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Beavercreek Popcorn Festival committee thanks city after event that drew tens of thousands
Summary
The Beavercreek Popcorn Festival committee thanked city officials for logistical support and said the committee and city departments helped host an event the committee estimates drew 50,000 visitors and over 250 vendors.
Representatives of the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival Committee thanked Mayor Don Adams and city council for city support during a public comment presentation and shared attendance and vendor counts from the most recent festival.
Ben Guthrie, representing the festival committee, told council that a committee of 15 unpaid volunteers organized the event and that the city’s liaison, Aaron Harris, and multiple city departments — parks maintenance, public service, police and Beavercreek Township Fire Department — were instrumental in event logistics and safety. Guthrie said the committee welcomed more than 250 vendors and estimated about 50,000 visitors at this year’s festival.
Why it matters: Council received the presentation as a public‑comment item and the committee framed the festival as an economic and community event that connects local businesses and organizations with residents and visitors. Council members expressed appreciation and noted the festival’s role as a community tradition.
What was said (selected)
- "Our festival is organized by a dedicated committee of 15 unpaid volunteers," Ben Guthrie said, noting the volunteer effort and city partnership. - Guthrie also singled out Aaron Harris as the city liaison who coordinated logistics between the committee and city departments.
Follow‑up
The committee said it looks forward to continuing coordination with city staff for next year’s event; no formal council action was required.
