Michigan Apple Fest
Brought to us by Tom's Hometown Bakery
September 18-19, 2026
Friday, September 18
TBD
12-7 pm - Photo Scavenger Hunt at the Sparta Sports Park *Before Festival Officially Starts*
4-5:30 pm - Music by Mason Grady on main stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
4-8 pm - Artisan Vendors along E. Division
4-8 pm - Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Gem Mine next to Dance With Me & Classic Auto
4-9 pm - Local Farm Goods for Sale in front of Chamber of Commerce Office
4-9 pm - Harvest Chance Raffle in front of Chamber of Commerce Office
4-9 pm - Family Hayride to Haybales pick up & drop off by Liz's Pet Grooming on Union
4-9 pm - Michigan Cider Association Hard Cider Tent on Union St. across from main stage
5-7 pm - Craft & Game Tent in front of Angela's Italian Restaurant
5:30 pm - Apple Trivia with Prizes by Main Stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
5:30 pm - Kid's Apple Pie Eating Contest in front of Christmas Tree on E. Divison
6:00 pm - Adult Apple Pie Eating Contest in front of Christmas Tree on E. Division
6:30-9 pm - Live Music by Lush on Main Stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
Saturday, September 19
TBD
11 am-1 pm - Pie Drop Off for Apple Pie Baking Contest at Chamber of Commerce Office
11 am-7 pm - Artisan Vendors along E. Division
11 am-7 pm - Local Farm Goods for Sale in front of Chamber of Commerce Office
11 am-7 pm - Harvest Chance Raffle in front of Chamber of Commerce Office
11 am-7 pm - Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Gem Mine next to Dance with Me & Classic Auto
11 am-4 pm - Craft & Game Tent in front of Angela's Italian Restaurant
11 am-1:30 pm - Music by Jack Leaver on Main Stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
12:30-2 pm - Native American Presentation at the Myers Schoolhouse
1-8 pm - Michigan Cider Association Hard Cider Tent on Union across from main stage
1:30 pm - Apple Peeling Contest in front of Christmas Tree on E. Division
1:30 pm - Bingo on main stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
2:00 pm - Adult Apple Pie Eating Contest in front of Christmas Tree on E. Division
2:30 pm - Kid's Apple Pie Eating Contest in front of Christmas Tree on E. Division
2:30-4:30 pm - Music by The Andrews on main stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
3:00 pm - Kiddie Tractor Pull Contest in front of Christmas Tree on E. Division
4:30 pm - Apple Pie Baking Winners Announced on main stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
4:45 pm - Apple Trivia with Prizes on main stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
5:30-8 pm - Music by the Jon Fett Quartet on main stage in front of ChoiceOne Bank on Union
Live Band Schedule
TBD
Friday:
Mason Grady - 4-5:30
Lush - 6:30-9
Saturday:
Jack Leaver - 11-1:30
The Andrews - 2:30-4:30
The Jon Fett Quartet - 5:30-8
Kid's Activities
TBD
Friday:
Pony Rides, Gem Mine, & Petting Zoo - 4-8
Family Trolley Ride to Haybales - 4-9
Craft & Game Tent - 5-7
Kid's Apple Pie Eating Contest - 5:30
Saturday:
Pony Rides, Gem Mine, & Petting Zoo - 11-7
Craft & Game Tent - 11-4
Kid's Apple Pie Eating Contest - 2:30
Kiddie Tractor Pull - 3:00
