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Autumn Celebration - Chili Dawg Challenge 2023
Event Sponsors
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 8,000 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. Tickets will be $2 each or 3 for $5 Available @ 5PM until 8PM or until sold out, whichever comes first. All proceeds to benefit local children's organizations. |
Contact Independent Bank for a Chili Dawg Booth: jdinehart@ibcp.com Chili Dawg Eating Contest Pre Register 4:30pm ($10) limited to 1st 10 registrations Contest @ 6:30PM |
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Scarecrow Alley Frightening and creative designs line lampposts along Main St.
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Registration is free to members. (Get more info here) $25-$50 participation fee to all others. Please use Register button near top of page. |
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Restore Church Harvest Carnival Enjoy games in the 400 block of Main St. 4:00 - 6:00pm
The Conqueros Strength Team performs at 5:30PM |
NO Registration FREE to Public! |
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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 in the Theatre from 4:30pm - 5:15pm Contest begins at ~5:30pm |
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Main St. Business |
NO Registration Trick or Treat - |
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| Main St. Seasonal Storefront Decorating Contest | Main St. Businesses - Click Here to Register by October 18th Residents & Visitors - Click Here for info or to Vote (Oct 18 @ 12pm - Oct 26 @ 6:30pm) |
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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 is 4:30pm to 6:30pm in front of Mercantile Bank building Contest begins at 7:00 pm 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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Ionia Party Tent Rental |
No Registration FREE to public! |
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
October 26, 2023
4:30 - 7:30PM
Location
Downtown Ionia
Main St. from M-66 to Kidd St.
Fees/Admission
Website
Contact Information
Contact the Chamber Office for more information
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