Autumn Celebration ~ Chili Dawg Challenge 2018
The smell of fresh, homemade chili will be engulfing downtown Ionia once again, as we enjoy Autumn Celebration, Chili-Dawg Challenge.
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
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Independent Bank
Chili Dawg Challenge Up to 15 varieties of Chili & Gourmet Dogs available.
$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 Boothjdinehart@ibcp.com
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Scarecrow Alley Trunk-R-Treat Frightening and creative designs line lampposts along Main St.
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Registration is free to members. $25-$50 participation fee to all others. Please use Register button near top of page. |
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Meijer Costume Contest 3 age groups with 1st through 3rd place winner in each. Located at Ionia Theatre.
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Registration begins in the Theatre at 4:30p Contest begins at 5:45p |
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Main St. Business Trick or Treat Please observe poster in business windows for the times they are offering treats.
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NO Registration FREE to Public! |
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Restore Church Harvest Carnival Enjoy games and even a sack race in the 400 block of Main St. 4pm till prizes run out.
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NO Registration FREE to Public! |
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Lucky Dog Grooming Pet Costume Contest It's your pet and how they parade a creative costume! Prizes in 3 categories.
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Pre-Registration at 4:15 in front of Mercantile Bank Contest begins at 7pm. FREE to Public! |
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Department of Public Safety hosts touch a truck and complimentary hot chocolate, while it lasts!
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NO Registration FREE to Public! |
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Live Music presented by Main St. Music 400 block of Main St.
4-7:30pm |
NO Registration, Contact Jim Killion |
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All proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Downtown Ionia
Main St. from M-66 to Kidd St.
Chili Dawgs from 4 until sold out!
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 4-7:30
Chili Dawg tickets are $1.50 each,
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
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