Urban HayDay
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Kick off the fall season at Hudsonville's Urban Hay Day on Saturday, October 17 from 11am-5pm! Enjoy all of the festivities right in down town Hudsonville at two locations (connected by hay rides!). Stop by either Gemmen's Home & Hardware or the Hudsonville Farmer's Co-Op to start your fall adventure!
Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities
Music
Enjoy the music that will be playing on both sides. Listening to it liven up the atmosphere throughout the day.
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Critter Barn
A fan favorite! Come check out all of the furry friends at the Critter Barn display. The educational farm exhibit is a great way for you to experience a little touch of country, right downtown Hudsonville. The animals are all very friendly and demonstrations will happen throughout the day.
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Mechanical Bull
Don't pass up the chance to ride the Mechanical Bull! See if you can hang on for the longest amount of time. Hold on for the PRIZE!
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Pumpkin Races
Build your pumpkin and bring it to Urban Hay Day! Add wheels and cool designs to race down our track! Let's see who is the fastest this year. Prizes for the winner! Races start at 2PM.
Pumpkin Racing Rules:
1. Not wider than 24"
2. Not more than 20 pounds.
3. Cannot be built on a platform.
4. Check in your pumpkin from 11P- 1:30P. You may leave it there once it's registered.
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Costume Contest Walk
The walk begins at 4:30P. Meet at Farmer's Co-op by the DJ booth. Put on your Halloween outfit and join us in our Costume Walk on our new bike path! The judges will vote for their favorite costume and award the winner at Grand Valley Health Plan! It's an excuse to dress up in your Halloween costume EARLY! New this year: dress up as a group and pledge for a goal you may have!Sponsored by:
Pony Rides
Ride around at Gemmens on a pony from 1pm-5pm!Brought to you by:
Mini Train Rides
Who would pass up a ride around Farmers Co-op in a mini train?! Hop on board and enjoy the ride.
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Halloween House
See what the Halloween house is decked out in this year! Get some candy when you go visit!
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Relaxation Tent
Take a break and grab a water under Sheldon Meadows tent. It'll be near the cider and donuts, so relax while enjoying your fall treat!
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Eating Contests
Who thinks they have what it takes to beat your friends in an eating competition? Sign up at the information booth when you come by! I promise, you'll have to eat TASTY treats!
Apple Pie Eating Contest is sponsored by:
Schedule:
Apple Pie Contest- 12:00 PM
Arby's New Sliders - 2:00 PM
Pumpkin Carving
Use your creativity to carve a design out of a pumpkin. Take it home with you to show off your work!Pumpkin carving, $1.00, no mess at home guaranteed.
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Hay Rides
Hop on the hay ride to travel to both locations. What a fun way to travel from one side of the event to the other! Hay rides running all day.
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Tractor Show
Come check out all the different types of tractors and even vote for your favorite one! The tractor show is from 11am-3pm.
Town Decorations
Enjoy the fall decorations that will spruce up Downtown Hudsonville leading up to Urban Hay Day!
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Cider and Donuts
Complimentary donuts from 12pm-1pm!When you think of fall your mouth starts to water just over the thought of cider and donuts that go with the season, especially Post Family Farm donuts! Come enjoy some at Urban HayDay!
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Rubber Chicken Launch
Have you ever wondered how far your Rubber Chicken can go?! Well now you can find out at Urban HayDay. Prices start at $2 for a chicken, and $5 for 3 chickens. Win a prize if your chicken aims the most accurately!Sponsored by:
Kiddo Corral & Prize Pack
Keep the fun going at the kiddo corral! Play kids games and participate in activities for a chance to win a prize pack sponsored by:
- American Cancer Society (Musical Limbo)
- Back to Health Chiropractic: Guessing Game. (Guess correctly and get a prize!)
- Bath Fitter
- Hudsonville Chiropractic
- Hudsonville Dental Association
- Hudsonville Family Dentistry
- Higher Health Chriopractic (bean bag toss)
- KBC Home Improvement
- Lake Michigan Credit Union
- Life Family Chiropractic
- Mary Kay (Spider Matching Game)
- Performance Plus Quick Lube (Guess how many candy pieces are in the jar. Drawing for a gift card.)
- Rebath of Grand Rapids
- Renewal by Andersons
- West Michigan Community Bank (Pin the Ghost Game)
Kids Tractor Pull
Come compete in Urban Hay Day's first ever kids tractor pull. Pedal to the finish line for a chance to win prizes.Ages 3yr.-10yr. Registration begins at 12:00pm and races start at 1pm.
Inflatable
Hop around on a Farm or Cow bounce house. Also, take a turn in a Human Hamster Ball! See who can run/roll to the finish line first!Sponsored by:
Pumpkin Smash
Watch us drop pumpkins from the top of a fire truck ladder! The top of every hour we will drop them a little higher. See how far they explode!
Need Directions?
Thanks to Vredevoogd-Brummel Insurance, we will again have great signage up around the festival to show you just where to go for each of the activities mentioned above! The information boards will be located near the information booth and hay rides at both locations.
Dinner Options
Enjoy a bite to eat at the Farmer's Co-op location.Deann Reed: Funnel Cakes (Pumpkin and apple will be the two featured funnel cakes!)
Vitale's Pizza!
Dallas Delli Barbeque
If you are interested in hosting an event or have an idea for a new event or educational topic that you would find beneficial to your business, please let us know!