Marion County This Week: Christian musicians to be featured at Popcorn Festival

Andrew Carter, Marion Star
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Christian musicians of all genres will be featured during the 42nd Marion Popcorn Festival later this week.

The lineup includes artists from the local area as well as regional acts from around Ohio and the Midwest. All shows will be held on the Bold Word Stage at Founders Park, 164 S. Main St. in downtown Marion. Admission is free.

Bands will be playing contemporary Christian music (CCM), rock, rap, country, metal, southern gospel, and southern rock all three days of the festival, which runs Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 7-9.

Following is the daily schedule of entertainment:

Thursday, Sept. 7

  • 11 a.m. - Glory Baptist Church (worship service)

  • 12:05 p.m. - Vibe Tribe (rap/hip hip)

  • 1:10 p.m. - Paul Lyons (CCM/southern gospel)

  • 2:30 p.m. - Slaw Dog (blues/rock)

  • 3:50 p.m. - Chains Off (hard rock)

  • 5:10 p.m. - Stones Cry Out (CCM/rock)

  • 6:30 p.m. - Safe Kept (indie rock)

Friday, Sept. 8

  • 11 a.m. - Shining Light Baptist Church (worship service)

  • 12 p.m. - Jesus Phreak Blues

  • 12:30 p.m. - Glenn Montis (CCM/traditional)

  • 1:15 p.m. - Jeremy Liles (CCM/traditional/country)

  • 2:15 p.m. - JD & the Good News Singers (country/southern gospel)

  • 3:15 p.m. - Stars Will Fall (hard rock)

  • 4:15 p.m. - Damac (rap/hip hop)

  • 5 p.m. - Weapons of God (hard rock/metal)

  • 6:30 p.m. - Chaotic Resemblance (hard rock)

Saturday, Sept. 9

  • 11 a.m. - First Freewill Baptist Church (worship service)

  • 12 p.m. - Oak & Lindon (CCM)

  • 12:40 p.m. - Word Rat (rap/hip hop)

  • 1:20 p.m. - Big Rev (rap/hip hop)

  • 2:20 p.m. - New Day Rising (hard rock)

  • 3:40 p.m. - Oz Born (hard rock)

  • 5 p.m. - 3 Days Under (hard rock)

  • 6:30 p.m. - Under the Blood (hard rock/southern rock)

Farmers markets this week

The La Rue Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at 350 N. High St. in La Rue. Fresh produce and other items will be available. A food truck will be on site. For information, text 740-361-8078.

The Caledonia Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday through the end of September in the village square. For information, call 740-360-9235, or email caledoniafarmersmarket2021@gmail.com. Information and regular updates are posted on the Caledonia Farmer's Market Facebook page.

The Prospect Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 200 E. Water St. in Prospect. In addition to a variety of vendors, a food truck will be available during this week's market. For information about the Prospect Farmers Market, go to its Facebook page or call 740-360-0880.

Email: ecarter@gannett.com

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