Grabbin' O' the Green
Wednesday, March 17th, from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Truth be told, while many of us here in Howell are not Irish (no Blarney!), this is a town that heartily embraces the old Irish expression: "May your hand be stretched out in friendship and never in want!"
Thus, we introduce our first "Grabbin' O' the Green" Event - Downtown Howell's way of extending a welcoming hand to all looking for their own pot of gold. It's all happening from noon to 8:00 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day (March 17th), and it's surely not to be missed.
Folks will grab some green - and lots of fun - every half-hour in our Cash Grab Booth. They'll seize big savings and more from our local merchants. And the end o' the evening gift certificate drawing will be the icing on the potato cake...ok, make that Porter Cake.
There will be strolling 'guest' leprechauns to catch, activities to watch (and no - no "Grand RiverDance!") and bit o' magic in the air as folks of all stripes come to Downtown Howell, get their Irish on and grab a special night out that may well pay for itself! (After all, you don't have to be Irish to appreciate an extra helping of Cabbage).
Cash Grab Booth: Located inside 216 W. Grand River (former Aria Books space), from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. At LEAST 16 chances to enter the booth during event by drawing your ticket. Tickets are available at the event location, 216 W. Grand River, or from guest leprechauns walking around downtown. Tickets must be turned in to 216 W. Grand River prior to the drawings, which take place every hour (12:00, 1:00, 2:00, etc.) for at least two chances to enter the booth over the next hour. YOU MUST BE PRESENT during the drawing to win. Additional chances MAY be possible to enter booth, which is to be determined by event date.
"Findin' O' the Relics" Quest: Grab your game card and match the photos with all participating merchants. Turn in your completed game card to 216 W. Grand River before 8:00 p.m. One winner will be drawn from all correct game pieces for a $25 gift card to Uptown Coffeehouse.
End of the Night Drawing: At 8:00 p.m. all non-winning Cash Grab ticket entries will be entered into a final drawing at 216 W. Grand River (former Aria Books space). Prizes include store gift certificates and merchandise from sponsors and participating merchants.
Irish Costume Contest: Get your Irish on! Come to 216 W. Grand River (former Aria Books space) at 6:30 p.m. (registration starts at 6:00) with your best Irish costume! The top three costume winners will win a $100, $75, and $50 gift certificate redeemable at all Downtown Howell participating stores. All costume contest participants will be judged on three criteria: 1) Costume with the most "green;" 2) Originality; 3) Humor. Registration for the costume contest is free and begins at 6:00 p.m. at 216 W. Grand River. You may pre-register for the costume contest by emailing your name and phone number to klwilliams@downtownhowell.org, or calling 517-540-6717.
Presented by Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority.
LOCATION OF CASH GRAB BOOTH and COSTUME CONTEST - 216 W. Grand River (former Aria Books)
