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 & 25, 2010 in Balyeat Field in downtown Sparta.  In addition to this mouth watering event, downtown Sparta will be the host of the Art in the Park Show, live music and entertainment, kids games, and more! The Sparta Smokin’ Barbecue Cook-Off is coordinated by the Harvest on the Ridge volunteer Roger Gren.

Click below for complete event information.  Can’t find something you need?  Contact Roger Gren at 616-263-6063.

Official 2010  BBQ Entry Form 

2010 Judge Request Form

Kids Cook-off Registration (Postponed for 2010)

Kansas City Barbecue Rules & Regulations

Food Vendor Application Form (already filled for 2010)

Please check out the Event Sponsors!  The Sparta Sizzlin’ BBQ Contest couldn’t happen without their support!

Event Sponsor’s Info (coming soon!) 

Would you like to be part of an event that will draw from around the Midwest?  Click here for the Sponsor Registration Form. 

Kansas City BBQ Society WEbsite: www.kcbs.us

Click HERE for the 2010 Event Details!

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 25^th. A circular drive throughout the park encourages easy set-ups and teardowns.

Trash and clean restroom facilities will be available.

2010 Art in Sparta Poster Application

2010 Art in Sparta Vendor Booth Application

Questions for Art in Sparta please contact Toni Payne at Creative One Gallery at (616) 887-2190.

Art in Sparta is sponsored by www.creativeonegallery.com.

(616) 887-2190