2022 Empire Asparagus Festival Schedule of Events
Festival Admission: $5 Children Under 16 Free – Saturday, June 4th
5k Kick Yer Ass-paragus Fun Run/Walk
9am: Registration 10am: Race Starts at the Empire Public Beach
Enjoy a scenic run by the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and finish at the pavilion for refreshments and prizes. All runners get free entry to festival, just show your run number! Registration begins at 9am at Empire Public beach. Entry fee is $40 for standard runners and $25 for walkers and juniors up to 17 years old. All entry fees include t-shirt.
Asparagus Recipe Contest and Cook-Off
Noon | Empire Township Hall
Free to enter, this competition is open to anyone who loves asparagus! Participants create asparagus dishes for the public to sample while competing for cash prizes
Empire Area Museum Open House 1pm to 4pm | 11544 S Lacore Rd
“Ode To The Asparagus” Poetry Contest Library
2pm | Glen Lake Community
Celebrate a local rite of spring by listening to (or sharing your own!) asparagus-themed poetry. All styles of poems are acceptable and prizes will be awarded. Check out the Glen Lake Library expansion plans!
Noon to 6pm Asparagus Eats + Wine and Beer Tasting
FOOD VENDORS
Arts Tavern, Mel & Fell, Plevas, Shipwreck Café, Mt Holiday, Tiffanys, MORE TBA
DRINK VENDORS
St. Ambrose Cellars, Right Brain Brewery, Lake Ann Brewery MORE TBA
Musical Entertainment
Noon to 1:30pm- Amelia Vanderberg Piano Recital
2pm to 5pm- 5th Gear Band
Family Entertainment
3:00pm to 4:00pm- Children’s Magic Show with Gordon Russ
2pm to 4pm- “Miss Asparagus on Stilts” Presented by Cherry Life Productions