September 26th to September 29th, 2019

The Festival of the Pines is a time-honored celebration of our area Christmas tree growers and lumbering industries. The Festival kicks off on Thursday evening with The Prince & Princess of the Pines Pageant (5:30p). Business After 5 on Friday downtown in the Food & Beverage Tent from 5-7 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, network, socialize enjoy hors-d’oeuvres, door prizes, and more! Saturday is a day full of activities such as the Dog Show, Chili Cook-Off, Lumberjack Competition, LIVE music Friday & Saturday night in the Food & Beverage Tent!

JOIN JC AND THE Q-CREW SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28^TH AT THE FESTIVAL OF PINES IN DOWNTOWN LAKE CITY FROM NOON TO 2 PM. FIND THE Q100 TENT TO TAKE YOUR CHANCE AT THE Q100 SPIN TO WIN WHEEL, 99.3 TRAVERSE CITY, 100.3 GRAYLING THE ONLY PLACE FOR ROCK AND ROLL.

Thursday, September 26th

MISSAUKEE GOLF CLUB  

We are proud to host a gorgeous 18-hole course right here in Missaukee County.

Enjoy specials all weekend long!

Missaukee Golf Club

5300 S. Morey Road

More info: (231) 839-2901

Visit Missaukee Golf Club Website

GENTLY USED BOOK SALE

9a to 6p

210 S. Canal Street

Visit Ardis Missaukee District Library Website

35th ANNUAL PRINCE & PRINCESS OF THE PINES PAGEANT

The time-honored tradition continues! Open to Lake City Kindergartners! Join us as we crown this year’s new Festival of the Pines royalty!

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Sponsored by The Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce

Downtown City Park Stage

Friday, September 27th

BUSINESS AFTER 5

5p to 7p

A time to network & socialize with Chamber members & area business owners!

Door Prizes! Hors d’oeuvres!

$5 Entry  (covers your tent admission for the evening)

Festival Event Tent

MUSIC IN THE TENT

6p to 1a

LIVE Music & DJ in the Tent!

$5 Admission – Must be 21 or older to enter with a valid ID

Festival Event Tent

Sponsored by The Lake City Chamber

Saturday, September 28th

MASON LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST

7a to 11a 

All you can eat in the tent!

$6 Adults, Children 10 & Under FREE!

Festival Event Tent

Sponsored by: Masonic Lodge #408

ARTS, CRAFTS, & VENDORS IN THE PARK

 Click for 2019 Application

9a to 5p

Handcrafted & various new items will be available for purchase during the festival. You can also find various non-profits & organizations with information available to share.

Downtown City Park

9a Registration

10a Show

Open to healthy, vaccinated & non-aggressive dogs.

FUN CATEGORIES!

Lumber Jack/Lumber Jill Costume Contest

Brain Freeze Competition

Musical Chairs

Woof Relay

Sled Pull

$10 Donation

Proceeds raised will support the food bank at the Missaukee Humane Society

REGISTER HERE

Thanks to our sponsors!

Freedom Kennels Training Center

Evergreen Excavating

The Tasty Treat

YOUTH ARCHERY TOURNAMENT

10a Registration – 11a Start Time

$10

Maple Grove Park

Hosted by: Blazing Arrows Archery Club

More info call: (231) 839-5574

HORSESHOE COMPETITION

11a Registration 12p Start Time

$5 Per Person

Lake City Eagles

4154 E. Houghton Lake Road

Sponsored by: Missaukee Title Company & Lake City Chamber

LUMBERJACK CONTEST

12p Registration 1p Start 

1p to 5p 

Hosted by The Helsel Family

Ax throw

Chainsaw Competition

2-Man Crosscut

Water boil

You won’t want to miss this action!

Festival Event Tent & Old Williard House Lot

Sponsored by: Lake City Chamber & Contributors

CHILI COOK-OFF

Set up 11a

12p Start Time

You can sample Chili while you watch the Lumberjack Contest!

If you would like to enter a chili, click HERE for a registration form.

Or you can contact the Chamber at (231) 839-4969 or email info@lakecitymich.com

Festival Event Tent

WIN A 2019 JOHN DEERE GATOR 560E!

DRAWING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 10P

$20 Per Ticket – ONLY 1,250 TICKETS SOLD!

WIN a 2019 John Deere Gator 560E purchased from Bader & Sons Co.!

You do not need to be present to win.

Raffle Tickets sponsored by Gary Geiger Construction Inc.

Festival Event Tent

CLICK HERE FOR THE LAKE CITY AREA CHAMBER WEBSITE