Empire Asparagus Festival

05/26/2026

If you’ve 15 minutes to spare in your day the attached link is a radio interview I did earlier today featuring the Empire Asparagus Festival! https://rewildinglifenorth.com/

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05/26/2026

The Pleva Family a name synonymous with Leelanau County & Good Food are joining us as a vendor once again. You’ll be able to enjoy

Asparagus Gouda Brats
Pulled Pork
Pierogi
Hot Dogs
So be sure to pay them a visit!

05/25/2026

We welcome back Empires Favorite Sandwich Shop The Shipwreck Cafe as a food vendor for the 2026 Festival! #

05/18/2026

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05/17/2026

A Very Warm Welcome to first time food vendor Birria Tacos who’ll be providing a Local Grown Asparagus Dish at the Festival!!

05/17/2026

Quick Reminder !! Entries to the Kick Yer Ass-Paragus 5km Fun Run & Walk are still open ! Enter no later than 5/20/26 to guarantee an entry T Shirt!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Empire/KickyerAssparagus5kmFunRunWalk

05/16/2026

Guess who’s open for the season !!

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to All Mothers wherever you are! Have a Wonderful Special Day!

05/08/2026

A Huge Thank you to Indigo Bluffs for their continued support as title sponsors of the 2026 Empire Asparagus Festival!

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05/08/2026

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Something for every budget in a neighborly environment. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches and miles of hike/bike trails nearby.

02/13/2026

Leelanau County favorite and returnee for the 2026 Empire Asparagus Festival is Andre Villoch. Andre played the first year we added music to the festival in I think 2008? Since, he’s regularly featured in the line up and entertains music lovers in NW Michigan all year around! Shelly and I had the honor of Andre playing at our wedding a few years ago!