Each year, 13,000 visitors from all over Michigan, and the country, flock to Silver Lake to enjoy freshly smoked barbeque from the masters, live entertainment, shopping, and classic autos and ORVs at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival.
The event, which takes place at Golden Township Park near downtown Silver Lake features a fun lineup of events that the whole family will enjoy including a Classic Auto and ORV Show, Apple Pie Contest, Fresh Apple Market and Craft Show. Also featuring the Apple A Day 5k Run, Festival Food, Beer Tent, Live Entertainment, and Children’s Activities. Learn more about the highlights of the event below and see our schedule of events for days and times.
For those visiting the Apple and BBQ Festival from out of town, we have a variety of lodging options and many other attractions for you to enjoy while you’re here.
For years we’ve come together at the end of a busy summer season to celebrate the fruits of our labor with a little friendly competition featuring fresh baked apple pies, classic autos, and good old-fashioned barbecue. In addition to great eats the festival features:
Apple and Barbecue Festival
P.O. Box 82
Hart, MI 49420
Phone: 231-873-2247
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