Car Show and Pumpkin Day Saturday, September 26
Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:49pm
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Yes there is going to be a Car show and Pumpkin Weigh Off in Gonvick on Saturday, September 26. However, with the COVID there will be some down sizing of the event.
The Car Show will start with registration beginning at 9:00 am with cut-off time at noon. The show will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Registration will be held on Main Street as you enter town. Or you can pre-register with Stacy at the Gonvick City Clerk's Office at 170 Main Street or call 218-487-5243. This is the 15th annual Vintage Collectors Auto Show that has been held. There will be drawings for participants during the show. There is also $100 each for the top five awards based upon popular vote by all the participants in the show.
"Wild Wes" with Sundown will be playing DJ music from the 50's and 60's for the event.
Kandi's Kitchen will be open with Taco in a Bag, Potato Klub, Burger and Fries Specials starting at 7:00 am.
From 9 to 3 will be the 3rd Annual Quilters Downsizing Sale at the Community Center. That will include quilt fabric, books, household items, new crafts and decor. No fee but you need to have your own tables for the event.
"Walk or Wheels for Wade" sponsored by Samhold Church will begin at 10:30 am. That will begin at the church and go to Wades home with a ride provided for walkers back to town.
Vendors, crafters and or flea market vendors are welcome to set up on 1st Ave near the Community Center.
The Great Pumpkin weigh off is set for 2:30 in the afternoon following the close of the car show. Awards ceremony to follow under the tent at The Trap.
Dan Wagner, formerly from Gully will be in Gonvick for Pumpkin Day with the Land O Lakes milk truck. He will have ice cream treats for those who would like one. He usually comes for the Gonvick Lions Rodeo but that was canceled this year.
The Gonvick Lions Club is going to have a silent auction benefit for Wade Klema on Gonvick Pumpkin Day. (This is Wade's favorite day of the year AND his Birthday). The items donated will be set up along the streets of Gonvick and all proceeds will go to Wade and Kelly Klema. The Trap will have a tent set up and they will be selling pulled pork.
Music at the Trap from 8:30 to 12:30 in the tent by "Party Revolution" DJ to end the night.