Grantoberfest – Saturday, September 17 – FREE ADMISSION!
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (pancake breakfast starts at 8:30am)
Click here to download a vendor listing and map, as well as a schedule of events. We will hand these out as you come into the event as well.
Grantoberfest is a fun fall festival held at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds on Hwy 87 which was created as a way to showcase what Grantsburg has to offer. Our next Grantoberfest will be Saturday, September 17, 2011! As always, there will be lots to do and FREE TO ATTEND!
Start planning!
Wiener dog races! Do you have a wiener dog? Or maybe a wienie-wannabe (any breed of dog, under 25 pounds). This is one of the most popular events at Grantoberfest – don’t miss it! Sponsored by Grantsburg Animal Hospital. Entry forms are posted here. If you have questions, contact Bridget at 715-463-2536.
Scarecrow Decorating Contest: Bring your decorated scarecrow to the Chamber Info Booth between 8:30 and 10am to enter. Judging will be at 10:30 am. Prizes include ribbons and gift certificates for a free personal pan pizza from Holiday. One winner will be announced for each category: scariest, most realistic and most creative.
New this year: so far, for new events, we have a rock climbing wall and a big screen TV with Xbox 360 and Rockband! This is provided by the National Guard. We will also have a dunk tank sponsored by the Grantsburg Hockey Association. Many more vendors with lots of activities and goodies as well!
Premier Sponsors
- Farmers Independent Telephone Company
- US Bank
- The Pizza Place
- The Drive In
- Indianhead Credit Union
Here is a sample listing of our planned activities for 2011:
LIVE MUSIC
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm JT Entertainment – DJ playing all sorts of good songs – he may even take requests??!!
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am Gus Johnson – singing/playing guitar
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Grant Dawson & friend – singing, piano, guitar, mandolin and perhaps even a ukulele! Find him on Facebook.
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Kaptain Karl and a few of the Mississippi Seven – they play a mix of rock, old-time and classic country – both cover and original
CONTESTS & GAMES
- Great Pumpkin Contest (Wood River Garden Store) – bring your pumpkin anytime before 2:00. Awards announced at 2:30pm. Free to enter.
- Kickball Tournament (Community Bank) – Must pre-register by Sept. 12.
- Wiener Dog Race (Grantsburg Animal Hospital) – Sign up now or register that day from 11:30 – 12:30. Costume contest, look-a-like contest in addition to races and wienie-wannabe race! Race begins at 1:00 pm. $5 entry fee per dog.
- Scarecrow Decorating Contest – bring your decorated scarecrow to the fairgrounds anytime before 10:00 am. You can even drop them off between 4 and 7pm on Friday, Sept. 16. Free to enter. Prizes for winners of each category: scariest, most creative, most realistic.
- Ladies nail driving contest (Bass Lake Lumber) – 12:30 pm. Register at event. Free to participate.
FREE ACTIVITIES
- Temporary Tattoos (Burnett Plumbing)
- Petting Zoo – 10:00 – 5:00 pm.
- Cop Cars, Ambulance, Mounted Horses, McGruff the Crime Dog, Evidence lab tools, etc.
- Rock Climbing Wall (National Guard)
- Xbox 360 with Rockband (National Guard)
- Bouncy House (premier sponsors – see below)
- Inflatable Obstacle Course (premier sponsors)
- Hayrides (Four Cubs Farm)
- Mini-Golf (Grantsburg Golf Course)
- Dunk Tank (Grantsburg Hockey Association)
FOOD VENDORS
- Pancake breakfast – 8:30 – 10:30 am – Grace Baptist Youth Group
- Smoland Inn Breads – homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, brownies, etc.
- Firefly Bistro – smoothies and hamburgers
- Pizza Place – mmm…pizza:)
- The Drive In – pulled pork sandwiches with slaw and chips…not to mention HOMEMADE ROOTBEER!
- Burnett Dairy – samples of their award-winning cheese!
- T-Dawgs – fried cheese curds..we’re in Wisconsin afterall!
- Holiday – several favorites from the HOT STUFF menu!
- Grantsburg Family Foods – brownies, bread pudding, perhaps brats or steak bites…come to find out!
- Cotton Candy (Dollars for Scholars) – yum!!
- Brats (Grantsburg Fair Board) – hot off the grill!
VENDORS WITH INFO/PRODUCT BOOTHS
- Eniva – liquid products that provide health and medical benefits
- Tastefully Simple – dips, breads, mixes, drinks, etc. Products to purchase.
- Lean on Me Home Care – providers of in-home care for the elderly and disabled.
- Friends of Crex – information about Crex Meadows
- Premier Design Jewelry – beautiful, affordably-priced jewelry to suit a variety of fashion styles
- Pearce Wireless – our local Verizon & Dish Network outlet
- Harvey Allen Outdoors – ice houses, deer stands, sporting goods store
- Fiedler Ford – tour a new car!
- Chamber of Commerce / Info Booth – coloring contest for kids & CANDY! Stop by to learn more about Grantsburg or if you have questions about the event.
- Grantsburg Animal Hospital – providing care for animals in WI & MN. They will have stickers, coloring and activity sheets for the older kids.
- Friends of the Grantsburg Public Library – local author of the newly released book, Truth to be Told, will be there from 10am – Noon signing books! Also learn about the future of the Library and see how they are adding on! You can also apply for a library card at Grantoberfest!
- Grantsburg Fitness Center – stop by in the morning to receive a free pass to some of their fitness classes! Discovery Toys might be at their booth too!
- Simply Nutrition – talk to Brenda about her weight loss challenges!
- Luther Point Bible Camp – information about their outdoor ministry and retreat center. Musical appearances from part of their Impact Team throughout the day!
- Burnett County Healthy Life Coalition will be located with the cop cars, ambulance, etc.
- Burnett Medical Center – stop by for a balloon and other treats!
Contact our Planning Committee:
info@grantsburgchamber.com
Nicki Peterson, Chair – 715-463-5988
Adriana Addison – 715-463-3772
Anna Hedrix – 715-488-2585
Thanks to Cilla Bauer, Cris Peterson and Nicki Peterson for taking photos of the events for our photo slideshow.
