1980 Popcorn Festival Pin

Object/Artifact

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Porter County Museum

Name/Title

1980 Popcorn Festival Pin

Entry/Object ID

2015.71.1

Description

Commemorative pin from the 2nd annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival on September 6, 1980. The pin depicts Mr. Poppin' Fest wearing a hat and striped vest and holding a cane.

Context

Mr. Poppin' Fest was the official mascot of the Popcorn Festival. He was named in a contest by Valparaiso resident Karen Seykowski and first introduced at the 1980 Popcorn Festival.

Acquisition

Accession

2015.71

Source or Donor

Telligman, Rose

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1980

Dimensions

Diameter

1-1/2 in