A number of specialty popcorn stores have popped up across the Valley over the past few years, offering Las Vegans locally-made, gourmet varieties of the traditional snack food.

Many of these munchie-making companies go far beyond the usual flavor trifecta (butter, cheddar and caramel) to offer creative and diverse assortments of the stuff. From green apple to cinnamon to jalapeno ranch, it should be easy to please just about any junk food aficionado.

And this Saturday is the perfect opportunity for you to ditch the standard microwavable bag, as the country celebrates National Popcorn Day on January 19.

Orville Redenbacher might have known a thing or two about convenience (and style with that sweet bow-tie), but his kernels don’t hold a candle to some of the stuff you can find at one of these local outlets:

• Angelicious Popcorn

  Location: 6495 S. Pecos Rd., 454-2676

  Hours: Tue-Sat, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

  A few available flavors: banana, cinnamon, hot & spicy cheddar

• The Corn Colonel

  Location: Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy., Suite 314, 685-5785

  Hours: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

  Location: Las Vegas Premium Outlets South, 7400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 260-0694

  Hours: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

  A few available flavors: Kettle, caramel and white cheddar

• Popcorn Girl

  Location: 8550 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 109, 258-2676

  Hours: Mon-Thu, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

  Location: 1000 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Suite 510, 568-0557

  Hours: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

  A few available flavors: parmesan garlic, creamy cheesecake, dill pickle

• Popcorn Chicago

  Location(s): Inside the Stratosphere, Circus Circus and on the Fremont Street Experience, 866-767-7300

  Hours: Daily; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Stratosphere); 10 a.m.-12 a.m. (Circus Circus); 10 a.m.-12 a.m. (Fremont Street Experience)

  A few available flavors: salt & vinegar, barbecue cheddar, cheese pizza

• Popped

  Location: 9480 S. Eastern Ave., 998-9234

  Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

  Location: Town Square, 6649 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 207-0985

  Hours: Mon-Thu, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

  A few available flavors: nacho, salt & vinegar, caramel almonds