🍎 Market on the Ridge and Sparta's Michigan Apple Festival! 🍎 Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the year downtown Sparta! Join us September 19th (4pm-8pm) and 20th (11am-7pm) for Market on the Ridge during the beloved Sparta Apple Festival—a family-friendly celebration packed with shopping, food, and fall fun for nearly 3 blocks! ✨ What to Expect: 🍏 80+ Vendors – Discover unique handmade goods, art, décor, and gifts you won’t find anywhere else. 🍏 Raffles & Prizes – Enter for your chance to win amazing goodies from local businesses. 🍏 Apple Pie Eating Contests – Cheer on the contestants (or jump in and test your pie power!). 🍏 Kids’ Activities Galore – Games, crafts, and entertainment for the little ones. 🍏 Local Farmers & Fresh Produce – Stock up on fall’s best flavors. 🍏 Hay Rides & All Things Apple – From cider to Tom's donuts, it’s autumn at its finest! 🍏 Apple Cider Tent 🍏 LIVE Music! Fall vibes, fresh apples, and fabulous finds—don’t miss it!