{"id":4267,"date":"2020-12-01T19:23:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T19:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/?p=4267"},"modified":"2020-12-03T16:25:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T16:25:43","slug":"why-we-love-popcorn-fundraisers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/why-we-love-popcorn-fundraisers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Love Popcorn Fundraisers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We want to talk about popcorn fundraisers<\/a>, but first? Let\u2019s talk about popcorn.<\/p>\n

No, it\u2019s not just your dad\u2019s jeopardy snack. And no, it\u2019s not just a butterless substitute for chips on days you want to feel more healthy. Popcorn\u2019s more than that! It has diverse range! Don\u2019t typecast it as the bland and boring cousin, it can play bigger and better roles! Not sure if you heard, but popcorn has been working on its image and is really making a comeback.<\/p>\n

Pre-popped brands like Bad Monkey Popcorn, Boom Chicka Pop, and Lesser Evil have innovative flavors and top notch marketing that makes them undeniably cool. And then there\u2019s EATABLE, who\u2019s taking it to a whole new level by selling alcohol-infused gourmet popcorn with flavors inspired by cocktails, wine, and spirits. Whoa!<\/p>\n

But in case you\u2019re starting to feel like you don\u2019t even know popcorn anymore, fear not. Popcorn has always been innovating with delicious flavors, while being simultaneously comforting and nostalgic.<\/p>\n

Salty buttery popcorn reminds us of going to the movies for the first time. Bags of caramel corn transports us back to late summer magic at the county fair. Smartfood\u2019s been selling their iconic white cheddar flavor since 1985, and maybe you\u2019ve heard of a brand called\u2026Cracker Jack?<\/p>\n

History Lesson Time!<\/h2>\n

Cracker Jack\u2019s been around since 1896, when it first introduced molasses-flavored, caramel coated popcorn with peanuts to the world. Later that year it was sold at a ballgame for the first time, and in 1907 it was first sold at a Major League ballpark. It\u2019s nostalgic connection to baseball<\/a> was forever sealed when a year later it was mentioned in the little ol\u2019 song, Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Maybe you\u2019ve heard it?<\/p>\n

We could talk about popcorn all day (did you know popcorn\u2019s sweet and salty trail goes back even further, with advertisements for sugar-coated popcorn dating back to 1857??) but the point is, we think popcorn\u2019s diverse range of flavors, nostalgia, and trendiness make it the perfect idea for your next fundraiser.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n

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