Ionia families always look forward to the Autumn Celebration! Trick-or-Treating is available all along Main Street (at businesses as well as a trunk or treat in the street) for the children, and everyone can also enjoy the Independent Bank Chili Dawg Challenge. Entrants make and sell chili dogs of all kinds, and the money raised goes to charity. A small midway is set up for children to play games, there is a costume contest for pets, and a chili dog eating contest. This is an event not to be missed!