Every year, over 30,000 visitors come to Silver Lake, Michigan for a smokin’ good time at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival! Get ready to indulge in mouthwatering smoked barbecue 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 in Oceana County, this festival is two days of family fun featuring 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 planning a west Michigan vacation or just coming from down the road near Hart or Mears, we’ve got plenty of lodging options near Silver Lake Sand Dunes 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 and Wine Tent
Serving up cold, refreshing adult beverages in the pavilion (located next to the main stage) during 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
Food Trucks
A variety of BBQ and more delicious food trucks on the festival grounds
Festival Food Trucks
