Town & Country Days
May 16-19 2024
About the Series:
Carnival Information
Sparta Town and Country Days are full of family-friendly fun! Compete in the hay bale toss competition, watch the parade, and enjoy the carnival! It's a great way to celebrate our history while bringing our community together! Come check it out and participate in one of Sparta's favorite traditions!
Advanced Daily Armband Sale:
Buy Saturday's armband 20% off when you buy online in advance! (ends at midnight the night before the Festival starts) Get yours today at:
https://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/spartatownandcountrydays
Carnival Hours and Ride Pricing:
Friday: 3-10pm ($20 Daily Armband)
Saturday: 12-11pm ($25 Daily Armband)
Sunday: 12-6pm ($20 Daily Armband)
Tickets are also available (4 for $5) onsite at the carnival.
Town & Country Days Schedule of Events
May 16-19, 2024
Thursday, May 16:
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Family Farm Night in Rogers Park, 152 N State St.
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Food Trucks (4-8)
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Grand Traverse Pie Company
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Juicy Weiners
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The Nuts Guy
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Petting Zoo, Farm Animals, Kid's Games, & Bounce Houses (5-8)
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Michigan Mafia String Band (5-8)
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Local Businesses and Organizations Hosting Activities (5-8)
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A&B Mechanical - Cake Walk
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Don Scott Team from Five Star Reality - Carnival Games
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General Formulations - Kids Fishing Game
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Ivy Rehab - Popcorn & Kid's Activity
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Scarffe Chiropractic - Ring Toss
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Sparta Hunting & Fishing Club - Ring the Antlers
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Common Gentry Carriage Company Carriage Rides (5-8)
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$5 per person for ages 3+
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Humane Society (6-8)
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Haybale Toss (6:00)
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Dog Show (6-7)
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Historical Commission Research Center & Military Museum, 71 N Union, Open (5-8)
Friday, May 17:
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First Day of Carnival in Balyeat Field, 182 Olmstead St. (3-10)
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Wristbands are available in advance! You can purchase yours now at https://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/spartatownandcountrydays
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Band at Garden Patch Restaurant, 125 N State St.
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Live Music with Zach Lentine at Brick Haus Brews, 133 E Division (6:00)
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Band at North Kent Eagles, 186 E Division
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Unveiling of a new postcard book, The Sparta That Once Was, and introduction of Karl Nickolai's Passion for Sparta postcards in the Civic Center, 75 N Union (6:30-7:30)
Saturday, May 18:
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Apple Blossom Market, 201 E Division (10-4)
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Shop from dozens of artisan vendors!
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Sparta Center Church (formerly Sparta Baptist) Open & Refreshments, 38 S State St. (10-after Parade)
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Restrooms open to the public
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Hotdogs and refreshments are available
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Parade, State St to E Division (11)
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Featuring the Scottville Clown Band plus local businesses and organizations!
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Scottville Clown Band Musical Performance in Rogers Park, 152 N State St. (12-1:30)
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Lion's Chicken Dinner in the Civic Center, 75 N Union (11:30-2)
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Get a half chicken cooked over charcoal, pork BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, and water, for only $12!
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Train Depot, 258 S Elm St, Open (11-5)
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Carnival, 182 Olmstead St. (12-11)
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Wristbands are available in advance! Purchase Saturday's wristband in advance and get $5 off! You can purchase yours now at https://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/spartatownandcountrydays
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Country School Garden at Myer School House, 16 W 13 Mile Rd (12-2)
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See the new renovations and plant wildflowers
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Sunday, May 19:
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Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club Fun Shoot (10-3)
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Free trap shooting, pistol, rifle, 3D archery, & fishing
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Your own firearms, ammo, poles, & bows are welcome (limited supplies available)
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No experience necessary
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Raffle for a new rifle
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Competitive events available for experienced shooters
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Train Depot Open, 258 S Elm St (11-3)
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Last Day of Carnival, 182 Olmstead (Noon-6)
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Wristbands are available in advance! You can purchase yours now at https://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/spartatownandcountrydays
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Myer Schoolhouse Open, 16 W 13 Mile Rd (2-4)