Want to take part in the 2026 Marion Popcorn Parade? It steps off at 6:00pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026. But to take part, you must submit an application before the deadlines.

Those wanting to enter a float in the parade must apply no later than August 14, 2026.

The deadline for non-float entries will be August 21, 2026. In order to have the lineup completed and your position in the parade mailed in time, entries will not be accepted after the August 21 deadline.

Additional rules and information, including the application form, can be found by clicking here!

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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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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For the 2025 Marion Popcorn Festival, join our raffle for a chance to win a new Win a 2025 Vivid V-Series Golf Cart from The Golf Cart Guy.

$15 for 1 Ticket • $50 for 4 Tickets • $100 for 9 Tickets

Drawing will be held across from the Information Trailer on September 6, 2025 at 11:00pm.

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For the 2025 Marion Popcorn Festival, join our raffle for a chance to win a new Whirlpool Top Control, 24-inch, built-in dishwasher. Winner will get to choose between white or black.

$5 for 1 Ticket • $10 for 3 Tickets • $20 for 5 Tickets

Drawing will be held across from the Information Tent on September 6, 2025 at 11:00pm.

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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.

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The following 2024 Marion Popcorn Festival pageant winners were chosen at recent events.

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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.

Click here to register for the 5K.

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The Main Stage at the 43rd Annual Marion Popcorn will again feature three nights of free live entertainment, including a tribute to a legendary singer/songwriter Thursday evening, one of the Fresh faces of Country on Friday, and closing out Saturday with some Southern Rock tour warriors from Georgia on September 5-6-7, 2024 in downtown Marion, Ohio.

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