Van Buren Indiana Popcorn Festival

03/04/2026

We want to know what YOU want! T-shirts are a must, but what if we offered Tank Tops or Sweatshirts with the theme? Would you buy them???

02/04/2026

We are excited to announce the theme for the 54th Van Buren Popcorn Festival. We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday! Can't wait to see you August 6th, 7th, & 8th!!! Thanks to Corrine at Bad Apple Graphics LLC for taking our bits of ideas and making a great design!!!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Popcorn Festival Committee!

12/13/2025

While the weather was quite frightful today, we did have some who braved the snow!

The committee wants to thank those who did come!

12/13/2025

From the youngest to the oldest, Santa and Mrs Claus are ready to see YOU today!!!

Today (12/13) from 2-4pm at the Van Buren Fire Station!

See you soon!!!

12/12/2025

He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

Come see Santa and Mrs Claus will be at the Van Buren Fire Station from 2-4pm TOMORROW (12/13)!!! There will be Cookies, Cocoa, Crafts, and best of all Santa!!!

Don't forget after visiting Santa go down to Mama Duck's Kitchen: Pieces of Home and get a Van Buren shirt! $10 of each shirt sold goes to the Festival!!!

12/10/2025

You better watch out, you better not cry,
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town!

For more information contact 765-251-0513

12/06/2025

Don't forget to stop by Mama Duck's Kitchen: Pieces of Home today and get your limited quantity Van Buren shirt!!! Remember $10 from every sale goes towards the Popcorn Festival!!

12/04/2025

THIS JUST IN!!! 'POP'UP fundraiser!!! Mama Duck's Kitchen: Pieces of Home is having a popping great fundraiser this month! You can buy these shirts this month at Mama Duck's only! There are a variety of colors, sizes, and styles! This is on a first come, first serve basis and there will be no holds. $10 of each shirt sold this month will go directly to the Festival!

T-Shirts - $20
Long Sleeve T-shirts - $25
Crew Sweatshirts - $30
Hoodies - $35

The variety of sizes are from youth small - Adult 4XL.

11/30/2025

We are 14 days away from Santa's annual trip to visit Van Buren! Come see Santa and Mrs Claus with your Christmas list, get some cocoa and cookies, and make a craft!!!

11/08/2025

Join us for our 8th Annual Cocoa with Santa!!!

10/21/2025

What a great article about our little town!!!!

Van Buren, Indiana — the “Popcorn Capital of the World” — is making headlines for more than its famous kernels. With a $22M investment by Weaver Popcorn, growing small businesses like Mama Duck's Kitchen: Pieces of Home, and a strong community spirit, Van Buren is proving that big things can happen in small towns. 🍿💼🏡

👀 Learn how this Grant County gem is blending economic growth and quality of life →
🔗 https://www.grantcounty.com/news/van-buren-indiana-popcorn-capitals-economic-growth-and-small-town-quality-of-life

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Photo: Glen E. Devitt