• 10 am to 2 pm:  Free Health Fair
  at Meadowlark Retirement Village, 65 Ida Red Ave.
  Hosted by: Meadowlark Retirement Village – A Porter Hills Community
  Information on healthy options and living.  Samples and giveaways as well as
  an opportunity to save a life by donating blood – a great way to find out your blood type.
• 4 pm to 9 pm:   Scouts Honor Kids Carnivale – Troop #704
  in Rogers Park.
  Sponsor: Little Caesar’s Pizza
  Fun for kids age 3-10!  5 Tickets for $1, 1 Ticket per game
• 5 pm: Carnival Rides Open
  in the Village Parking Lot
  Unlimited Ride Armband: 5pm to close for $17.00
  Click Here for $2 COUPON! (Coming Soon!)
• 5 pm to 7pm: Community Pig Roast
  at Sparta Civic Center
  Hosted by: Trinity CRC of Sparta
  7.00 (ages 10 and up) $4.00 (10 & under)
• 5:30 to 6 pm Karate Demonstration
  in Roger’s Park
  Hosted by Impact Martial Arts
  Little Dragons, Juniors and Adults martial arts demonstration
• 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Sparta Co-op Preschool Open House
  at Sparta Co-op Preschool, behind Sparta Civic Center.
  Meet our teachers and see the benefits of a cooperative preschool!
• 6 pm: Opening Ceremony
  in Rogers Park.
  Including Sparta Police Department Officer of the Year,Sparta Fire Department,
  Firefighter of the Year and introduction of the 2013 Parade Grand Marshal.
• 6 pm:  Coronation Ceremony
  in Rogers Park
  6th Annual Little Miss Apple Blossom & Young Johnny Appleseed Contest.�
  Pre-registered 5th Grade Finalists only.
• 6 pm:  Backyard Business Battle on the Beach
  in Roger’s Park
  Sponsor:  Sundaes at the Park
  Volleyball tournament in the sand featuring Sparta businesses.  Does your crew have what it takes?  Click Here for Entry information!
•  6:30 pm:  Concert
  in the Parkin Rogers Park
  Hosted by Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce
  Live Band: Group Therapy featuring classic rock music.�
  Bring lawn chairs for the free concert.
• 7 pm to 8pm: Free Watermelon Social
  in Rogers Park.
  Sponsor: Village of Sparta & Sparta Township Officials
• 8:00 pm Frozen T-Shirt Contest

• 9 am to 4 pm:  Sidewalk Sales
  Downtown Sparta
• 9 am to 6 pm:  Second Best Sale
  Hosted by:  Peace Lutheran Church, 1225 12 Mile Rd
  Entrance just east of Burger King
• 11am to 3:30pm: HCNC Junior Naturalist Day
  16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City
  Hosted by: Howard Christensen Nature Center
  Hiking, exploring and free hands-on activities in the Red Pine
  Interpretive Center.  Call 616-675-3158 or visit lilysfrogpad.com
• 10 am to 5pm: Railroad Depot Open House
  N. Union & Mark St.
  Come and tour Sparta’s 100+ year old Depot, Caboose and Motor Cars.
  Fantastic replica model railroad in the Box Car.
• 1o am to 5pm: Myers Schoolhouse Museum
  13 Mile Rd. & Division
  Sparta Township history books will be available for $21.99.
  History of Sparta Football books – $10.00
• 1 pm to 5 pm:  Kid’s Bop N’ Bowl
  Hosted by:  Sparta Lanes
  Kids 17 and under bowl two free games.  Adults 17 & over $1 game
  Free shoe rental!
• 4pm – 7pm Scout’s Carnival-Troop #704
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor: Little Caesar’s Pizza, Momber’s Pharmacy
  An old fashioned penny, kids carnival for children age 3-12.
• 5 pm to 9 pm: Moose Lodge is Grillin’!
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by:  Sparta Moose Lodge #50
  Burgers, Brats, Hot Dog & More!
• 5 pm to Close: Carnival Rides
  in the Village Parking Lot
  Unlimited Ride Armband: 5pm-Close for $17.00
  Click Here for Coupon (Coming Soon!)
• 5 pm: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
  in Balyeat Field parking lot (NEW LOCATION)
  Age Divisions for youth AND adults.
  Click HERE for Entry Information! (Coming Soon!)
• 5 pm to 8 pm: Big Wheels!
  in Balyeat Field
  Enjoy an up-close and personal view of your favorite Big Wheeled vehicles!
• 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm: $1 Pony Rides
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor: Sparta Rotary
• 6pm:  Duct Tape Contest
  in Balyeat Field
  Get CrEaTiVe!
  Sponsor:  tesa tape, Inc.
  Click Here for entry details for more info! (Coming Soon!)
• 7 pm: Michigan Truck & Tractor Pull
  Presented by:  Merchant Automotive
  Sponsors: Alt Oil Company, Anderson Insurance Agency,
  Kent Equipment and Ottawa Kent Insurance
  ENTRANCE ON VINTON – south of 11 Mile!
  Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Kids ages 4-12, 3 & Under FREE.  Concessions available.
• 5 pm- 8pm:  FREE Midwest Dueling Pianos Concert
  in Balyeat Field
• 7:30 pm:  “Double Yellow” HOT AIR BALLOON Launch
  Balyeat Field
  Come and watch the beautiful “Double Yellow” lift off for your viewing pleasure.
  Weather permitting. 

• 9 am to 4 pm: Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Sparta
  Shop local and save!
• 9 am to 6 pm:  Second Best Sale
  Hosted By:  Peace Lutheran Church, 1225  12 Mile Rd
  entrance just east of Burger King
• 9 am to 7 pm: Visual Arts Exhibition
  at the Sparta Twp. Library, 80 N. Union St.
  Sponsor: Ad Solutions
  View art entries from our local artists.  Anyone can enter.  Cash prizes awarded.
  Entries accepted Monday, July 15, 9a-12 Noon and 4p-7p
  Entry information  – click here! (Coming Soon!)
• 10am to 4pm:  “Carnival Lights & Country Nights” Craft
  at the Sparta Twp. Library, 80 N. Union (Youth Room)
  Children of all ages can make a special craft representing this year’s theme.
• 10 am to 5 pm: Railroad Depot Open House
  400 N. Union
  Come and tour Sparta’s 115 year old Depot, Caboose and Motor Cars.
  Fantastic replica model railroad in the Box Car.
• 11 am: Kid’s Parade
  N. Union St. to Balyeat Field
  Sponsors: Little Caesar’s Pizza
  Decorate bikes, wagons, strollers, etc. Helmets required for bikes, scooters, inline skates.
  Line up at Alma / N. Union
  Popcorn & drinks served in Balyeat Field after the parade.
• 11 am to 4 pm: Pet Rock Painting
  in Balyeat Field
  Paint a pet rock  or try your hand at the Bean Bag Toss.
  Donations benefit Old Orchard Prairie at Sparta High School
• 11 am: Youth Fitness Challenge in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by: Wolverine Worldwide YMCA
  Prizes for the kids plus enter to win a FREE YMCA membership!
• 11 am to 4 pm: Petting Zoo
  Sponsor: 
  in Balyeat Field
  Hands on petting zoo while the Jolly 4-H’ers teach about farm animals.
• 11 am to 5 pm: Myers Schoolhouse Museum
  at 13 Mile Rd. & Division
  Sparta Township history books will be available for $21.99.
• 11 am to 8 pm: Wacky, Wild & Weird Hair
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by: Fifteen East Style Studio
  Wacky hair, Feathers, Extensions and NEW for 2012, Eye Candy!
• 11:30 am to 4:30 pm: “Apple-opolis” Kids Town
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor: tesa tape, inc.
  Discover a brand new town just for kids with a bank, library, airport, dress up boutique, pizza place, car wash, barn, and more! Leave your mark on the graffiti wall!
• Noon:  “Once upon A Time” Interactive Theatre
  in Balyeat Field
  On the spot theatre where you get to be the star!
  Imagination, costumes, puppets, music & FUN!
• Noon to Close: Carnival Rides
  in the Village Parking Lot
  Kid’s Day Ride Special: Noon – 5pm: $1 per ride!
  Unlimited Ride Armband: 5pm-Close for $17.00
  Click Here for $2 Unlimited Ride Armband Coupon (Coming Soon!)
• Noon:  Kindermusik
  in Balyeat Field
  Have fun with music and movement:  Free Class.
• 10 am to 5 pm: Myers Schoolhouse Museum
  at 13 Mile Rd. & Division
• 2:30 pm:  “Once Upon A Time” Interactive Theatre
  in Balyeat Field
  Where you can be the star in a story filled with imagination
  costumes, puppets, music and FUN!
• 4 pm to 12:59 am: Entertainment (Beer) Tent-Alumni Night
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor: Bow Tie Tavern & Customer Comfort Heating & Cooling
  $5.00 Cover. Featuring Budweiser’s new & improved BUD TRUCK & beverages.
  2012 Live music by UNION GUNS.
  Only guests 21 & over with a valid photo ID will be admitted after 9:00 p.m.
  MICHIGAN LAW REQUIRES A VALID PHOTO ID !
• 4:30 pm to 7 pm: Lion’s Chicken BBQ
  in the Sparta Civic Center
  Hosted by: Sparta Lion’s Club
  Half chicken & fries – $7.00
• 5 pm Teen Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
  in Rogers Park
  Sponsor: Sundaes in the Park
  4 on 4 volleyball tournament.
• 5 pm – 5:30 pm  – 6:00pm: Bale Toss Competition
  in Balyeat Field
  Win CASH and bragging rights!
  FREE registration at time of event.
  Kids at 5:00 – Ladies at 5:30 – Men at 6:00.
• 5 pm:  Sky Lanterns
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by:  Knowlton & McFall Dentistry
  $6 each or 2 for $10.  Proceeds benefit Relay for Life
• 5:30 pm:  Once Upon a Child Interactive Theatre
  in Balyeat Field
  Where you can be the star in a story filled with imagination
  costumes, puppets, music and FUN!
• 6:30 pm: Dee Jay the Clown
  in Balyeat Field
• 7 pm to Close:  North Kent Eagle’s Club
  186 E. Division
  Open license – Open to the public with live entertainment
  Pull tabs & Keno.
• 7:30 pm: Pedal Tractor Pull
  in Balyeat Field
  Kids ages 9 & younger compete for trophies & ribbons.
  Everyone “pulls” – starting with the youngest.
  Registration opens at 6:30.

• 8 am 22nd Annual Run/Walk Thru Sparta
   Sponsors:  Wesco, tesa tape, Hessel Cheslek Funeral Home
  NEW Start and finish in Balyeat Field
  A fast, flat & exciting new 5K(3.1 Mile) course through Sparta’s neighborhood paved streets!
  Register online at goracego.com.  Race morning registration begins at 6:30 a.m.�
  Proceeds benefit Sparta Town & Country Days and Sparta Sports Boosters.
• 8:40 am Children’s Fun Run (FREE Event)
  NEW Start / Finish in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor:Once Upon A Child
  12 years and younger.  You can even Run for Rides!  Ages 12 and under.
  Register online at goracego.com or race morning 6:30-7:45 am.
• 8 am to 9 pm: Men’s Softball Tournament
   at Nash Field
• 9 am to 11am: Myers Schoolhouse Museum
  at 13 Mile Rd. & Division
• 9 am to 2 pm: Visual Arts Exhibition
  at the Sparta Twp. Library, 80 N. Union St.
  Sponsor: Ad Solutions
  View art entries from our local artists.  Anyone can enter.  Cash prizes awarded.
  Entries accepted Monday, July 15 from 9am-Noon and 4-7pm.�
  Click HERE for entry forms! (Coming Soon!)
• 9 am to 3 pm: Petting Zoo
  in Balyeat Field
  ands on petting zoo while the Jolly 4-H’ers teach about farm animals.
• 9 am to 4 pm: Commercial Expo
  in Balyeat Field
  Area businesses, local organizations and independent consultants
  showcase their goods, products and services.
  Click HERE for vendor booth information! (Coming Soon!)
• 9 am to 4 pm:  Craft Show
  in Balyeat Field
  Crafts and wares from crafters near and far!
  Click here if you’d like craft vendor info. (Coming Soon!)
  
• 9 am to 6 pm: Wacky, Wild & Weird Hair
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by: Fifteen East Style Studio
  Wacky Hair, Feathers, Extensions and Eye Candy!
• 10 am:   Beef & Dairy Cattle Show
  at Buth Field
  Sponsor: Sparta Elevator & Sparta Animal Clinic
  9 am registration.Beef, Dairy & Feeder Steer Show.
  Beef & Dairy Showmanship, Market & Breed Classes.
• 10 am to 5 pm: Railroad Depot Open House
  400 N. Union
  Come and tour Sparta’s 115 year old Depot, Caboose and
  Motor Cars. Fantastic replica model railroad in the Box Car.
• 10:00 am until after parade:  Hospitality Area & Restrooms
  at Sparta Baptist Church
  Music, free refreshments and hot dogs. Stick around to watch the Parade from
  the corner of State St. & Division.
  The building will be open for bathroom use, too!
• 11 am to 7 pm (closed during Parade): “Apple-opolis” Kids Town
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor: tesa tape, inc.
  Discover a brand new town just for kids with a bank, library, airport, dress up boutique,
  pizza place, car wash, barn, and more!  Leave your mark on the graffiti wall!
• 11:30 am: 4th Annual Balyeat Bags
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsors: Downtown Trini’s & Margarita Joe’s & Independent Bank
  Registration Form – Click Here! (Coming Soon!)
  New this year, THREE Division, double elimination, Cornhole Tournament with cash prizes.
  Contact Ryan at 616-262-2885 or spartacornhole@gmail.com
• 12:00 Noon:  PARADE!
  Sponsors: Sparta Dowtown Development Authority, ChoiceOne Bank
  2013 Grand Marshal: Mr. James Zwarynstein
  Commentated with bleacher seating at Union & Division.
  Spectators: Please keep your kids curbside for safety!
  Parade Entry Info – Click HERE! (Coming Soon!)
• 12:00 Noon: Caleb Rebh Memorial Speed Horse Show
  Country View Stables, 3325 – 14 Mile Rd. NW
  Sponsors: Truck Repair Service, Fillmore Equipment
  This is a National Barrel Racing Association sanctioned barrel race.�
  Fast, beautiful horses with skilled riders compete for prizes.�
  Come sit on the grassy knoll for an afternoon of family fun.
  Click Here for Entry Form! (Coming Soon!)
• 12:00 Noon to Close: Carnival Rides
  in the Village Parking Lot
  Unlimited Ride Armband 5p-Close for $17.
  Click Here for 2$ COUPON! (Coming Soon!)
• Noon to 1 am: Entertainment Tent
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor: Bow Tie Tavern, Customer Comfort Heating & Cooling
  No Cover Charge. $2 beers Noon-6!
  Featuring Budweiser beverages. Only guests 21 & over will be
  admitted after 8:00 p.m with a valid photo ID.
  MICHIGAN LAW REQUIRES A VALID PHOTO ID !
  
• Live Music in Balyeat Field
  Sponsors: West Side Beer Distributors,  Bayes Water Treatment, Fox Buick Pontiac
  2012 Live Music starts at 4:00 pm with Union Guns
  The evening ends with IN THE RED from 8:30pm – 1:00am!
• 1 pm:  Arm Wrestling Competition
  in Balyeat Field
  Sponsor:  SNAP Fitness & UAW Local 8
  Jr. State Championship.  Men, women, and children welcome.  Weigh-ins -10 am to 12:30pm.�
  Parent signature required if under 18.  Call Matt & Tara at (616)893-3071 or visit Michiganarms.com.
• 1 pm to 4 pm: La Placita de los Niños
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by: Sparta Area Migrant Resource Council
  Children’s booth with free arts and crafts, games, prizes, face painting,
  and information on community resources.
• 2:00 pm 6th Annual John Beuschel Memorial Antique Tractor Pull
  at the Sparta Airport, 9100 Vinton NW
  Sponsor: Beuschel Sales & Federal Mogul
  ENTRANCE ON VINTON south of 11 Mile!
  1955 and older. $10 per class entry fee. Pull on transfer sled.
  Call Harvey at (616) 642-6239 for registration info.�
  Admission: $4.00 12 yrs. old and up, $1.00 for ages 11 and under. Concessions available.
• 1:30 pm:  “Firestorm” Karate Demo
  in Balyeat Field
  American Martial Arts Institute presents “Firestorm,” performing all kinds of martial arts entertainment.
• After the Parade: Sparta Fire Dept. Extrication Competition
  in Balyeat Field
  NEW!  Area Departments compete with the tools and techniques used for auto extrication.
• 2 pm to 6pm:  Sky Lanterns
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by:  Knowlton & McFall Dentistry
  $6 each or 2 for $10.  Proceed benefit Relay for Life.RELEASE at 10pm TONIGHT!  Bring your own lighter.
• 10 am: Soap Box Derby
  on Prospect Hill
  Hosted by:  Boy Scout Troop 280
  Registration at 7:30.  Race homemade cars down the Prospect Hill.
  Ages 8 & up.  Click Here for entry details! (Coming Soon!)
• 3 pm: Banana Split Eating Contest
  at Sparta Tasty Treat
  Eat a banana split as fast as you can!  Winners from 3 age groups will receive a trophy.  7 & Under,
  8-15 yr olds, 16 & Older.  Limited space for this free event so call (616)887-6111 to reserve your spot.
• 5 pm to 9 pm: 2nd ANNUAL Evening CAR & TRUCK Cruise IN
  in Balyeat Field RAIN or SHINE
  Sponsors: Premier Auto & Truck Parts, American Gas & Oil , Auto Value of Sparta
  Come out with your muscle car, hot rod or custom car and enjoy a summer evening�
  filled with fun and live entertainment.  Vehicle registration – any non-perishable food pantry donation
  No judging….just a good time!
   Click here for flier! (Coming Soon!)
• 5 pm: Bike Giveaway
  at the Balyeat Field Bridge
  Sponsor: Schmidt Amusements
  One boys bike and one girls bike will be given away.
• 5 pm: Garden Tractor Pulls
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by: Judgement Day Pullers
  Entry information at judgementdaypullers.com or call Chad Smith at 616-636-4976.
• 6 pm to Close: North Kent Eagles Club
  186 E. Division
  Open to the public – LIVE entertainment featuring The Bimini Brothers.�
  Open license.  Pull tabs and Keno available.
• 9 to 10 pm:  Sky Lanterns
  in Balyeat Field
  Hosted by:  Knowlton & McFall Dentistry
  $6 each or 2 for $10.  Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.Sky Lanterns Release at 10pm!  Bring your own lighter.
  
• SATURDAY, JULY 20 AT 5 pm:
  USLMRA National Lawn Mower Races
  at the Sparta Airport, Entrance on Division
  Sponsor: Four Seasons Yard & Sport
  Benefiting Huntington’s Foundation of MI. Rain or shine.
  Admission $5.00 per person 12+. Pit pass $5.00
  www.letsmow.com
  Concessions available.
  Bring your own lawn chairs. Closed course modified lawn mower racing.
  Enter to win your own race-ready lawn mower!

• 8 am to 11 am: Sparta Airport Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
  at the Paul C. Miller Airport, 9100 Vinton NW
  Sponsors: Sparta Lion’s Club & Boy Scout Troops
  All you can eat pancakes for $5.00.  Kids 10 & under eat free.
• 1 pm:  USLMRA National Lawn Mower Races
  at the Sparta Airport, Entrance on Division
  Sponsor: Four Seasons Yard & Sport
  Benefiting Huntington’s Foundation of MI. Rain or shine.
  Admission $5.00 per person 12+. Pit pass $5.00
  www.letsmow.com
  Concessions available.
  Bring your own lawn chairs. Closed course modified lawn mower racing.
  Enter to win your own race-ready lawn mower!
• 2 pm:  ThingamaBOG (Mud Bogs)
  at the Sparta Airport, 9100 Vinton NW
  Sponsored by:  Kaz Transmissions and EXTREME Offroading & Kenowa Body Shop
  West Michigan Mud Runs will bring this NEW FAMILY FUN  event to Sparta!
  Check out our progressive style track as we prepare to do some Muddin’!
  You won’t want to miss this…..trucks gettin’ dirty and slingin’ mud like you wouldn’t believe!
• 6 pm:  UPRISING!
  in Roger’s Park
  Hosted by:  Sparta United Methodist Church
  An evening of uplifting Christian music!
• 8 pm to 10 pm:  Sky Lanterns
  on the Sparta Middle School front lawn
  $6 each or 2 for $10, Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
  Sky Lantern release at 10 pm.  Bring your own lighter!
• 10:15 pm: FIREWORKS
  Sponsors:   Dean Boiler,  Majestic Landscape Services of MI,
  Hessel Cheslek Funeral Home, Bradford Dairy Farm, ASI Automation LLC,
  Sanctuary at Saint Mary’s, Sparta Lions Club
  Fireworks launched from Ridgeview. Enter at 12 Mile ONLY.
  VIP Spectator parking is available at the High School for a $5 donation per car.
  Pre-fireworks festivities: Music, and Bounce House included with parking donation.
  Rain Date: Friday, July 26, 2013
  Be sure to watch WZZM 13 and WOOD TV 8 or check back here for the latest schedule details!
  

The parade time will be 12:00 Noon.�
Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, post it on facebook!

SPECIAL FEATURE:  To be announced
See them in the parade and come and visit with them in Balyeat Field immediately following!

Reservation Forms now available.  Click HERE for Commercial Vendor Booth reservation form.

Save the Date!  July 17-21, 2013

The schedule of this years event is on its way!  Our tentative list of events includes:

Wednesday, July 11
Carnival rides open
Concert in the Park
Community Pig Roast Dinner
Opening Ceremony
Little Miss Apple Blossom & Young Johnny Appleseed Coronation
Library Book Sale
Co-Op Preschool Open House
Scout’s Honor Kid’s Carnival games

Thursday, July 12
Basketball Tournament
Big Wheels Display
Community Concert
Spaghetti & Homemade Meatballs Dinner (Moose Lodge #50)
Carnival Rides
Duct Tape Contest
Visual Arts Exhibit
Sidewalk Sales
Health Fair
Volleyball Tournament

Friday, July 13
Kid’s Parade
Appleopolis (Kid’s Town)
Magic Fish Puppet Show
Petting Zoo
Carnival Rides
Entertainment Tent (Beer Tent)
Lion’s Chicken BBQ
Bale Toss Competition
Pedal Tractor Pull
Painting Pots – Schoolyard habitat fundraiser
YMCA – Youth Fitness Challenge
Bike Safety Rodeo

Saturday, July 14
Run Thru Sparta
Children’s Fun Run
Scout’s Rummage Sale
Car & Truck Show
Parade
Carnival Rides
Cattle Show
Petting Zoo
Soap Box Derby
Craft Show
Balyeat Bags (Cornhole Tournament)
Entertainment Tent (Beer Tent)
Old Fashioned Ice Cream
La Placita para Nino’s
Fatal Vision Goggles
Antique Tractor Pull
Lawn Mower Races

Sunday, July 15
Speed Horse Show
Fly In Pancake Breakfast
Lawn Mower Races
FIREWORKS

Check back again soon to watch our amazing list of events grow, GrOw, GROW!