Explore the Festival

Every year, over 15,000 visitors come to Silver Lake for a smokin’ good time at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival!  Get ready to indulge in mouthwatering smoked barbeque from top-notch pitmasters, groove to live entertainment, shop till you drop, and admire classic autos and ORVs.

Located at Golden Township Park near downtown Silver Lake, this festival is 2-days of family fun with a classic auto and ORV show, an apple pie contest, and a craft show where you’ll find a variety of locally grown apples and apple treats. Lace-up for the Apple A Day 5k run, savor festival eats, sip at the beer tent, enjoy live tunes, and bring the kids for an array of children’s activities.

Whether you’re joining us from afar or just down the road, we’ve got plenty of lodging options and local attractions to keep your excitement going all weekend long. Dive into the details of our event highlights below and check out our jam-packed schedule for all the days and times you won’t want to miss!

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Live Entertainment

Two days of live entertainment on the main stage at Golden Township Park in the heart of all the Apple BBQ Festival Activities!

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Classic Auto & ORV Show

Browse the impressive lineup of classic cars and off road vehicles from around the state that are on display at the festival.

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BEER TENT

Serving up cold, refreshing adult beverages in the pavilion (located next to the main stage) during the festival!

several baked pies at a picnic table at the festival

Apple Pie Contest

What better way to celebrate harvest season in Michigan’s fruit belt than with a competition of fresh baked apple pies.

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Craft Show

Stroll through the craft show and farm market to discover art, hand crafted goods, apples and other produce.

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APPLE A DAY 5K

Enjoy a nice morning run/walk and then take advantage of food, music, car show and vendors all afternoon.

Apple A Day 5K

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