Valparaiso Popcorn Festival (Official)

03/23/2026

✨🍿 Well… that 𝘗𝘖𝘗𝘗𝘌𝘋 off! 🍿✨

Vendor spaces for the 2026 Popcorn Festival are officially 🚨 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧 🚨& faster than ever before!

We are truly blown away by the overwhelming interest and support this year, thank you! 💛

Due to the high volume of applications, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱. This vendor waitlist will be used to fill any vendor spaces that may open up due to cancellations leading up to the festival.

We know this earlier-than-usual sellout may come as a surprise. We genuinely appreciate your continued support, patience, and enthusiasm as the festival continues to grow each year!

🎉 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻?
There are ‼️𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧‼️so, be sure to get your Parade Application in ASAP!

Thank you for already making this year’s festival 𝘱𝘰𝘱 in a big way; September 12th can’t come soon enough! 🍿✨

02/18/2026

🍿 2026 Popcorn Festival Applications Are NOW OPEN! 🍿

The streets. The crowds. The energy. And most importantly, the popcorn!

It all comes back on Saturday, September 12th, and starting today, you can be part of what makes it truly poppin’ 🍿😊

Every year, vendors and parade participants help transform downtown into one unforgettable celebration! Spots are limited and historically fill quickly, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to apply.

Now accepting applications for:
🍿 Food Vendors
🛍 Craft / Non-Food / Nonprofit Vendors
🎨 Fine Art Vendors
🎪 Commercial Vendors
🎉 Parade Participants

‼️📍 Applications are available now on the Popcorn Festival page of the Valparaiso Events website: https://www.valparaisoevents.com/event/valparaiso-popcorn-festival

September 12 will be here before we know it. Secure your spot and let’s make 2026 the most poppin’ year yet. 🍿✨

02/17/2026

🚨OFFICAL 2026 POPCORN FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We’ve seen some chatter, so let’s clear the air:
🎉‼️ The 2026 Popcorn Festival is ON! ‼️🎉

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12th and join us for Valpo's most poppin' weekend of the year! 🍿

And it gets better 👇

Vendor & Parade Applications open
🍿🗓 TOMORROW, 2/18 at 12:00 p.m. CST

Applications will be available for:
🍿 Food Vendors
🛍 Craft / Non-Food / Nonprofit Vendors
🎨 Fine Art Vendors
🎪 Commercial Vendors
🎉 Parade Participants

Please rely only on information shared directly from our official channels for accurate updates. If it didn’t come from us, it’s not the scoop! 😉🍿

We’re gearing up for another unforgettable year, and we can’t wait to do it all again with you on September 12!

Stay tuned. Stay excited. And we’ll see you at noon tomorrow! 🥳

*Application link will be shared tomorrow, stay tuned!

02/11/2026

🚨🍿 Popcorn Fest Applications Open in ONE WEEK! 🍿🚨

The countdown is officially on! 2026 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival applications open Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Ready to be part of Valpo’s most poppin’ weekend?! Applications will be available for:
🍿 Food Vendors
🛍️ Craft / Non-Food / Nonprofit Vendors
🎨 Fine Art Vendors
🎪 Commercial Vendors
🎉 Parade Participants

📍 Find all applications on the Valparaiso Events website → Vendors page or Popcorn Festival page

‼️Get your application in early, these fill up FAST!‼️

Set those reminders and get ready, the 47th Annual Popcorn Festival is about to be extra poppin’! 🍿

📅 SAVE THE DATE:
2026 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival | Saturday, September 12, 2026

01/19/2026

Pop the confetti, it’s National Popcorn Day! 🍿✨

We’re already counting down to the 47th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival popping back into Downtown Valpo on September 12, 2026! 🎉

‼️ Vendors & parade participants, get ready—applications open February 18 @ 12:00 p.m. CST. Let the popping begin!

09/04/2025

09/03/2025

09/02/2025

08/28/2025

🍿✨ 2025 Popcorn Festival is EIGHT days away! ✨🍿

We’ve got everything you need to plan your perfect Popcorn Fest day — Festival Schedule, Map, Parking & Shuttle Info, Parade Route, FAQs, and more!

Tap through to get all the details before the poppin' festivities begin next week! 🦸🏻🍿

Find more info at: https://www.valparaisoevents.com/event/valparaiso-popcorn-festival

Valparaiso Police Department
Valparaiso Fire
Valparaiso Now
Valpo Parks

08/26/2025

08/06/2025

🍿💥 We are officially ONE MONTH away from the 2025 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival! 💥🍿

The 46th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival pops into Downtown Valpo Saturday, September 6th and we’re bringing the Popcorn Power! 🍿⚡

Here’s what's poppin':

💥 The iconic Popcorn Parade with 95+ floats & entries
🛍️ Over 320+ Craft, Fine Art, & Food Vendors lining Downtown Valpo's streets
🎶 High-voltage Main Stage Music in Central Park Plaza
🍻 The Beer Garden — your headquarters for cold brews & good vibes
🎈 The Ultimate Poppin' Play Zone: a superhero-sized adventure for the little kernels!

From shopping and sips to live tunes and family fun, there’s something for everyone at this year's Popcorn Fest. Assemble your fest crew and get ready to unleash your Popcorn Power! 🍿💥🦸🏻