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Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival

Name: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival
Address: 8453 W Silver Lake Road, Hart, MI, 49436, US
Telephone: +12318733982
Price range: $$

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The Apple & BBQ Festival brings two days of food, fun, and family activities to Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Next years dates are September 10th & 11th 2027!

09/23/2026

🎉🍎🔥 That’s a wrap on the Apple & BBQ Festival! A huge thank you to everyone who came out, enjoyed the food, supported our vendors, and helped make this year's festival one to remember. From delicious BBQ to fun with family and friends, you made the weekend truly special.

The countdown to the next festival starts now, so mark your calendars for September 10-11, 2027! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable weekend of food, fun, and community. ❤️🍏🍖✨

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09/21/2026

Thank you to the Hart Girls Basketball Program for helping with cleanup after the festival! We truly appreciate our amazing local volunteers and all the time and effort you put in to help make our festival a success!

09/20/2026

Thank you, Silver Lake RV Rental, for letting us use your golf carts for all of our festival operations! 🛺 We truly appreciate your generosity and for helping us keep everything running smoothly throughout the festival. We couldn’t do it without the support of our amazing local businesses!

09/17/2026

Our Apple Pie Contest was a sweet success! 🥧
Congratulations to all of our talented bakers, and a big congratulations to the winners in both our Youth and Adult Divisions! 🍎🥧
Youth Division
🥇 1st Place: Gabriel Dodge
🥈 2nd Place: Heidi Vandelier
🥉 3rd Place: Riley Gonyeau
Adult Division
🥇 1st Place: Jen Edy
🥈 2nd Place: Randi Sheffer
🥉 3rd Place: Hannah Rolff
Thank you to everyone who entered and helped make this year’s contest so much fun! We loved seeing all the delicious apple pies! 🍏

09/16/2026

🍎🏃 Congratulations to the winners of the Apple a Day 5K! 🏃🍎

A huge shoutout to our overall winner, Jared Lauber, who crossed the finish line in an impressive 20:19 while pushing a double stroller with his kids, Oliver and Rio! What an incredible accomplishment! 👏

🏅 Top Female Finisher:
Tessa Gregwer with a time of 25:37!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Apple a Day 5K. We loved seeing so many runners and walkers come out and be part of the fun this past weekend. See you next year! 🍎❤️

09/10/2026

The wait is nearly over! Tomorrow we kick off another exciting Apple & BBQ Festival in the beautiful Silver Lake Sand Dunes area, and we can't wait!

Get ready for delicious BBQ, unique craft vendors, family activities, walk through the car show, and plenty of fun all weekend long. ❤️🍖🎶🍎

📅 Check out the schedule below and see all the fun happening throughout the weekend!

Who's excited for festival weekend? Tell us what you're most looking forward to in the comments! 👇

09/09/2026

🏡🍎 A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Lodging Sponsors! 🍎🏡

Still planning for your weekend at the Apple & BBQ Festival? We've got some amazing places ready to welcome you to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes area!

A big thank you to our lodging sponsors:
✨ Dunes Waterfront Resort
✨ Silverback RV Rental
✨ Sierra Sands Family Lodge
✨ Silver Lake Resort & Campground
✨ Silver Sands Resort
✨ Sandy Shores Campground

Whether you're staying for the festival weekend or just looking for the perfect home base for the night, these local businesses offer great accommodations just minutes from all the festival fun! Silver Lake Sand Dunes memories are waiting for you! 🍎🔥

09/08/2026

🎉 The countdown is on! The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival is this weekend! 🍎🍖

Planning your visit? Be sure to park in our FREE festival parking lot located at:

📍 8144 W. Hazel Road, Mears, MI 49436

Our amazing volunteers from Hart Area Recreation Club and the Hart Robotics Team will be there to help direct parking and will also be accepting donations to support their organizations. Give them a wave, a smile, or a donation if you're able! ❤️

🚍 No need to worry about the walk! Silver Lake Buggy Rentals will be providing a shuttle service to take you between the parking lot and festival grounds throughout the weekend.☀️🍎🍖

09/06/2026

🐾 Friendly Festival Reminder 🐾

We love seeing all the wagging tails and happy faces that come to town during Apple & BBQ Festival weekend! ❤️🐶

To help us follow health department regulations, dogs are not allowed within the festival grounds where the food trucks and activities are located, unless they are service dogs. We know your furry friends are part of the family, and we appreciate your understanding.

Dogs are still welcome to stroll through the Craft Show and Car Show areas, so they can still be part of the festival fun! 🍎🍖🐾🎉

09/04/2026

A huge thank you to The Fox Barn Market & Winery for sponsoring this year's Apple & BBQ Festival!

While you're enjoying all the excitement of festival weekend, be sure to stop by Fox Barn and browse their wonderful selection of locally made wines. Whether you're picking up a longtime favorite or trying something new, it's the perfect opportunity to take a taste of Silver Lake home with you.❤️🍎🍖🍷

Address

8453 W Silver Lake Road
Hart, MI
49436

Opening Hours

Friday	12pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	10am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12318733982

Website

http://applebbqfestival.com/

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