They had so much fun they needed a nap!

2008 St. Ignace Bayside Fall Fest:
Autumn Apple Days and The Great Pumpkin Roll!

October 4, 2008

Schedule of Events

General Events

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

• Farmer's Market, St. Ignace Municipal Marina - Enjoy fresh produce and local crafts

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

• Free Admission at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture & Fort de Buade Museum - Register for door prizes for all ages!

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

• BC Pizza 20th Anniversary Celebration - Pizza Eating Contest!
  • "The Sarge" - One Pizza - One Person - One Hour
  • Enter to Win - $100 worth of BC Gift Certificates and a Free T-Shirt
  • Bean Bag Toss on the Deck
• Free Hay Rides - St. Ignace Marina to Little Bear East 
• Amacher's Riding Horses - in the parking lot at Little Bear East.  Come see, pet or ride!
• Allied EMS Ambulance Open House & Tours - Marina Parking Lot

11:00 a.m. - ?

• "Pumpkin Patch" Sale, across from City Hall on North State Street.  Gros Cap School Parent-Teacher Organization

12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m.

• St. Ignace Fire Department Open House
  • Fire Prevention Week - "Prevent Home Fires"

4:00 p.m.

• The Great Pumpkin Roll, Goudreau Hill, next to City Hall
  • Prizes awarded
  • All ages welcome
  • Rain or Shine
  • 'Rolling Pumpkins' will be available to purchase for $1.00 from Gros Cap PTO near the Fire Hall.
  • Complimentary treats provided by the Mackinac Grille

Under the Kid's Tent - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• FREE Apple Cider, Donuts, Barrel of Peanuts (donuts donated by St. Ignace Big Boy)
• Bake Sale - St. Ignace Schools Parent-Teacher Organization
• Apple Days  - Apple Bingo
• Fun for ALL ages throughout the downtown businesses.  Apple Bingo cards available until 2:00 p.m.; prizes available until 3:00 p.m.
• Boardwalk History Scavenger Hunt - prizes for adults & kids!
• Pumpkin Decorating Contest
  • Don't forget to cast your vote (One cent per vote) for your favorite pumpkin!
• Bounce House - next to Kid's Tent, by the Class of 2009.
• Games from 1:00-2:30 p.m. 
  • Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
  • Dangling Donuts
  • Mummy Wrap
• Pie In The Face Auction at 2:30 p.m.  Place your bid on a local celebrity for a chance to throw a pie in his/her face.  All auction proceeds will benefit a local charity or organization.  Prizes sponsored by First National Bank of St. Ignace.

1:00 p.m. - Fall Contests - Enter To Win!

• Bake Off - Make your best pie and have it judged! Win the coveted 'Golden Spoon' Award (award sponsored by First National Bank of St. Ignace)
• Kid's Division - up to 18 years of age
• Adult Division - over 18 years of age
• Build A Turkey Contest (award sponsored by First National Bank of St. Ignace)
• Fall Drawing Contest (award sponsored by First National Bank of St. Ignace)

Under the Big Tents

Noon - Enjoy soup, breads, apple cider, donuts, barrels of peanuts, beer , wine & pop

2:00-8:00 p.m.

• Live Music with 'Catholic Girls Gone Bad' & 'Crossing X'
• Enjoy soup, breads, apple cider, donuts, & barrels of peanuts
• Beer, wine, pop, and more!

Tickets for food and drink in Adult Tent will be available for $1.00 each.

Brought to you by members of the St. Ignace Business Association, the St. Ignace Visitors Burean and the St. Ignace Events Committee.

Confirm schedule by visiting www.stignace.com, or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 643-8717.

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