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

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