- Quiet Riot on the Main Stage September 6
- Entries Open for 2025 Marion Popcorn Parade
- Chayce Beckham on the Main Stage September 5
- Out of Eden on the Main Stage September 4
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
2025 Popcorn 5K Run & Walk
The Marion Popcorn Festival will hold a 5K on Saturday, September 6, 2025. 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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[Read More…]Eagles Tribute, Chayce Beckham, Quiet Riot to Headline 2025 Marion Popcorn Festival
The Main Stage at the 44th Annual Marion Popcorn will again feature three nights of free live entertainment, including a tribute to a legendary California band Thursday evening, the American Idol Season 19 Champion on Friday, and Saturday closing out with a heavy metal rock and roll phenomenon with over 15 million records sold worldwide on September 4-6, 2025 in downtown Marion, Ohio.
All headlining bands will perform at 8:30 PM, following 6:00 PM opening bands (Friday and Saturday to be announced later) and the recognition of sponsors during the festival’s Opening Ceremonies.
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Marion Popcorn Festival Sponsors
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