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
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 up to 20 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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FREE Movie! Ghostbusters (2016) Ionia Theatre
7:30 pm |
FREE to Public! |
All proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
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
Downtown Ionia
Main St. from M-66 to Kidd St.
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
Contact the Chamber Office for more information
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