Pumpkin Roll, Autumn Apple Day Is Oct. 7

Several events will highlight St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce's annual Autumn Apple Days celebration Saturday, October 7, including a new event, Bark in the Park, which includes contests and a parade for dogs.

"This is for our community members," said Janet Peterson, executive director of St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce. "Visitors are certainly welcome, of course, but Autumn Apple Days is something that we like to do to bring the community and the businesses who support St. Ignace together."

Free admission will be offered at both Fort de Buade and the city's Museum of Ojibwa Culture throughout the day. Door prizes will be given.

A pooch parade is one of the many events to be held during Mackinac Animal Aid Association's Bark in the Park. The parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. from the Chamber of Commerce building, across the street from Star Line's main dock downtown. Afterward, the dogs will be blessed, followed by contests and activities for both the dogs and their owners behind the Chamber of Commerce building.

Registration will be held between noon and 12:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for each dog. All proceeds will go toward the Mackinac County Animal Shelter. All dogs must be on a leash during the event. Cider and doughnuts will be provided. In case of inclement weather, Bark in the Park will be held the following Saturday, October 14.

At 4 p.m., families can participate in the annual Pumpkin Roll at Goudreau Hill, next to City Hall. Pumpkins will be available at City Hall.

St. Ignace Saints varsity football players will be holding an allyou can-eat pancake dinner at McDonald's Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $4 per person. Proceeds will benefit the LaSalle High School football program.