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Popcorn Festival Memories

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Name: Dakota Parrott
From: Indiana
E-mail: Contact 		I remember going to the festival as a child with my dad. We would go every year for the Indian Villiage they would set up there. It was a great time. I also got to go to the teen dance when I got old enough. There was another time I went to the parade with my grandpa and for some reason there was a camel there across the street from the circle k I think they were doing rides or something anyway we went over to pet the camel and it spit in my sisters hair LOL Great times hope to make it back this year
 
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Name: John Simmons Thomas
From: Peachtree City, GA
E-mail: Contact 		I have no memories of the Popcorn Festival because my time in Van Buren was long before the Festival started. I lived at 204 W. Main Street in Van Buren until I was 10 years old. That was 1955 to 1965. I do have a memory of the popcorn though. When the winds were just right, red flakes from the popcorn cobs would fly through the air all around town. So it was like having red snow in the middle of the summer.
 
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Name: Ryan Harvey
From: Minot, North Dakota
E-mail: Contact 		I have great memories of Van Buren and the Popcorn Festival! When I think of my childhood and the fun we used to have watching the antique tractors during the parade I always smile. I can just taste those great Lion's Club tenderloins now! I hope the festival continues for many years to come!
Best wishes to all back home,
Ryan
Grandson of Max and Eileen
Son of Gordon
Currently a Captain in the USAF flying B-52H's
 
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Name: Tammy Kelly Lovatto
From: Van Buren
E-mail: Contact 		The fun times I had at the festival was when we painted the fire hydrants and had the scarecrow contest. Staying up town to 2 am after the teen dance and just hanging out with friends. I remmber when you couldnt even get a parking place near up town. The good old day's would love to see the scarecrow and the water hydrants and water ball fights come back to the popcorn festival.
 
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Name: Becky (Wentz) Wright
From: Tampa
E-mail: Contact 		The biggest thing I remember about the Popcorn Festival is how nice everyone was and the pride we took in our town and school. I love sitting in front of the library at night listening to the music and remember when we held dances down at the conservation club. Van Buren is still a great place to live.
 
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Name: Michelle Sexton
From: Van Buren IN
 My fondest memory was in 1993-94 my two youngest kids spent hours walking around in circles to make me candles at Phil & Lee Daileys little campfire across from the laundromat. They still hang in our livingroom. Also, the fellowship with the United Methodist women on Mon-Tues making the homemade BBQ and Thurs-Sat mornings making the cobblers from scrath fresh each day for our booth. But there are TOO many memories to share as new ones are made each year.
 
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Name: Lisa Dobson
From: Van Buren
 I remember the first festival in 1973. The cake walk in front of the bank. Painting fire hydrants. I think the best year that i remember was when they had the flea market/crafts in the old Essex building on 1st st.
 
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Name: Sue Wentz Nay
From: Tampa, FL (now)
E-mail: Contact 		I wish they would bring back the jewerly, etc. that was made from popcorn. We were up up there 2 years ago for the festival and it is still a great festival. I am so glad the town has been able to remain a great place to live.
 
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Name: Randall Dale
From: Tampa,FL (now)
E-mail: Contact 		I had alot of fun then (1981-1984), the festival brought enjoyment to many visitors to Van Buren. Sharon (wife) Chris (son) and parents Jay and Shirley Dale are fine. Thanks to all the people that supported the store. Hello, to Bev and Annie Bayman.
 
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Name: Jatan Ehrhart
From: Avon Park, FL
E-mail: Contact 		I remember all the people filling up the streets for the parade and Carla, Nikki, Staci and I all participating in the sub eating contest. I just love seeing the people that I knew growing up and the way everyone changes and all the new faces.It is a great way for us to come together and now our kids can watch the parade together.
 
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