Join us downtown for a day of fall festivities on Saturday, October 7, 2023!
Join us downtown for a day of fall festivities on Saturday, October 7, 2023 throughout downtown with Thunder Bay Arts, the Fresh Palate, and the Black Sheep Pub!
- Taste the area's best chilis and chowders at the Chili Chowder Cook-off from 12-2 pm on Second Ave
- Enjoy kids' activities with Thunder Bay Arts from 12-2 pm such as pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, and cookie decorating
- View creative displays as part of the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Competition
- Enjoy live music at the Black Sheep's Oktoberfest & 13th Anniversary Party from 12 pm- close
- Taste Michigan brews at Fresh Palate's Sunrise Suds Tap Takeover from 4 pm- 10 pm on Second Ave.
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schedule of events
Chili Chowder Cook-off | 12 - 2 pm | Second Ave.
Sample the area's best chilis and chowders at downtown's annual cook-off! Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Check-in and ticket set up will be at the intersection of Chisholm St. and Second Ave. Grab a drink from the Social District and see who will take home Best in Show ($250 cash prize), Best Chili and Best Chowder ($200), Most Creative Recipe ($100) and Most Spirited Team ($100).
COMPETITORS NEEDED! Home cooks and professional chefs welcomed! Register your entry by October 1. View registration packet here.
Sample the area's best chilis and chowders at downtown's annual cook-off! Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Check-in and ticket set up will be at the intersection of Chisholm St. and Second Ave. Grab a drink from the Social District and see who will take home Best in Show ($250 cash prize), Best Chili and Best Chowder ($200), Most Creative Recipe ($100) and Most Spirited Team ($100).
COMPETITORS NEEDED! Home cooks and professional chefs welcomed! Register your entry by October 1. View registration packet here.
Kids Activities | 12 - 3 pm | Culligan Plaza & Center Alley
Bring the family downtown for a variety of kids' activities hosted by Thunder Bay Arts! Activities include:
Bring the family downtown for a variety of kids' activities hosted by Thunder Bay Arts! Activities include:
- Pumpkin painting and pumpkin bowling
- Cookie decorating with Annette Carlson of Save Your Fork
- Build your own mini sailboat and sail in the Culligan Plaza fountain
- Tractor and wagon rides
Oktoberfest & 13th Anniversary Party | 12 pm - 11 pm | Black Sheep Pub
The Black Sheep Pub, located at 113 S. Second Ave., is celebrating its 13th anniversary! From 12 pm- close, stop by their pub and enjoy live music, new Oktoberfest releases on draft, drink specials, and more.
The Black Sheep Pub, located at 113 S. Second Ave., is celebrating its 13th anniversary! From 12 pm- close, stop by their pub and enjoy live music, new Oktoberfest releases on draft, drink specials, and more.
Sunrise Suds Tap Takeover | 4 pm - 10 pm | Second Ave.
Sample Michigan's best brews at the Fresh Palate's annual Sunrise Suds Tap Takeover! Second Avenue will be closed for live music and beer sampling. More info coming soon.
Sample Michigan's best brews at the Fresh Palate's annual Sunrise Suds Tap Takeover! Second Avenue will be closed for live music and beer sampling. More info coming soon.