Thursday Schedule

8 am Rummage Sale & Bake Sale at the Masonic Temple
         Rummage Sale spaces available. Contact Linda Boylan 887-7650

9 am to Visual Arts Exhibition
5 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 Guided Tours of Bradford Dairy Farm
&        O’Connor, between Sparta Ave. and M-37
2 pm Tour Sparta’s largest Dairy operation for an up close and
          personal view and guided tour of this state of the art farm,
          milking parlor and manure management facilities.
          1-1.5 hour tour.

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 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.

4 pm to Scouts Honor Kids Carnivale-Troop #704 in Rogers Park
8 pm     Sponsor: Little Caesar’s Pizza, Tesa Tape, Inc.
             Fun and games for the whole family - ring toss, duck pond,
             cake walk, sucker tree & exciting games for the whole family.

5 pm to Burrito Dinner at the Civic Center
7 pm     Hosted by: Algoma Christian School
             Burrito meal includes beef & bean wet burrito, chips,
             beverage and homemade apple crisp for $6.00. Child’s taco
             plate also available. 1 soft shell taco, beverage & dessert for
             $3.00. Proceeds benefit ACS Sports Program.

4:30 pm to Pet Expo in Balyeat Field
8:30 pm     Sponsor: The Barkery Pet Grooming
                  Pets invited! Enjoy demonstrations and information on the
                  many aspects of your pet, large or small.

5 pm     Carnival Rides in the Village Parking Lot
to close Unlimited Ride Armband 5p-Close for $17
             (for coupon click here or stop by Downtown Businesses)

5 pm 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on N. Union
         Sponsor: Anderson Insurance Agency
         4 players per team, age 10-19, co-ed. $40 per team entry fee.
         Entry details and registration forms at www.spartafair.com.

5 pm Teen Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament in Rogers Park
         4 on 4 volleyball tournament for all teens-up to 6 players per
         team, no more than 2 guys on the court at a time. Contact
         Mike Wiggers (887-0657) for more information.

5:30 pm to Pony Rides in Rogers Park
7:30 pm     Sponsor: Sparta Rotary
                  $1.00 donation per ride. Proceeds go toward Fireworks

5:30 pm to Big Wheels! in the ChoiceOne Bank parking lot
8:30 pm     Enjoy an up close and personal view of your favorite Big Wheeled vehicles.

6 pm Fun Dog Show in Balyeat Field
         Sponsor: The Barkery Pet Grooming
         Amateur dog show for fun competition. Categories:
         Showmanship, Look-alike, Theme Costume Contest, Dog
         Tricks. Registration forms available at www.spartafair.com.

6 pm Farm Stock Tractor & Truck Pull
         at the Sparta Airport, 9100 Vinton NW
         Sponsors: Kent Equipment, Alt Oil Company
         ENTRANCE ON VINTON south of 11 mile!
         Michigan Farm Stock Tractor & Truck Pullers Association
         presents tractor and truck pulling for your entertainment.
         Admission: $5 per person. Concessions Available.

6 pm Children’s Entertainment in Rogers Park
         Zippity 2 Dads. Energetic entertainment for the whole family.

7 pm Grand Rapids Sweet Adeline’s Concert in Rogers Park
         Free concert. Bring your lawn chairs for seating.