The Casey Popcorn Festival has run over the Labor Day weekend since 1987.

Held at the 40-acre Fairview Park in Casey, IL, the popcorn festival features three full days of free music, live entertainment, a variety of craft vendors, plus a car show, festival foods, and other activities. FREE popcorn -- Illinois' official snack food -- is available each day of the festival.

2025 Schedule: Casey Popcorn Festival
 
Friday, August 29:
4 p.m. - Beer Garden opens
4 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
5 p.m. - Food stands/Butterfield Market open
5 p.m. - DJ (Beer Garden)
6 p.m. - Carnival Opens
6 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
7 p.m. - Crush Bon Jovi Experience W/ Absent Ground
10 p.m. - Matt Poss Band
 
Saturday, August 30:
7 a.m. - KZ5k Fun Run/Walk
9 a.m. - Saddle Club Show
10 a.m. - Parade
11 a.m. - Open Mic (Family Stage)
11 a.m. - 3rd Annual Jeep Jam
11 a.m. - Food Stands/Butterfield Market opens
12 p.m. - Beer Garden opens
12 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
12 p.m. - Dinosaur Takeover Show
1 p.m. - Carnival Opens
1 p.m. - Magic Show (Family Stage)
1 p.m. - 80's Trivia - Amy's Traveling Trivia (Beer Garden)
2 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
2 p.m. - Dinosaur Takeover Show
3 p.m. - Jeep Jam
3 p.m. - Magic Show (Family Stage)
4 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
4 p.m. - Dinosaur Takeover Show
5 p.m. - Magic Show (Family Stage)
5 p.m. - DJ (Beer Garden)
6 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
7 p.m. - Lakeview W/ Jason Cross (Main Stage)
10 p.m. - Silver Lake Band (Beer Garden)
 
Sunday, August 31:
10:30 a.m. - Community Worship Service (Family Stage)
11 a.m. - Food Stands/Butterfield Market opens
12 p.m.  - 30th annual car show
12 p.m. - Beer Garden opens
12 p.m.  - Cornhole Tournament (Beer Garden)
12 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
12 p.m. - Dinosaur Takeover Show
1 p.m. - Carnival Opens
1 p.m. - Magic Show (Family Stage)
2 p.m. - The Kernel Royale Popcorn Eating Contest (Family Stage)
2 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
2 p.m. - Dinosaur Takeover Show
3 p.m. - Magic Show (Family Stage)
4 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
4 p.m. - Dinosaur Takeover Show
5 p.m. - Magic Show (Family Stage)
5 p.m. - DJ (Beer Garden)
6 p.m. - Bear Holler Wood Carvers
7 p.m. -- Tyler Farr W/ Jake and Mikayla (Main Stage)
Fireworks immediately following band
10 p.m. -- All American Throwbacks (Beer Garden)
 
Monday, Sept. 1:
7 a.m. - Clark County Sheriffs Assoc. Breakfast
9 a.m. - Kids Fishing Derby
11 a.m. - Food Stands/Butterfield Market open
11 a.m. - Rotary Club Bessie Bingo
11 a.m. - Open Mic (Family Stage)
12 p.m. - Carnival Opens
12 p.m. - Magic Show (Family Stage)
12:30 p.m. - Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
1 p.m. - Wood Carving Auction (Main Stage)
1 P.m. -  Dinosaur Takeover Show
2 p.m. - Colton Dixon (Main Stage)
6 p.m. -- Festival closes