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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
October 26, 2023 Downtown Ionia
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Autumn Celebration - Chili Dawg Challenge 2023
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
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
Trunk-R-TreatRegistration is free to members.
(Get more info here)
$25-$50 participation fee to all others.
Please use Register button near top of page.
Registration in the Theatre from 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Contest begins at ~5:30pm
Trick or Treat
FREE to Public!
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)
Pre-Registration is 4:30pm to 6:30pm in front of Mercantile Bank building
Contest begins at 7:00 pm
FREE to Public!
NO Registration
FREE to Public!
Pumpkin Decorating
(TBD)
No Registration
FREE to public!
Date and Time
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
4:30 - 7:30PM
Location
Main St. from M-66 to Kidd St. Fees/Admission
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Frightening and creative designs line lampposts along Main St.
Enjoy games and even a sack race in the 400 block of Main St. 4:00 pm till prizes run out.
3 age groups with 1st through 3rd place winner in each. Located at Ionia Theatre.
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!
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