival.com.  Artists may also enter at Marion City Hall Wednesday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.  However, absolutely no entries will be accepted after 7:00 p.m.  Due to space restrictions, this show must be limited to a maximum of 200 entries.  The Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Arts Show is sponsored by Badertscher Communications in conjunction with The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society.

MARION POPCORN FESTIVAL
THEME T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE 

MARION, OH— As the Marion Popcorn Festival approaches, Festival officials are encouraging businesses, organizations, government offices, and even families to join in the fun by wearing official Marion Popcorn Festival apparel. This year’s theme, The Big Pop Goes South of the Border, is featured on tee shirts designed by local resident Joann Hatcher.  Kathy Reber, Theme Committee Chair, stated “Many businesses allow their employees a more relaxed dress code during the Festival.  Wearing matching Marion Popcorn Festival shirts is a great way to both support the Festival and yet still maintain a business look and feel.” T-shirt prices range from $10.00 to $15.00.  For additional information and pre-sale of tee shirts please call Kathy at 740-751-6272.