# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Popcorn Festival: The Automotive Showcase by Drivers' Gallery
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: IMPORTANT: Display vehicle registration will open up in a few weeks. Please keep a look out for an announcement.

SPECTATORS ARE FREE!

Drivers Gallery presents the Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase – a car gathering featuring standout vehicles on display along Indiana Avenue, South Lafayette Street, & throughout Central Park Plaza from 5:30 – 9:00 PM. There will be food trucks, automotive vendors, and Hot Wheels racing on a custom track.

Start your engines for Popcorn Festival weekend and join us with Valparaiso Events at 🏁 Popcorn Pit Stop 🏁 in Central Park Plaza on Friday, September 11th

Drivers' Gallery: The Popcorn Festival Automotive Showcase is a free-to-attend automotive gathering that will highlight car culture by bringing forth many different aspects of what we love about cars, all in downtown Valparaiso. Showcasing some of the most high-quality modified vehicles, and automotive vendors, this is an event celebrating automotive culture and history along with bridging it into Popcorn Festival on Saturday celebrating the history of Popcorn, Orville Redenbacher, and the city of Valparaiso.

The Automotive Showcase is a pre-approved vehicle show. Applicants must register and submit their vehicles for approval with very limited spots available. This is a very exclusive event for some of the best vehicles the region has to offer. This is not a judged car show. There are no trophies. This is just a display of automotive culture and to network amongst people and friends. This is a rain or shine event. Approved vehicle tickets are non-refundable.

Spectator parking is available throughout downtown and Valparaiso's public parking garages. This is a public event for all ages. Family friendly with Valparaiso PD working as security. Pets welcomed.

Hot Wheels Race of Champions – Get ready for some Hot Wheels heat with races on a 60+ foot custom track under the William E. Urschel Pavilion.

Race Registration: 4:30 - 5:30 | Races: 5:30 - 9:00

• Race Entry: $1/car

• Bring your own Hot Wheels car or buy one on-site for $2

• All proceeds from race entries support local charities

Food Truck Rally – Grab some tasty eats from local food trucks on Lafayette Street through Central Park Plaza.

Whether you're a car enthusiast or a future racer, you won't want to miss the fast cars, tasty eats, and Hot Wheels heat at Popcorn Pit Stop to get revved up for Popcorn Fest weekend.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/popcorn-festival-the-automotive-showcase-by-drivers-gallery/200030294567352
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, nonprofit, food-drinks, charities, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 395

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Valparaiso
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Central Park Plaza
- **lat**: 41.467375074631
- **long**: -87.061895818915
- **full address**: Central Park Plaza, 69 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Popcorn Festival: The Automotive Showcase by Drivers' Gallery being held?
  - **A:** Popcorn Festival: The Automotive Showcase by Drivers' Gallery takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Central Park Plaza, 69 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Popcorn Festival: The Automotive Showcase by Drivers' Gallery?
  - **A:** Popcorn Festival: The Automotive Showcase by Drivers' Gallery is organized by Drivers' Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Popcorn Festival: The Automotive Showcase by Drivers' Gallery is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Valparaiso, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 390+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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