Michigan Apple Fest

September is the official month that Michigan Apple Fest hosted in Sparta (just 10 minutes north of Grand Rapids)! It is a family oriented event celebrating the harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on “the Ridge” near Sparta, Michigan, the heart of Apple country. Kids Carnival, hands on art for kids, kiddie sling shot contest, live street entertainments featuring Will the Juggler, musicians, and more! We will have LOTS of local eats featuring Michigan Apples, Michigan beers & wines including the 2015 Official Michigan Apple Fest Beer of the Year by Cellar Brewing Co, a Apple Sling Shot Contest & much more make up this day long celebration.
The main events start at 10 am and go through early evening in the street festival atmosphere in downtown Sparta, the gateway to some of the best farmer’s markets in the state located on “The Ridge!”!