# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Popcorn Pit Stop | Hot Wheels Race, Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & Food Truck Rally
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏁 Rev up for Popcorn Festival weekend! Join us for Popcorn Pit Stop in Downtown Valparaiso on Friday, September 11! 🏎️🍿

Get ready for a night packed with cars, racing, food, and family-friendly fun throughout Central Park Plaza!

🏁 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩
📍 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐚, 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫
📅 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏

Make it a full-throttle night with:


🍿 Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase

Hosted by Drivers’ Gallery | Indiana Ave. & Lafayette St.

Just South of Central Park Plaza, experience an exciting celebration of automotive culture featuring high-quality modified vehicles, classic and vintage rides, unique builds, automotive vendors, and more!

🚗 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!
Spots are limited, vehicles are pre-approved, and this exclusive showcase is expected to fill quickly.

‼️ 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖: https://www.driversgallery.com/showcase OR at the link in bio!



🛞 Hot Wheels Race of Champions | William E. Urschel Pavilion

Get ready for some serious Hot Wheels heat on a*60+ foot custom track under the William E. Urschel Pavilion!

🏁 Race Registration: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
🏁 Races: 5:30–9:00 p.m.
💰 Race Entry: $1/car
🚗 Bring your own Hot Wheels car or purchase one on-site for $2!

All entry proceeds donated to Porter County Suicide Prevention Task Force.



🔥 Food Truck Rally | Central Park Plaza - Lafayette Street

Fuel up for the fun! Grab tasty eats from a variety of local food trucks along Lafayette Street and through Central Park Plaza.


🏎️ Team Kaibyo RC Car Drift Track | William E. Urschel Pavilion

Watch RC cars take on the track with Team Kaibyo! Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just love a little high-speed action, there’s something to enjoy.


🏁 Popcorn Pit Stop is your starting line for Popcorn Festival weekend! Bring the whole crew and get revved up for a night of fast cars, Hot Wheels heat, RC action, and delicious food before we really get things poppin' on Festival Day! 🍿🏎️🛞


A poppin' thank you to our 2026 Popcorn Pit Stop sponsors! 🎉🍿

🍿 Chick-fil-A Valparaiso
🍿 Graff Auto Campus
🍿 Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso
🍿 Valparaiso University Athletics

2026 Popcorn Festival Sponsors:

Platinum: Purdue University Northwest

Gold:  Drive & Shine | Graff Auto Campus | Indiana Army National Guard  | Journeyman Distillery | Lerner & Rowe | Wintrust Indiana

Silver: Chick-fil-a Valpo | Indiana Beverage | IVY TECH Valparaiso | Smith Ready Mix | Strack & Van Til | Team Chevy Valpo | US Federal Credit Union | Valparaiso University Athletics

Bronze:  1st Source Bank | Horizon Bank | Indiana University Northwest | Meijer | Northwest Indiana Tents & Events | RICCI’S Landscape Management, INC. | University of Chicago Medicine | Valparaiso University 

Friends of Popcorn Festival: RB SMITH | OZINGA |  The LINC | Universal Construction & Restorations LLC |  Valpo Velvet
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/popcorn-pit-stop-hot-wheels-race-popcorn-festival-automotive-showcase-and-food-truck-rally/200030639257535
- **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, nonprofit, car-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **location**: Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater
- **full address**: Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Popcorn Pit Stop | Hot Wheels Race, Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & Food Truck Rally being held?
  - **A:** Popcorn Pit Stop | Hot Wheels Race, Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & Food Truck Rally takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 am at Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Popcorn Pit Stop | Hot Wheels Race, Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & Food Truck Rally?
  - **A:** Popcorn Pit Stop | Hot Wheels Race, Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & Food Truck Rally is organized by Valparaiso Events.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Valparaiso Events's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Valparaiso Events a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Valparaiso Events has 146+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Valparaiso Events has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Popcorn Pit Stop | Hot Wheels Race, Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & Food Truck Rally is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Popcorn Pit Stop | Hot Wheels Race, Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase, & Food Truck Rally sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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