Thursday, July 18, 2013 Schedule

• 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.