2026 Popcorn Festival Vendor Application (Non-Food)

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Downtown Valparaiso

Vendor Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Parade & Festival Theme: Poppin' Through the Decades

Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 or until space is full

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please thoroughly read all information on this application and review the 2026 Popcorn Festival Vendor Terms & Conditions (available at www.valparaisoevents.com/vendors and linked near the bottom of this application). Any questions will likely be answered.

We will review your application within 3-4 business days and you will receive an email notifying you of your approval status. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folder.

If approved, the credit card provided with this application will be charged. Depending on your bank, the charge might appear as "pending" in your account, but it will not be officially charged/processed until your application is approved. If your application is denied, the pending transaction will be cancelled.

Vendors selling only pre-packaged food items should apply with this non-food vendor application and select the Craft/Non-Craft/Non-Profit category. Vendors preparing or packaging any food items on site must apply with the food vendor application.

If you need to pay via check or cash, please contact the Valparaiso Events office at 219-464-8332 or info@valparaisoevents.com BEFORE filling out this application.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Contact Number*

Company/Organization Name*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2 (Unit/Suite/Apt #)

CityState

Zip Code

Website and/or Social Media Handles (if available):

Did you participate in the 2025 Popcorn Fest?*

YesNo

Category Selection:*

Craft/Non-Craft/Non-ProfitFine Art (pottery, painting, glass-blowing, etc.) - A Fine Art Vendor is classified as someone whose work has been showcased in an art gallery and/or at juried art fairs/festivals. Please select "Craft/Non-Craft/Non-Profit" if this doesn't apply.Commercial

Please provide the name(s) of the art gallery and/or juried art fair/festival where your work has been showcased.*

Is your company/organization located in Porter County?*

YesNo

Will you be selling any products?*

YesNo

Description of all products for sale:*

Price range of products for sale: *

Will you have any promotional giveaways at your booth?*

YesNo

Description of promotional giveaway items: *

How many booth spaces are you requesting? Each booth space is 10'x10'.*

123

Photo Upload: provide at least 2 product images and 1 picture of your booth setup. If you are having trouble uploading photos, leave this field blank and email them to us at info@valparaisoevents.com within 24 hours of your application submission. Put “2026 Popcorn Fest Vendor App Photos” in the subject line and be sure to specify your company/organization name. All vendors must submit photos. Applications will not be processed until photos are received.

Due to limited power sources, electricity is not available for non-food vendors. You may bring a QUIET generator (max 70 decibels).* Use of a quiet generator must be indicated below.

*Generators cannot emit smoke or fumes. Decibel levels will be checked during the festival and vendors will be required to cease use if over 70 dB. This is for the safety and enjoyment of all vendors and festival attendees. No exceptions allowed.

Do you plan on bringing a quiet generator? (Max 70 db)*

YesNo

Location Preference Request:

Will you be the on-site contact for Popcorn Fest day?*

YesNo

Please provide the best cell number to reach you on the day of the festival.*

This must be a cell number and not the landline number to the business/organization.

If not, who will be on site the day of the event?

On-site Contact Name: *

First NameLast Name

On-site Contact Cell Phone Number:*

This must be a cell number and not be the landline number to the business/organization.

Please upload your Certificate of Insurance (if available):

Your COI must name both Valparaiso Events and the City of Valparaiso as Additional Insured and must be up to date and cover the date of this year's Popcorn Festival (September 12, 2026). See the 2026 Popcorn Festival Vendor Terms & Conditions for more information. If your COI is not currently available, please email it to info@valparaisoevents.com as soon as you are able.

Payment Information:

Prices below are good through Wednesday, March 11th. Prices will increase starting Thursday, March 12th. See 2026 Popcorn Festival Vendor Terms & Conditions for the full pricing schedule.

Please select the correct category and the correct booth quantity. You will have to re-submit your entire application if the category or booth quantity is incorrect.

If approved, the credit card provided with this application will be charged. Depending on your bank, the charge might appear as "pending" in your account, but it will not be officially charged/processed until your application is approved. If your application is denied, the pending transaction will be cancelled.

No refunds will be given upon approval of your application. If the festival is cancelled in advance, your payment will be applied to the 2027 Popcorn Festival.

Booth Fee:*

Craft/Non-Craft/Non-Profit Booths (PORTER COUNTY RESIDENT/ORG)

$170.00 Quantity

Craft/Non-Craft/Non-Profit Booths (NON-PORTER COUNTY RESIDENT/ORG)

$200.00 Quantity

Fine Art BoothsA Fine Art Vendor is classified as someone whose work has been showcased in an art gallery and/or at juried art fairs/festivals. Please select "Craft" if this doesn't apply.

$150.00 Quantity

Commercial Booths

$440.00 Quantity

Total

$0.00

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