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
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!
Order Now
Preorder Your Popcorn Merchandise!
Preorder Link
Orders are printed on demand. Please allow up to 5 business days for order fulfillment.
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.