GOLDEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — On Sept. 5 and Sept. 6, visitors to Golden Township Park near Silver Lake can attend the 22nd annual Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival.

"We end up with about, on Saturday, roughly 20,000 (people)," Scott Beal, executive director of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival, said.

Beginning Sept. 6, attendees can enjoy a large arts and crafts fair with over 130 vendors as well as the annual apple pie baking competition.

"As you roll into Saturday, you've got the apple pie competition," Beal said. "At least 15 people drop off the pies and judging is Saturday." • Guests visit Silver Lake Sand Dunes near Pentwater for a weekend of apple pie baking contests and barbeque food trucks. (Courtesy Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival) • G

See Full Page