Moonlight Madness Sales in Sparta!
October 22, 2009 by DDA
Filed under Announcements, Events, News
On Friday, October 30, visit downtown Sparta to participate in the Moonlight Madness Sales from 5 – 7 pm. Check out the discounts at participating stores: Moonlight Madness 2009! Costume Contests, sales from 15% to 25% off, prizes, cookies, coffee, and more! At these sale prices, you can pick up some early Christmas gifts, pick [...]
Halloween Activities
October 15, 2009 by DDA
Filed under Events, News For Kids!
On Saturday, October 31, the Village of Sparta will be delighted to find a host of safe activities for families to enjoy! Begin the evening with a train tour at the Railroad Depot Museum (400 N. Union Street) from 3:30 – 5 pm. At 5 pm, line up at the Railroad Depot Museum for a Kids [...]
Apple Festival: Last Weekend in September
August 25, 2009 by DDA
Filed under Events, Sparta TODAY Newspaper
Sparta’s new Apple Festival, called Harvest on the Ridge is scheduled for the last weekend in September and organizers say there are more than just a few things for your family to enjoy. Friday, September 25th includes Kids Harvest Bouncers (large blow up play equipment), Michigan beer and Michigan wine tasting tent, Live Music entertainment, [...]
Apple Dessert Bake Off Winning Dessert
Congratulations to Pam Mihalovits for entering the winning Apple Dessert in the Sparta Town & Country Bake Off Contest. With a judging panel of 7 to decide the best tasting dessert, it was a close finish between first place dessert and the second place dessert by Joanne VanderWerff. However, after the grueling task of trying [...]
Scarecrow Competition
Grab some straw, some old clothes, and join the Scarecrow Competition in downtown Sparta during the Harvest on the Ridge event September 24 through September 28, 2009. Click HERE to look at the guidelines and registration information to take part in the competition this year! Scarecrows will be displayed in Downtown Sparta from Thursday, September [...]
Sparta Depot to Host Railroad Presentation
May 14, 2009 by DDA
Filed under Announcements, Events, News
Kevin Ruble, President and CEO of Marquette Rail will present the May 21st program at 7:30 at the Sparta Historic Depot (located the at the North end of Union Street, Sparta, MI 49345). He will describe the current status of Marquette Rail, its future plans, and answer any questions you may have. Marquette Rail operates the [...]
Harvest on the Ridge BBQ Contest
May 6, 2009 by DDA
Filed under Announcements, Events, News
The 2010 Harvest on the Ridge BBQ Contest held in downtown Sparta is an attraction for locals and visitors alike to experience the sights and delicious smells of a semi-professional BBQ Contest! The Sparta Smokin’ BBQ Contest is a State Sanctioned Championship Barbecue Location for the State of Michigan on Friday & Saturday, September 24 & [...]
Harvest on the Ridge
The Sparta Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the annual Harvest on the Ridge festival on September 24 & 25, 2010. Click HERE for the 2010 Event Details!
Harvest On the Ridge: Art in Sparta!
Welcome to another year of ART in spARTa! The Regional Arts Guild in Sparta welcomes your participation in the annual Art in Sparta during the new Harvest on the Ridge Festival. Our show will be held from 9am-5pm in Rogers Park on Saturday, September 25th. A circular drive throughout the park encourages easy set-ups and [...]
Downtown Sparta Farmers Market
The Sparta Farmers Market is Wednesday evenings from 5:00 – Dusk beginning July 7 through October 20, 2010. The Market will be set up at ChoiceOne Bank Parking Lot in downtown, Sparta! (72 N. Union, MI 49345) Upcoming Special Events: Wed. Sept. 8th – Mini Horses Onsite! Wed. Sept. 22nd – Alpacas! Wed. Oct. 2nd [...]
