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 Construction!
Be sure to Detour to Downtown Sparta to find local downtown businesses through all the construction while Sparta spends a little time sprucing things up! Each business will be accessible throughout the entire construction project. Take a peak at the Streetscape Scope, or the road closure maps to help you find your way! [...]
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 [...]
Concerts in the Park 2010
Free & family-friendly Concert Series held at the band shell in Rogers Park in downtown Sparta at 7 pm each Wednesday June 23, 2010 through August 18, 2010. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us for some great entertainment! Rogers Park is located one block north of downtown Sparta on Union Street (75 N. [...]
History of Sparta
The History of Sparta, Michigan will be added here shortly!
Pink Dress Run 2009
“The best event of the year!” claimed one Pink Dress Run participant at the event on Saturday, May 23 in downtown Sparta. Nearly 250 individuals participated in the event with four teams battling it out to raise the most funds through raffles, donations, and games. “The only item of contention,” says the Eagles Team Leader, [...]
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 4, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 4 Join the North Kent Eagles Club at Appleview Elementary School for a free Easter Egg Hunt! Candy filled eggs and prizes sponsored by local businesses in the Sparta area.
Milestones on Mainstreet: November 2008
November 19, 2008 by admin
Filed under History, Milestones on Main Street
Sparta Booming in 1876 Today, Sparta is a booming town which boasts a hotel in downtown Sparta, a large, two story building situated on the corner of Mill and Division Street. The town is growing due to the railroad bringing in businessmen and travelers to and through the area. The depot is located near to [...]
Milestones on Mainstreet: October 2008
October 14, 2008 by admin
Filed under History, Milestones on Main Street
Sleepy Hollow During the days of the horse drawn carriage, Sparta was booming and Mr. McGowan had elevated dreams when he began building his hotel. The farming community was considered the next best thing to the big city of Grand Rapids; therefore his capital venture seemed a sure bet. Up until the advent of the [...]
