Family Fun in Southern Indiana

Popcorn Festival

Date: July 5th-6th 2024

Where: Downtown Corydon

Celebrate one of Harrison County’s biggest agricultural products with a parade, children’s activities, games, a beer garden, and more!

Enjoy food, entertainment, fireworks, and more.

Updates will be posted on this page as information is available.

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Don’t miss a thing!

A Harrison County tradition that you’ll never forget.

Make sure you’re downtown in time for the infamous popcorn shooter! A full schedule of events is available for everything happening downtown. Don’t miss the excellent live music and mouth watering treats.

Plan Ahead

Map & Schedule

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Schedule of Events

Friday, July 5th

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM     Vendors Open

4:00 PM - 10:30 PM   Food Trucks Open

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM     Kid Zone

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM     Farmers Market

4:00 PM - 10:30 PM   Beer Garden

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM     The Travlin Mojos

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM     Kids Tractor Pull on Beaver Street

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM     Popoff  Competition

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM   Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders

Saturday, July 6th

10:00 AM  - 9:30 PM     Vendors

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM    Food Trucks

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM      Kid Zone (10-6 booths open 6-10 free play)

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM      Car Cruise-In

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Drop off Recipe Contest Drop Off

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM   Popcorn Festival Parade

11:30 AM - 11:00 PM    Beer Garden Open

12:00 AM - 1:30  PM     The Echoes

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM      Cornhole Tournament Registration Open

1:00 PM -    ?                 Cornhole Tournament

2:00 PM -  4:00 PM     The Dave Meland Band

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM      Popcorn Eating Contest

4:30 PM -  6:30 PM     The Bottle Trees

7:00 PM -  9:50 PM     The Skinny

9:55 PM - 10:00 PM    Lana Scott sings the National Anthem

10:00 PM - ?                 Fireworks

Kids Zone Schedule

Friday, July 5th

TBD

Saturday, July 6th

TBD

Kids Activities are coordinated by First Capital Christian Church

Popcorn Festival Pageant

Pageant Details to be released at a later date. 

Become Popcorn Royalty

Popcorn Festival Pageant Entry Forms

Queen Contest

Ages 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Princess Contest

Ages 9, 10, 11, and 12

Kernel & Kernelette

Ages 3, 4, and 5

Live Music Schedule

Friday, July 5th

  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM   Cody Ickerd and the Sidewinders

Saturday, July 6th

  • 12:00 AM - 1:30  PM     The Echoes
  •  4:30 PM -  6:30 PM     The Bottle Trees
  • 7:00 PM -  9:50 PM     The Skinny
  •   9:55 PM - 10:00 PM    Lana Scott sings the National Anthem

Get Involved

Join in the Festivities!

Become a Vendor

We're currently seeking vendors for food and other items. This is also a non-profit fundraising opportunity.

Recipe Contest

Submit your recipe for the Harrison County Popcorn Festival Popcorn Recipe Contest!

Join the Parade

Apply by June 28 to participate in the parade. The parade will take place July 1st at 7pm, traveling south down Capitol Ave.

Popcorn Eating Contest

Pre-register for the Popcorn Eating Contest by filling out the Liability Waiver below!

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Preorder Your Popcorn Merchandise!

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Preorder Link

Orders are printed on demand. Please allow up to 5 business days for order fulfillment.

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2023 Parade Grand Marshal

Lanesville Lady Eagles Basketball Team

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Lanesville Lady Eagles, the reigning Girls Basketball State Champions of Indiana, will be leading this year's parade as Grand Marshal.

Their exceptional talent, dedication, and team spirit have brought glory to our community, and we couldn't be more proud to have them represent us. As the Lanesville Lady Eagles lead the Harrison County Popcorn Festival Parade, we invite you to join us in cheering them on, showing our appreciation, and celebrating their extraordinary success.