Marion Popcorn Festival

the largest popcorn festival in the world

First Weekend after Labor Day

September 5, 6, & 7, 2019

About the Festival

About the Marion Popcorn 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

About the Marion Popcorn Festival
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

About the Marion Popcorn Festival
Rides open Thursday at 1pm, 12-noon Friday, and 12-noon Saturday, and run through the close of the festival each night.
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Popcorn Parade

About the Marion Popcorn Festival
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

2019 Cornhole Tournament Announced

We have details for the 2019 Marion Popcorn Festival Cornhole Tournament. CLICK HERE for info on the tournament and registration.

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Festival Events

Sep
5
Thu
6:00 pm Popcorn Festival Parade
Popcorn Festival Parade
Sep 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Marion Popcorn Festival Parade takes place each year on Thursday evening of the festival starting at 6:00 p.m. The parade starts by heading west on East Center Street starting at the corner of Greenwood[...]
Sep
7
Sat
12:00 pm Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole Tournament
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The 2019 Marion Popcorn Festival Cornhole Tournament is Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Center Street Beer Garden. Check-in begins at 11:00 am and the tossing starts at 12:00 noon. Registration is $40 per team[...]

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Marion Popcorn Festival Sponsors

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