Porter County's festive life

Skyler Bobbitt, 5 of Crown Point, sports a butterfly face painting she got from Brittany Writt, of North Judson, during the 34th Annual Popcorn Festival.

Porter County's festive life

The Valparaiso High School marching band heads down Morgan Boulevard last September during the Popcorn Festival parade at the 34th Annual Popcorn Fest.

After 34 years, Valpo festival still 'pops'

VALPARAISO Tiffany Kolba, of Valparaiso, holds her 10-month-old daughter, Kayla, as they watch the Popcorn Festival parade in downtown Valparaiso.

After 34 years, Valpo festival still 'pops'

VALPARAISO People watch the Popcorn Festival parade on Lincolnway Saturday morning.

After 34 years, Valpo festival still 'pops'

VALPARAISO Sierra Couwenhoven, 10, left, and Skyler Bobbitt, 5, have their faces painted Saturday by Dean Pearson, left, of Hammond, and Brittany Writt, of North Judson, during the Popcorn Festival. Downtown Valparaiso was bustling Saturday with the 34th Annual Festival that kicked off with …

After 34 years, Valpo festival still 'pops'

VALPARAISO Valparaiso High School Marching Band heads down Morgan Boulevard Saturday during the Popcorn Festival parade.

After 34 years, Valpo festival still 'pops'

VALPARAISO Tall man Matt Mullin, of Chesterton, makes balloon animals for Clark Dondlinger, 1, of Chesterton with his mother Emily during the 34th Annual Popcorn Festival in downtown Valparaiso.

Popping the Question: Orville Redenbacher's secret craft for creating 'perfect kernels' remains festival claim-to-fame

The late Orville Redenbacher happily wore the crown of "Popcorn King," and each year, made a return trek to Valparaiso to participate in the parade and festival created in his honor.

Winner Selected for 34th Annual Popcorn Festival Poster Contest!

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events (VCFE) held a contest last month for local artists to create the poster for the 34th Annual Popcorn Festival. Valparaiso resident, Melissa Washburn, was selected as the winner of this year's contest. Melissa's poster was inspired by ta…