Saturday, October 12, 2024 – 10 AM – 4 PM

Historic Downtown Lowell

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through beautiful, historic Lowell and explore the Autumn Marketplace along Main Street and the Riverwalk.  You’ll find a bountiful gathering of crafts, repurposed treasures, home-grown food, concessions and great restaurants.

While you’re here, enjoy the Chili Cook Off! Tasting and judging will happen from 1 PM to 4 PM (while chili supplies last) and requires a wristband to sample. MAXIMUM OF 300 WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE. Wristbands will be sold to the public for $10 each at the Chamber office at 113 Riverwalk Plaza on:

Free parking and lots of fun for the whole family! This is a rain or shine event – please dress accordingly.

CHILI COOK-OFF – CALL FOR ENTRIES!

As part of Lowell’s Harvest Celebration, area restaurants, residents, organizations, and clubs are invited to join the Chili Cook-off. Participating restaurants will serve chili in front of their establishments and public participants will set-up along the Riverwalk in spots assigned by the Chamber. The Cook-off winner will receive bragging rights, a trophy to keep, and will be determined by popular vote.

NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to a trophy and bragging rights, $500 will be awarded to a local, Lowell nonprofit of the winner’s choosing (or a nonprofit Lowell Area Chamber Member in good standing)!

Registration for public chili contestants is now closed.

Note: The Chamber reserves the right to add additional award categories and prizes at any time.

CRAFTERS, ARTISTS, MAKERS & COMMERCIAL VENDORS

The Market will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, October 12. Vendors will be assigned a spot on the sidewalk adjacent to Main Street or along the riverwalk. The cost to participate is $50 per 10×10 booth space. View the application below to learn more. Applications are due no later than Friday, October 4, 2024.

Harvest Hustle 5K Run/Walk – Provided by Lowell Community Wellness

A staple event during Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 12, this is a family-stroller-pet friendly event. Lace up your shoes and get ready for the Harvest Hustle 5K Run / Walk.

NEW RACE ROUTE THIS YEAR!  The race will take place in a new location, starting at Impact Church (in the parking lot) at 8:30 AM and running along the Lowell Area Trailway, through both the North and South Grand River Riverfront Parks, and crossing over the beautiful Lowell Wooden Footbridge. We are excited to showcase this beautiful part of Lowell.

18 and under- $20

Adults- $25

Packet Pickup on Friday, October 11, from 4:30-6 PM at Ivy Rehabilitation in Lowell, and the morning of the race, from 7:30-8:15am.