The smell of fresh, homemade chili will be engulfing downtown Ionia once again, as we enjoy Autumn Celebration, Chili-Dawg Challenge. All proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers, Big SIsters
Thursday Oct 27, 2016
Chili Dawgs from 4 until sold out! Three blocks of Main Street Ionia are filled with these events, from M-66 to the Theatre. Chili-Dawg Challenge stage is on Depot St, just north of Main Main Street and part of N. Depot St is closed to traffic and parking from Noon to 8pm Chili Dawg tickets are $1.50 each,Autumn Celebration ~ Chili Dawg Challenge 2016
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
Independent Bank
Chili Dawg Challenge
Chili Dawg Eating Contest - Pre Register 5:15pm ($10) limited to 1st 10 registrations >>>
6:45pm contest.
Proceeds Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Register Here for a Chili Dawg Booth
jdinehart@ibcp.com
Scarecrow Alley Trunk-R-Treat
Frightening and creative designs line lampposts along Main St. Registration is free to members.
$25-$50 participation fee to all others.
Please use Register button near top of page.
Meijer Costume Contest
3 age groups with 1st through 3rd place winner in each. Located at Ionia Theatre.Registration begins in the Theatre at 4:30p
Contest begins at 5:45p
Main St. Business Trick or Treat
Please observe poster in business windows for the times they are offering treats.NO Registration
Restore Church Harvest Carnival
Enjoy up to 20 games and even a sack race in the 400 block of Main St. 4pm till prizes run out.NO Registration
Lucky Dog Grooming Pet Costume Contest
It's your pet and how they parade a creative costume! Prizes in 3 categories. We've had everything including turkeys :)Pre-Registration at 4:15 in front of Mercantile Bank
Contest begins at 7pm.
Department of Public Safety
hosts touch a truck and complimentary hot chocolate, while it lasts!NO Registration
Live Music presented by Main St. Music
400 block of Main St.
4-7:30pmNO Registration, Contact Jim Killion
Hocus Pocus FREE Movie presented by Live Local Realty
At Ionia Theatre 7:30pmNO Registration
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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
Chili Dawg booths located on the Theatre block and 300 block just west of Depot St.
Meijer Costume Contest is held at the Ionia Theatre
Public Safety & Firetruck at Main & Kidd St.
Restore Church Harvest Carnival Games & Prizes from Armory to Main St. Music
Main St. Music Stage middle of 400 Block
Trunk R Treat - Middle Block of Main St (300 Block)
Pet Costume Contest by Lucky Dog at corner of Main & Depot St.
Trick or Treat through participating Main St. BusinessesFees/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
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Up to 15 varieties of Chili & Gormet Dogs available. $1.50/ea or 4/$5. Available 4p until over 6,000 dogs are sold.