25th Gonvick Pumpkin Day this weekend September 29
Tue, 09/25/2018 - 9:41am
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The date is here for the pumpkin day in Gonvick. Saturday, September 29 there will be several things going on. It will be the 25th year that they have held the event.
Stop by NB&C to do pumpkin bowling until Friday. The winner will be announced before the pumpkin weigh-off.
Kandi’s Kitchen will be Potato Klub and other specials.
The Sunday School at Samhold Lutheran Church will be serving a breakfast from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
The 13th annual car show will be held on Main Street. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. with cut-off at noon. Pre-register with Stacy at the Gonvick City Clerk’s Office at 170 Main Street or call 218-487-5243 or register that day. No charge for the event and the top 5 based upon popular vote by participants wins $100 each.
Sundown with DJ “Wild Wes” will be playing 50’s and 60’s music during the event.
The Gonvick Fire Department will serve burgers and hot dogs and have a raffle drawing.
Games for children and prizes will be drawn on the south side of the Gonvick Community Center and a pumpkin candy drop. Bed races will be held. Sign up with the City Clerk 218-487-5243 or Devin Aakre. There will be prize money awarded. $500 for the first place team. More teams are needed.
The pumpkin weigh-off will start at 3:30 in the afternoon. If you want to be comfortable watching the pumpkin weighing bring your lawn chairs to the event.
The Gonvick Jubilee Committee which sponsors the event will have a stand to sell pumpkin goodies.
Vendors are welcome to set-up on First Ave between Elm and Main Street. Near the Gonvick Community Center. Bring your own table at no charge.
Girl Scouts will have a pie eating contest.
To end the day stop by The Trap in the tent and enjoy the “Acoust Hicks” playing. Acoust Hicks was founded in 2012, and is an acoustic guitar-based rock and roll group. The group consists of Shane Fjerstad on lead vocals and guitar, Casey Hanevold on lead guitar, Chris Carter on percussion and Sonny Johnson on bass.