28th Annual Ellsworth Pig
Roast
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY
Register at Chain-O-Lakes
Sporting Goods on Center St
Prizes in child and adult
categories.
Largest fish, any species.
Through Sunday 12 noon.
6:00 to
View pictures and memoribilia from days gone by at
the Museum. Calendars & photos are offered for
sale. Sponsored
by the
6:00 PM ice cream social
Banks Township Hall on
Enjoy ice cream with all the toppings for just $2.50 at this fundraiser
benefiting Ellsworth Community Schools, hosted by the
Ellsworth PTO, sponsored by Charlevoix State Bank.
Banks Township Hall on
Children are invited to dress up for the contest. Pig snouts are available for contestants
at the Ellsworth Branch of the Charlevoix State Bank. Entrants will have pictures taken at
Banks Township Hall on
View the family movie
“Babe”. Movie shown upstairs at the historic Banks Township Hall in
Ellsworth. A fun time for the entire family following the Ice Cream Social.
Approx. 90 Minutes, rated G. Fun for the whole family plus, free popcorn.
Sponsored by the Ellsworth Lioness Club & the
Pig Roast Committee.
SATURDAY
Elementary
School Parking Lot
Registration begins at
$15 entry fee.
Sponsored by the
Proceeds benefit the
Banks Township Hall on
Fill yourself up post run or pre parade with pancakes,
eggs, and sausage! Proceeds benefit the Belltower
Reformed Church Youth Mission Trip. Hosted by the Belltower
Reformed Church Youth Group
Leaving Elementary Parking Lot
The Banks
Township Historical Society is hosting a repeat of last year’s exciting
new event – A trolley tour focusing on the area history. Over 30 points of interest will be
described on this 30 minute tour of the
Sponsored by the
Pre-register with Jan Olach
at
Up
Grand Marshal: Mary Faculak, Director of East Jordan/Ellsworth Chamber of
Commerce Sr Citizen King & Queen:
Harold & June Veldkamp Citizen of the Year:
to be announced. Featuring the
Leaving Elementary Parking Lot
See description above.
Trolley leaves
Sponsored by the
Softball Field at Elementary School
Immediately following the parade. Featuring games of
skill, prizes, face painting, mini tractor pull, and Twister Joe entertaining
with his balloon tying expertise!
Concession stand open offering hot dogs, snacks, and beverages for sale at the blue
shed.
Sponsored by the Ellsworth PTO and Pig Roast Committee
Elementary Cafeteria
Delicious roast pork,
sandwich bun, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, beverage and homemade
desserts. A limited
amount of Kielbasa & Kraut is available. Adults: $7, Sr
Citizens and Kids $6.
Elementary School under the Tent
Music by a local Brass Quintet until
Sponsored by Steve Parafin and Exit Realty
South lawn of the High School, Park
& Main Streets
From Escanaba,
MI, the Great Lakes Timber show has performed at state and county fairs, theme
parks, sports shows and festivals across the country. Two half-hour shows
will be presented on Saturday featuring chainsaw carving,
axe throwing, modified chain sawing, log rolling in a 4,000 gallon pool and
loads of good clean family humor.
Lawn seating. Spectators are encouraged to
bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Entry Fee $5 per person, family fee $12 for up to two adults & kids
under 18 living in the household.
Sponsored by the Pig Roast Committee, Banks
Township, Charlevoix State Bank, Drenth Brothers and
Grandstand,
Featuring teams from around
the state.
Over $1000 in prize money awarded.
Entry Fee $3 per person.
Sponsored by the Ellsworth Farmer’s
Exchange, Drenth Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and
Lions
Registration @
Prizes awarded in Girls and Boys divisions, beginning Jr. High and up
overall.
SUNDAY
Elementary School
Special Music, Worship
Service, and Hymn Sing.
Message by
Pastor David Heiser, Youth Pastor from
Volunteers are always
welcome!
To join the committee, contact Donna Heeres @ clerk@bankstownship.net
or call
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