Reist Popcorn Company celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and the Mount Joy business wants you to come to the party. "100 Y'ears of Popcorn," a community celebration, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Reist Farm, 681 Longenecker Road, Mount Joy. It will feature fun for people of all ages, said Cindy Moyer, Reist vice president.

"(We'll have) live music by ColeBrook Road and Even Better Than The Reality, a corn maze, hay rides, bounce houses, mini golf, a tethered hot air balloon (tickets are limited and weather permitting), free snacks, food trucks ... a popcorn museum and fireworks," Moyer shared. "Our community day has attractions for adults, children and families, and it's free!"

Plans have been in the works for the celebration for more than a year as the business approached its centennial.

"In January 2024, we formed a 100 Year Celebration Committee to determine how Reist Popcorn could celebrate this huge milestone," Moyer recalled. "Many ideas were suggested, but this event quickly came to the forefront as a way for Reist Popcorn to give back to the community that surrounds us."

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Reist Popcorn Company continues to thrive as a fourth-generation family business rooted in Lancaster County. Founded in 1925 by Alvin Reist, the company has grown from a small farm operation into a state-of-the-art Mount Joy facility, known for quality and innovation. Today, under the leadership of Mike Higgins, with guidance from his father-in-law, Dave Reist, Reist Popcorn remains dedicated to premium popcorn while expanding through Reist Transloading, positioning the company as a key gateway to the East Coast.

Throughout its history, the company has emphasized the importance of community involvement, taking an active role in local events. Reist Popcorn has participated in events such as Winterfest, and the company believes in giving back. At the community day event, 10% of proceeds from the food truck and vendor sales will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Moyer noted that the community event is a drop-in activity, but if people want to take a tethered hot air balloon ride, they should arrive early to receive a ticket for their assigned time, as availability is limited.

Numerous food trucks will be on-site for the party, including Halo's Eatery, Ezzy Eats, Tipsy Boar BBQ and The Taco RV.

"Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music and food," Moyer said.

A full list of activities, food trucks and vendors, along with an event map, may be found at http://www.reistpopcorn.com. The event will be held rain or shine. Registration is requested but not required.