Mockingbird Hill Kettle Corn

07/28/2026

Popcorn pops at temperatures between 400-460 degrees. Although the thermometer is busting we’re still open and poppin. Please forgive us if you find us a little grouchy. We’re really not grumpy, we’re just hot.

07/26/2026

We’re all set up at the O’Brien County Fair among the food trucks. There’s nothing cooler than a bag of freshly popped popcorn on a hot day!
Stop on out and see what’s poppin!

07/15/2026

This Saturday 9-1 at Royal Fun Days, follow your nose to the sweetest vendor in town! Fresh, hot, sweet-and-salty kettle corn will be popping all day long. It's crunchy, sweet and addictive. Stop by, say hello, and see what’s poppin. Grab a bag before the irresistible smell leads everyone else there first. Your taste buds will thank you—even if your fingers end up a little sugary.

07/15/2026

Stop by and see what’s poppin in Lake Park this Thursday!

Something delicious is POPPING at Lake Park Market on Market! 🍿

Mockingbird Hill Kettle Corn is back with fresh, handcrafted kettle corn in a variety of mouthwatering flavors that are sure to satisfy every craving. Whether you're a fan of the classic sweet and salty combination or love trying something new, they've got the perfect bag waiting for you!

Be sure to stop by the Mockingbird Hill Kettle Corn booth this Thursday, July 16, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Lake Park Market on Market and treat yourself to one of everyone's favorite market snacks!

📸Photo Credit: Truly Juli Photography

07/09/2026

Come visit me at the fair. July 1994 marked the beginning of my 4H experience, showcasing pigs, sheep, rabbits, and various non-livestock exhibits with the Eagle Musketeers 4H club. Fundamentally, O'Brien County 4H has seen minimal change. However, the fair now boasts an excellent kettle corn stand.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day.

07/02/2026

06/30/2026

Wow, we are blown away on how amazing our 17th Annual Gemboree weekend was! We would like to thank all of these people for making our event a success!

Our Gemboree sponsors-
Iowa State Bank, Cheryl and Marlin Sjaarda, Hohbach Construction, Security State Bank, South O'Brien Insurance, Eldridge Family Funeral Home, ISB Insurance, Millwerk Salvage & Sales, OCAHS, and Soil View!

All the sponsors, golfers and Paullina Golf Club on Mill Creek for Friday‘s tournament.
Paullina Fire Department for the beer garden and kids water fights.
Zach and Skyler Nicole Hohbach for taking on the bags tournament.
DUGAN Party Rentals, LLC for bringing a fun foam party Friday night.
JW’s for the delicious options on both Friday and Saturday.
Little Critters Splash Pad on another successful 5k race.
Smolder’s Brew, JW’s and Big Açaí Bowl.
All of our parade entries and Bryce with KCHE 92.1 FM who live-streamed our parade.
Party Fun Rentals for our inflatables and dunk tank.
Special K’z Bubbles
Pam Ebel and Danielle Hawkins for face painting.
Awakening Grace for taking on the pie and ice cream and those who donated pies and supplies.
Dunk Tank volunteers- Kelly Top and James Lewis.
Granville Improvement Club for the Pedal Pull and Mill Creek Concessions for the free ice cream cone for participants.
Primghar Pizza Ranch and Vero’s for the great food options.
Mockingbird Hill Kettle Corn
Paullina Hardware and Mill Creek Park for the Paddler Olympics
Lyman & Leprechaun for providing a fantastic fireworks show.
Paullina Ambulance Service for a phenomenal community breakfast.
AMPI for the donated items for the breakfast.
Mikaela Mackey for the fun painting event.
Wonderland Theater for graciously opening their doors to offer a movie during our event.
First Presbyterian Church for planning an outdoor service and Kate Zeutenhorst for the yoga in the park planning although we were not able to have it.
Danelle Strubbe and Christine Feltman for helping clean up and tear down.
Shawn Strubbe for helping organize our parade route.
Our Grand Marshal, Laura Palmer for being an amazing asset to Paullina.
City of Paullina for letting us have our event, making sure everything was ready to go and helping clean up our town!

Join us next year for 2027’s Gemboree, June 25-27, 2027!

06/28/2026

We would like to extend our gratitude to Boyden Community Events and Paullina Gemboree. Both events this year surpassed our expectations. We spent the day popping our signature flavored kettle corn nonstop, and appreciate those who stopped by and supported us.

06/25/2026

Saturday afternoon pop on by the City Park in Paullina and pick up some warm sweet and salty kettle corn. Hoping to have some cotton candy avaiable too!