Festival of the Pines
September 15-17, 2023
Lake City, Michigan
It is that time of year where we honor our Christmas Tree and Lumbering industries with the Festival of the Pines.

Festival of the Pines hoodies and hats are on sale at the Chamber Office, 112 E John St., Lake City and Event Tent located in the City Park during the Festival.
Thank You!
We want to thank our sponsors, businesses and
volunteers that support this event. Without them we
wouldn’t be able to have this fun filled festival.
If you would like to get involved with any of our
events, please either email us at:
[email protected] or give us a call, (231)
839-4969.
Also follow us on Facebook or visit our website for all
the latest and greatest things that are going on in our
community: www.missaukeechamber.com
Thank You to Our 2023 Festival of the Pines Sponsors
Lumber Jack
Carrigan Insurance Agency
Wright's AFC Homes
Elliott Building & Excavations
Halliday Sand & Gravel
Outside Edge Concrete Construction
Dutchman Tree Farms
Hammer's Pub & Grub
Lumber Jill
Forest Area Federal Credit Union
Ebel’s Supply & HDWE/Heating
Kaminski’s-Get-Away
2 The Moon Bakery
Don's American Pizza
Cadillac Renewable Energy
Flannel
Red Fox Enterprises
Town Pump
Getty Tree Farms
Axe
Green Needle Plantation
Scheper's Agency
Missaukee County Commission on Aging
Arletta’s Flowers & Gifts
Berly's Barbershop
NAPA
Auto Value of Lake City
Special Recognition to:
Forest Area Federal Credit Union Donation of $100 for Kid’s Parade
Coffey Insurance for Sponsoring the Chili Cook Off
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 15th
-
LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
Books, DVD’s Puzzles, & More!
Ardis Missaukee Library -
CHAINSAW WOOD CARVING CONTEST
9:30am-5:00pm
Downtown Lake City; Willard Lot -
MUSIC, & BEVERAGE IN THE EVENT TENT
7pm-11:00pm
LIVE MUSIC - 2nd Hand Band
Admission $5
– Must Be 21 or Older with ID
Saturday, September 16th
-
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST
7am-11am
All You Can Eat at the Event Tent!
Suggested $8 donation
10 & under are free
Sponsored by: Masonic Lodge, #408 -
LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
9am-12pm
Books, DVD’s, Puzzles, & More!
Ardis Missaukee Library -
MISSAUKEE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
10am-11am
Native Plant Sale & Free Workshop
101 S Main St -
CRAFTS VENDORS
9am-5pm
Downtown City Park -
CHAINSAW WOOD CARVING CONTEST
9:30am-5:00pm
Downtown Lake City; Willard Lot
Wood Carving Auction at 5:00pm -
SKEGOGG AXE THROWING BOOTH
10am—6pm
Willard Lot -
LAKE CITY’S WOMEN’S CLUB
10am – 4pm
Basket Raffle
Downtown City Park -
BLAZING ARROW’S ARCHERY TOURNAMENT
10am Registration – 11am
Start Target & 3D Archery
Maple Grove Park
Hosted by: Blazing Arrows Archery Club
Cost: $15.00 per competitor
More Info: Call (231) 839-5574
Sponsors: Bowright Whiskey, LGC Tent Rental, Roger's of Lake City -
SENIOR CENTER
11am—3pm
Loaded Potato Bar
120 E. John St. -
PRINCE & PRINCESS OF THE PINES CONTEST
11am – 12pm
Downtown City Park Stage
Bring Your Lawn Chairs! -
LUMBERJACK – LUMBERJILL CHILDREN’S PARADE
1pm—2pm
Starting at the City Park -
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
1pm—???
Register at the Chamber Office or online at MissuakeeChamber.com
$15 per person
Event Tent Downtown City Park -
CHILDREN’S SAWDUST DIG & ACTIVITIES
2pm At the City Park
Immediately following the children’s parade -
GREASED PIG CONTEST
2pm
Ages 5 years old & up may participate
Willard Lot -
CHILI COOK-OFF
1pm-3pm
Event Tent Downtown City Park
Sponsored by: Carrigan Insurance -
PAINT ‘N’ PARTY
3pm – 4:30pm
Event Tent in City Park
Cost: $40.00 per person -
EVENT TENT ENTERTAINMENT - Jesse Jones
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Event Tent in City Park -
MUSIC & BEVERAGE IN THE EVENT TENT
8P-11:30P -
LIVE MUSIC NIGHT TRAIN - Kenny Puffer
Admission $5
— Must Be 21 or Older with ID -
GRILL PACKAGE TICKET PULLED—EVENT TENT
10pm
Event Tent
Winner of Grill Package Raffle pulled & announced
Sponsors: Roger's of Lake City, Kaminski's Get-A-Way -
“FUN” CONTEST
10P—Event Tent
Best Dressed Lumberjack Couple
Queen of the Tent
Lumberjack Lady
Largest Beer Gut
Best Lumberjack Gear
Sunday, September 17th
-
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST
7am-11am
All You Can Eat at the Event Tent!
Suggested $8 donation
10 & under are free
Sponsored by: Masonic Lodge, #408