Van Buren Popcorn Festival, Van Buren, Indiana

Van Buren Popcorn Festival
Van Buren, IN (Indiana)
      
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Registration

Check back later for 2010 registration information.  Use the phone numbers or e-mails listed below if immediate information is needed on the 2010 Popcorn Festival.

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2009 Event Registration and Information

Baby Parade Information

  • Theme:  Nursery Rhymes/Storybook Characters
  • Register in advance or at Popcorn Festival preceding the event
  • Contact Waneta Linton at (765) 934-4789
  • Meet at Lions Club Park

Bed Race Information

  • Register in advance or at Popcorn Festival preceding the event
  • Contact Glenn Bradley at (765) 661-7235

Bicycle Parade Information

  • Register in advance or at Popcorn Festival preceding the event
  • Contact Michelle Sexton at (765) 934-3959

Big Wheel Race

  • Register at Popcorn Festival preceding the event
  • Big Wheels furnished

Kernel Klassic 5K Run/Walk Registration

If you would like to participate in this years Van Buren Popcorn Festival 23d Annual Kernel Klassic 5K Run/Walk click image below to register online.  The Kernel Klassic Brochure is also available.

  • 5k - Individual at 8:30 AM » $17.00 registration (through 8/13 at 11:59 PM EDT)
  • 5k - Family/School Group at 8:30 AM » $10.00 each, registration (through 8/13 at 11:59 PM EDT)
  • 1-Mile Fun Run at 8:00 AM » $0.00 registration (through 8/13 at 11:59 PM EDT)
  • Download the 2009 Kernel Klassic Brochure  (.pdf, 136kb)

Click to Register Online

Kernel Klassic Contact Information:

  •       Use this address or click link to left.

  • Sponsored by Weaver Popcorn Company 5K, PO Box 395, Van Buren, Indiana 46991

Merchandise or Food Vendor Registration

If you would like to participate in this years Van Buren Popcorn Festival as a merchandise or food vendor, download and print the applicable form.

Mail to:
Popcorn Festival Booth Chairman
PO Box 528
Van Buren, IN 46991-0528

Merchandise or Food Vendor Contact Information:

  •       Use this address or click link to left.

  • (765) 934-3864

  • (317) 501-1407

Motorcycle Ride Information

  • Call:  (765) 998-7929
  • 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction after the ride

Parade Registration

The Van Buren Popcorn Festival Committee would like to invite you to participate in our 2009 Popcorn Festival Parade.  The parade is on Thursday, August 13th at 6:30pm.  The Theme for the 2009 Van Buren Popcorn Festival is "Remember when...reminiscing festivals past."  We hope that you will try to incorporate the theme with your entry.   Competition will be held with trophies awarded to the top unit in the following categories:

  1. Best use of the Festival Theme
  2. Best Clown unit
  3. Best High School Band
  4. Best Horse and Pony
  5. Best Antique Transportation
  6. Best Antique Tractor
  7. Best Miscellaneous Unit
  8. Best Baton Corp
  9. Best Marching Band
  10. Best all around Unit

All parade entries MUST be registered with us to be in the parade!  If you are interested, please complete the 2009 Parade Registration form and return by July 25, 2009.  Late entries will be placed at the back of the parade.  The parade is held RAIN OR SHINE.

You are ask to enter on Chester Street (by Van Buren Elementary School).  There will be a check-in station at the corner of Chester and Second Street. Line-up and check-in for the parade will begin at 5:15 pm.

Mail to:
Popcorn Festival Parade Chairman
PO Box 528
Van Buren, IN 46991-0528

Parade Contact Information:

  •       Use this address or click link to left.

  • (765) 934-3767

Pedal Tractor Pull

  • Register at Popcorn Festival preceding the event
  • Tractors furnished

Pet Parade

  • Register in advance or at Popcorn Festival preceding the event
  • Contact Staci Sexton at (765) 934-3959
  • Contact Courtney Street

Royalty Contest Information

Entrants for the 2009 Festival Royalty Contest need to contact Wendy at (765) 934-9475.  The deadline was June 15, 2009 to enter the competition. Classes of royalty are:

  • Queen (ages 13-18)
  • Junior Princess (ages 6-12)
  • Princess (ages 2-5)
  • Prince (ages 2-5)

Contestants raise money for the festival to cover expenses such as entertainment, advertising, and insurance. The contestant in each category that raises the most money is the royalty for the annual event.  Contestants are awarded prizes for their efforts. This is a festival tradition that began with the first festival in 1973.

Scarecrow Contest Information

  • Scarecrows must be completed by Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
  • Scarecrows must be within city limits
  • Judging Wednesday night, August 12, 2009
  • Winners announced Thursday, August 13, 2009 after the parade
Entry Forms:
  • Printable Scarecrow Contest Entry Form  (.pdf, 362kb)
  • Entry Form also available at Van Buren Town Hall
  • Entry Forms must be turned in by Monday, August 10, 2009 to Town Hall

Softball Tournament Registration - Co-Ed Slow Pitch

 If you are interested, please complete the Softball Tournament Registration  and return no later than August 1, 2009.  Late registrations will be considered.

  • Date: August 15 & 16, 2009  Start Time: 11:00 AM
  • Fee:  $100/Team or $10 Individual (Both are nonrefundable)
  • Team must play at least four females
  • Each team must supply an umpire/scorekeeper
  • Participants need picture ID with date of birth
  • Must be 18 yrs. or older
  • Must use same roster entire tourney
  • Please bring canned/boxed goods for local food pantry or other necessities.
  • VBYS is not responsible for injuries or damaged, lost, or stolen property
  • Any questions, please call Elisha at (765) 603-8782

Mail to:
VBYS
PO Box 65
Van Buren, IN 46991

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