The Harrison County Popcorn Festival is a two-day event held in downtown Corydon, Indiana, celebrating popcorn, one of Harrison County's major agricultural products and Indiana's official state snack. The 2025 festival takes place July 4 and 5 and features food, entertainment, a parade, live music, games, children’s activities, a beer garden, and fireworks.

The event's atmosphere is festive and family-friendly, with a mix of traditional festival activities and local culture. The vibe is community-oriented and fun, focusing on celebrating local agriculture and providing entertainment for all ages.

Activities and highlights at the festival include:

Popcorn Festival Parade: The parade on July 5 is a festival highlight, encouraging local participation and celebratory floats.
Live Music: Scheduled performances across both days, including:
- July 4: The Travelin Mojos (1:30-3:30PM), Blaise Streets (4:00-6:00PM), The Juice Box Heroes (7:00-10:00PM)
- July 5: Lana Scott (11:30AM-1:30PM), Threegon (2:00-4:00PM), The Rumors (4:30-6:30PM), The Mad Taxpayers (7:00-10:00PM)
Pop-Off Competition: Teams compete in a relay race involving popcorn-related challenges to win the "Pop-Off" trophy.
Kernel & Kernellette Contest: Fun pageant-style contest where participants show their popcorn pride.
Children’s Activities and Games: Designed to entertain younger attendees.
Food and Beer Garden: Featuring popcorn-themed foods and local vendors.
Fireworks: Evening fireworks display to conclude the festivities.

The event is conveniently located in downtown Corydon and is handicapped accessible. Vendor opportunities are available for those wishing to sell food, crafts, or other goods.

Historically, the Popcorn Festival was a cherished local tradition that returned after a 20-year hiatus in 2022, reconnecting the community with a celebration deeply rooted in Harrison County's agricultural heritage.

A rough schedule outline for the 2025 festival:

July 4 (Friday)

1:30-3:30PM: The Travelin Mojos (Live Music)
4:00-6:00PM: Blaise Streets (Live Music)
7:00-10:00PM: The Juice Box Heroes (Live Music)
Evening: Food, games, beer garden, children’s activities, and fireworks

July 5 (Saturday)

10:00AM onwards: Vendor booths open
11:30AM-1:30PM: Lana Scott (Live Music)
2:00-4:00PM: Threegon (Live Music)
4:30-6:30PM: The Rumors (Live Music)
Pop-Off competition and Kernel & Kernellette contest throughout the day
Popcorn Festival Parade (starting time to be confirmed but likely mid-afternoon)
7:00-10:00PM: The Mad Taxpayers (Live Music)
Late evening: Closing activities and final festivities

This schedule creates a balance of continuous entertainment and highlights like parade and competitions. The festival creates a welcoming, vibrant environment celebrating local agriculture, community pride, and summer celebration.

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