9 am to Friends of the Library Book Sale
5 pm     at the Sparta Twp. Library, 80 N. Union
             Used & collectible books.
 

9 am to Visual Arts Exhibition
8 pm     at the Sparta Twp. Library, 80 N. Union St.
             Sponsor: Ad Solutions
 

9 am to Sidewalk Sale at Dollar N’ More, 112 E. Division
8 pm
 

10 am Cattle Show at Buth Field
           Sponsor: Sparta Elevator & Sparta Animal Clinic
           9 a.m. Registration. Beef, Dairy & Feeder Steer Show.
           Beef & Dairy Showmanship, Market & Breed Classes.
 

10 am to Michigan Child ID Program
3 pm       at the Masonic Temple
              Sponsor: Sparta Masonic Lodge #334 and The Grand Lodge
              Free child kit includes color photograph, brief video, laser
              scan fingerprints, dental impression, DNA. Update your kit
              every 2 years. All information collected is given to parent or
              guardian.
 

10 am to Railroad Depot Open House N. Union & Mark St.
5 pm       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.
           Sponsors: Little Caesar’s Pizza & Handy Wacks Corp.
           Kids (and a caring adult) are invited to decorate their bikes, wagons,
           strollers, etc. and join Little Caesar in the parade….or watch it from
           the sidewalks. Helmets will be required for bikes, scooters, inline
           skates, etc. Adults are encouraged to walk with their kids. Line up
           at 10:45 a.m. at Central Elementary (Alma / N. Union) Parade will
           proceed south on N. Union to the Masonic Temple. Popcorn and
           drinks following, served by the Sparta Masonic Lodge #334.
 

11 am to Petting Zoo in Library Park
3 pm       Sponsor: Rogue River Community Credit Union
               All types of farm animals…. Hands on petting zoo while the Jolly
               4-H’ers explain and help learn about these animals. Always
               remember to wash your hands after visiting the animals.
 

11 am to Painting Flower Pots on Library Drive
4 pm       Paint a pretty flower pot. Donations benefit Appleview Schoolyard
               Habitat -where wildfloers, grasses, trees, and children grow!
 

11 am to Myers Schoolhouse Museum at 13 Mile Rd. & Division
5 pm       Special Feature: THE HISTORY OF THE APPLE SMORGASBORD
               For more info, call 887-8535. Permanent exhibits include antique
               woodworking tools, Military Room with uniforms and pictures
               from Sparta residents, Sparta High School class composites, and
               antique quilts in an old schoolhouse setting.
 

11 am to Wacky, Wild & Weird Hair on Library Drive
5 pm       Hosted by: Fifteen East Style Studio
               Chair Massage, Wacky hair & more!
 

11:30 am to Bike Safety Rodeo on N. Union St.
1 pm            Hosted by: Rockford Ambulance
                    Kids 14 and under are invited to bring your bike to ride the
                    safety course and demonstrate your skills. Certificates &
                    Awards. Helmets are required and will be available for $10.
 

11:30 am to “Apple-opolis” Kids Town in Rogers Park
7 pm             Discover a brand new town just for kids with a bank, library,
                     pizza place, car wash, barn, and more! Fun with fire fighters
                     and police officers! Leave your mark on the grafitti wall!
 

Noon to Carnival Rides in the Village Parking Lot
Close     Kid’s Day Ride Special 12-5: $1 per ride! Unlimited Ride
              Armband 5p-Close for $17 (for coupon click here
              or stop by Downtown Businesses).
 

Noon to Bingo in the Civic Center
5 pm      Hosted by: Women of the Moose Chapter #111
              Classic Bingo fun. Food Available.
 

Noon to RRXX Locomotive Tour
4 pm      on Elm St., between Division Ave. and Gardner St.
              Sponsor: Marquette Rail
              Visit the train and climb aboard an active locomotive and caboose!
              Bring a camera and take pictures ABOARD the full size train!
 

1 pm Friendship Adventure with Ronald McDonald
         in Rogers Park Bandshell
         Sponsor: McDonald’s
         Bring the kids for a fun time with Ronald McDonald!
 

4:00 pm to Alumni Night – Entertainment (Beer) Tent
11:59 pm   in Balyeat Field
                 Sponsor: Bow Tie Tavern
                 $5.00 Cover Charge. Live music on stage featuring OTC
                 8:00 pm to close. Only those 21 and over will be admitted
                 after 8:00 p.m. A VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
 

4:30 pm to Lion’s Chicken BBQ in Balyeat Field
7 pm          Hosted by: Sparta Lion’s Club
 

5 pm,      Bale Toss Competition in Balyeat Field
5:30 pm, How far can you toss a bale of hay? Compete to win
6 pm       CASH and bragging rights! Registration free at time
               of event. Kids at 5:00, Ladies at 5:30, Men at 6:00.
 

6 pm to Sparta Pizza Challenge at the Masonic Temple
10 pm   2nd Annual Pizza Challenge. Vote the best tasting Pizza in
             Sparta (while supplies last). Donations will be accepted for
             trying all six of Sparta's Pizza Choices!
 

6 pm to   Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament
Midnight at the North Kent Eagles Club, 186 E. Division
               $50 buy in. Open to the Public.
 

6:30 pm Dee Jay the Clown at the Rogers Park Band Shell
              Stage show with balloon animals following.
 

7:30 pm Pedal Tractor Pull at the Rogers Park Band Shell
             Sponsor: Anderson Insurance Agency, Marty Anderson
             Children ages 11 & younger can compete for trophies & ribbons.
             Everyone “pulls” – competition starts with the youngest.