Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes writer and historian Susan Hvistendahl, FiftyNorth Executive Director Kerry Hjelmgren, engineer, family genealogist, and past Popcorn Wagon operator Don McGee to celebrate the Northfield Popcorn Wagon.
Popcorn Wagon Party & Restoration Fundraiser: Wednesday, August 23, 6:00pm – 7:30pm at FiftyNorth, 1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN
Celebrate our beloved Popcorn Wagon’s 105th year! See the custom-made improvements to the wagon so far, learn about the history of our wagon from Susan Hvistendahl, enjoy live music and popcorn, and help us raise funds for the next phase of restoration. The wagon supports FiftyNorth’s daily operations. Thank you for helping us ensure it will continue popping for many years to come!THE WAGON WILL BE AT FIFTYNORTH FOR THE EVENT.
6:00 PM: Popcorn Wagon Social & Restoration Review. Live music and free popcorn from the wagon on the FiftyNorth patio!
6:30 PM: History of FiftyNorth’s 1918 Popcorn Wagon. Local author Susan Hvistendahl will present in Room 103.
7:00 PM: Live music from Randy Ferguson in the lobby & book signing. Hvistendahl’s books and new 3rd edition of “Historic Happenings,” vol. 1, available for purchase.
