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Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
📅When9/12/2026 @ 8 AM
📍WhereDowntown ValparaisoValparaiso, IN
👤Hosted ByValparaiso Events
🏷️CategoryFestivals, Live Events & Performing Arts
About This Event
The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival is a major downtown one-day event built around the city's popcorn identity, with a parade, festival booths, food, entertainment, and a full downtown crowd. It fits qMeet because it is one of Indiana's most recognizable community festivals and has enough size and name recognition to attract broad attendance.
CostFestival access is generally public; food, beverages, and shopping purchases are extra.
What to WearComfortable early-fall clothing and walking shoes for a large downtown street festival.
What to BringComfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, cash/card for food and vendor purchases, and a bag for market items.
When & Where
Starts9/12/2026 @ 8 AM
Ends9/12/2026 @ 6:30 PM
VenueDowntown Valparaiso
CityValparaiso, IN 46383
Driving / Transportation / ParkingUse downtown Valparaiso public parking and festival guidance and expect closures around the parade and core festival streets.
Who Can Attend
VisibilityPublic — anyone can join
Member LimitNo limit
Est. Attendance60,000 total (60,000 peak day)
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