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Sac City, Iowa: World's Largest Popcorn Ball

Unofficial weight 9,370 pounds. Placed on display in a roadside building with a window, July 1, 2016.

Address:
1325 W. Main St., Sac City, IA
Directions:
On the west side of town, in a small display building on the south side of US Hwy 20/Main St. between 13th and 14th Sts.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
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Sac City, Iowa - Popcorn Ball Supremacy
World's Largest Popcorn Ball:

Sac City, Iowa, makes its mark as home of the World's Largest Popcorn Ball, a title the town lost for a time, but have snatched back with a new, super-sticky corn boulder.

[03/03/2009] Complete Story...

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Popcorn Ball.

World's Largest Popcorn Ball

The ball is back and bigger than ever! It's up to 9,370 pounds. The museum wasn't open when we visited, but we were able to buy t-shirts down the street at the hardware store.

[Dave Lim, 07/29/2021]
World's Largest Popcorn Ball

As of April 29, 2016, the ball is gone. Its hut remains, the floor littered with a few stray kernels. Folks at the Noble popcorn factory report there will be a new and bigger ball in August of 2016.

[Tom Burkett, 04/30/2016]
World's Largest Popcorn Ball

Absolutely great exhibition of old nostalgia items, drug store, general store and post office!

[Ajamison, 06/14/2015]
World's Largest Ball of Popcorn

The popcorn ball is still on display but getting a little moldy. A volunteer at the museum said that the popcorn factory is thinking of making another one. Don't miss the random museum and recreated shops and church next to the popcorn.

[Wildbuttons, 08/25/2014]

The ball has been on display since early 2009. What's the shelf life of a giant popcorn ball?


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In the region:
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