The smell of fresh, homemade chili will be engulfing downtown Ionia once again, as we enjoy Autumn Celebration, Chili-Dawg Challenge. Scarecrow Alley Trunk-R-Treat Meijer Costume Contest Main St. Business Trick or Treat NO Registration FREE to Public! Restore Church Harvest Carnival NO Registration FREE to Public! Lucky Dog Grooming Pet Costume Contest Department of Public Safety Live Music presented by Main St. Music All proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Chili Dawgs from 4 until sold out! Downtown Ionia Chili Dawg tickets are $1.50 each,
Contact the Chamber Office for more informationAutumn Celebration ~ Chili Dawg Challenge 2018
Event Sponsors
The week leading up to the event features Scare Crow Alley with frightening & creative designs lining lampposts on Main Street.
This is the fall event that Ionians and visitors alike try not to miss ? bringing nearly 6000 people to Main Street. There is so much to participate in and see that it is a challenge within itself for anyone to do it all!
The celebration will have the classics for everyone's enjoyment, which will include the famous
Chili Dawg Challenge
$1.50/ea or 4/$5. Available 4p until over 6,000 dogs are sold.
Chili Dawg Eating Contest
Pre Register 5:15pm ($10) limited to 1st 10 registrations
Contest 6:45
Proceeds Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Contact Independent Bank for a Chili Dawg Booth
Registration is free to members.
$25-$50 participation fee to all others.
Please use Register button near top of page.
Registration begins in the Theatre at 4:30p
Contest begins at 5:45p
Pre-Registration at 4:15 in front of Mercantile Bank
Contest begins at 7pm.
FREE to Public!
NO Registration
FREE to Public!
4-7:30pmNO Registration, Contact Jim Killion
Date and Time
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Chili Dawg Eating Contest PreRegistration 5:15 -6:15 (or until 10 contestants) Contest at 6:45pm
Live Music 4 - 7:45pm
Harvest Carnival 4-7pm
Trunk-R-Treat 4-7pm
Business Trick or Treat 5-6:30pm
Costume Contest PreRegistration 4:30 to 5:30 Contest at 5:45
Pet Costume Contest PreRegistration 4:15 to 6:45 Contest at 7pm
Fire Truck Tours 4-7:30
Bounce House 4-7:30Location
Main St. from M-66 to Kidd St. Fees/Admission
or 4 tickets for $5
Chili-Dawgs one ticket
Gourmet Dawgs are two tickets.
Chili Dawg eating contest limited to 10 participants - $10 entry fee
Website
Contact Information
Send Email
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Independent Bank
Up to 15 varieties of Chili & Gourmet Dogs available.
jdinehart@ibcp.com
Frightening and creative designs line lampposts along Main St.
3 age groups with 1st through 3rd place winner in each. Located at Ionia Theatre.
Please observe poster in business windows for the times they are offering treats.
Enjoy games and even a sack race in the 400 block of Main St. 4pm till prizes run out.
It's your pet and how they parade a creative costume! Prizes in 3 categories.
hosts touch a truck and complimentary hot chocolate, while it lasts!
400 block of Main St.
Autumn Celebration ~ Chili Dawg Chall...
