Milestones on Mainstreet: Days of the Peach Ridge Apple Smorgasbord
September 9, 2010 by DDA
Filed under History, Milestones on Main Street
1951 – The First Time Sixty three different apple dishes and recipes will be whipped up for the one day occasion by about 30 of the Peach Ridge farm women. One of the farm wives have called the new Apple Smorgasbord event a “wonderfully fresh idea”. The smorgasbord itself seems that it might become a [...]
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 [...]
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 & [...]
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 [...]