The deadline for entering the Marion Popcorn Festival’s 3rd Annual Poppin Pooch Pageant is Friday, August 27.
Canine contestants will compete in three categories: Swimsuit/Team Spirit, Stupid Pet Tricks, and Formalwear/Dress for Success. Bonus points will be awarded for creative use of popcorn and/or use of the 2010 Popcorn Festival theme, “Peace, Love and Popcorn”.
One overall winner will be selected in each competition category, and the contestant with the highest combined score from all three categories will be judged as “Best in Show”.
A separate photogenic contest will be held with awards given in each age division with one overall winner chosen. Contestants may enter one or both competitions, and the results of one competition have no bearing on the other.
The pageant will be held on Saturday, September 11, at 9:00 on the Showcase Stage in front of City Hall. The registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Entry fee for the Poppin’ Pooch Pageant is $40, and for the photogenic contest, $15. For complete information or to enter, contact Debara Tinnerello at 740-802-3980 go to www.popcornfestival.com.
The event is sponsored by Office Depot, Primrose Retirement Community, Tin Duck Tavern, Kurry Klingel at Real Living Generations Family, Dr. Ann Walters DDS, CiCi’s Pizza, Marion Technical College, Smith Clinic, Sharon Foster Theraputic Massage and Arts of Illusion Salon.
Currently celebrating its 30th year, the Marion Popcorn Festival is the largest popcorn festival in the world with an annual attendance estimated in excess of 250,000 over the three-day festival. Other events include the Pooch Pageant, the Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Parade with over 300 units, a popcorn cooking contest, a fine art show, crafts, Popcorn 5000 5K run, Popcorn 100 bike tour, a community showcase stage, and more.
Main stage entertainment for 2010 includes The Kentucky Headhunters on Thursday, September 9, country star Joe Nichols on Friday, September 10, and Blues Traveler on Saturday, September 11. South of Eden will open for Joe Nichols at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
For the full list of activities or if you are interested in Kernel Seats for the entertainment, visit www.popcornfestival.com for additional information. The Marion Popcorn Festival is sponsored in part by the City of Marion.
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