Poppy Goes Poppin Thru The Decades: 5 Decades Strong in 2024
Jackyl will wrap-up the mainstage entertainment on Saturday, September 7.
Marion Popcorn Festival
the largest popcorn festival in the world
About the Festival
The Marion Popcorn Festival in downtown Marion, Ohio, is the largest popcorn festival in the world annually attracting crowds in excess of 250,000.
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Entertainment
From national acts on the Main Stage to regional and local talent on the Showcase and Poppin' Party Stages, the Festival offers tons of free entertainment.
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Rides & Ticket Info
Rides open Thursday at 5pm, 1pm Friday, and 1pm Saturday, and run through the close of the festival each night.
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Popcorn Parade
The Popcorn Festival Parade is the place to be as thousands gather to watch one of the area's largest parades wind through downtown Marion.
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Recent News
Liverpool Lads Kick Off 2024 Festival with Matinee at Marion Palace Theatre
The Marion Popcorn Festival will again present a free live entertainment event at the Marion Palace Theatre on Thursday, September 5 with the performance of Liverpool Lads at the Popcorn Matinee. It’s all fab!
Based in Northeast Ohio, Liverpool Lads have been recreating Beatles memories and surpassing audience expectations since 2009. They utilize replicas of the same vintage instruments, amplifiers, and wardrobes used by the Beatles to create accurate and energetic live recreations of their inspiring music.
[Read More…]2024 Popcorn Pageant Winners Named
The following 2024 Marion Popcorn Festival pageant winners were chosen at recent events.
[Read More…]5K Returns to Popcorn Festival in 2024
The Marion Popcorn Festival will hold a 5K on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Registration starts at 8:00am and the race begins at 9:00am.
The starting line will be the intersection of South Main Street and Church Street in Downtown Marion, Ohio.
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Marion Popcorn Festival Sponsors
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