SPARTA, Michigan — Sparta's ever-popular Town & Country Days is back!
Get ready for the 83rd annual festival happening May 16 through 19.
The festival is typically held in July, but organizers decided to move the event to May so it coincides with the spring carnival in Sparta for even more fun.
“It is always hard to change a beloved, long-time event, but with the options that were available, the board of directors feel confident this will be a great move for the community long term,” said Elizabeth Morse, Downtown Development Director for the Village of Sparta.
“The spring-time event coincides with the last week of school for our senior class, and I keep picturing the last day of school in 'Grease' the movie, where the students run out of the school and head to the carnival! But mostly, the board was pleased that we were able to keep the annual event and make it work in a different time of year!” said Morse.
The event will feature some usual favorites like the Grand Parade on May 18, the Sparta Lions Famous Chicken Dinner and the Skerbeck Family Carnival, which will have new rides in Balyeat Field.
“We’re excited to enhance our traditional festival feel, with a Farm Night, which will have dozens of businesses hosting kids’ activities such as cake walk and duck pond.” The Farm night will be in Rogers Park on Thursday, May 16 in Rogers Park in Sparta. “There are a ton of traditional events like a dog show, petting zoo, live music, just a fun night to come out with family”.
More details on the festival can be found on the chamber's website here.
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