P.A. Poppers, LLC was born from a shared love of vendor events, outdoor markets, and a simple conversation between a husband and wife during a car ride. With a vision of building a small weekend business to enjoy together in retirement. Bobby and Kim Thompson of Carmichaels turned that idea into reality. After months of prayer, research, and navigating licensing, permits, insurance, and equipment purchases, their dream officially took shape.
The business launched in December 2021 as a mobile kettle corn stand, operating out of a rented U-Haul trailer with a 10’x10’ pop-up tent. What began as a modest setup quickly grew. By 2023, P.A. Poppers expanded operations and became licensed to serve customers in West Virginia as well.
As demand increased, so did the business. A dedicated trailer was purchased, and the menu expanded beyond kettle corn to include fresh squeezed lemonade and boba lemonade. Over time, even more items were added, transforming P.A. Poppers into a diverse and popular event vendor.
What started as a “weekend business” quickly became much more. Today, P.A. Poppers is a full-time operation for Bobby, while Kim joins him evenings and weekends alongside her other employment. Despite their busy schedule, they remain committed to their faith, family, and spending time with their grandchildren whenever possible. They also enjoy camping, fishing, kayaking, and attending NASCAR races.
P.A. Poppers proudly serves a wide range of events, including vendor and craft shows, fairs, festivals, private parties, weddings, corporate events, appreciation events, and fundraisers for churches, schools, sports teams, and more.
P.A. Poppers, LLC is more than just a business—it’s a family-driven passion dedicated to bringing fresh, fun, and flavorful experiences to every event.
