Since 1974, the National Asparagus Festival has been a much-anticipated annual event. What began as a small gathering has grown into an event that draws attendees from around the world. This year marks our 50th Anniversary, and we are planning a celebration like none other. The National Asparagus Festival is a great place to come and celebrate asparagus in all its forms. Join us for a parade, a variety of delicious asparagus-inspired dishes, arts and craft vendors and much more. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
NEW EVENT!!!
NAF After Party
*Live Music Sponsored by Fox Seed, Social District, Fireworks*
Sponsored by the City of Hart, Todd Greiner Farms, Fox Seeds & LaBranz Asparagus Farm
Live Music 2pm-10pm at the Hart Commons Park
Fireworks @ Dusk over Hart Lake
Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade
In loving memory of Joan Glover
Oceana County Fairgrounds
LINE - UP/STAGING 11:00am-12:30pm
The Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade is an extravagant display of various bands, floats, queens, dignitaries and antique vehicles and is the largest parade in Oceana County! This parade is a long-time community favorite and attracts people from all over the state of Michigan. After months of planning and weeks of redesigning, our float takes the street to introduce our newly crowned asparagus royalty. Follow the float as it travels throughout the state to various parades and festivals carrying our home-grown Asparagus Queen and 1st Runner-up!
Taste of Asparagus Competition
June 10, 2023
at Heritage Hall - Historic District
The NAF’s Annual Taste of Asparagus Competition is an opportunity for asparagus lovers to share their favorite asparagus dishes. All Commercial, Non-Commercial, and Youth (age 17 or under) entrants will compete for a 1st place. The dish receiving the most votes from a panel of 3 judges will be declared the overall winner of the
Commercial, Non-Commercial, or Youth Divisions respectively. The public will also vote for their favorite asparagus dish and the winner will receive the coveted
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD! The Asparagus Queen will also be selecting the “Queen’s Choice” for her overall favorite dish!
Arts Crafts Fair
June 10, 2023
This event is sure to be your "one-stop-shop" location for the most unique homemade goods. Each year our Arts & Crafts Fair is one of the most popular craft shows in the area. We host a wide variety of more than sixty crafters traveling from all over the state of Michigan to display hundreds of products that are truly one-of-a-kind. This event is located on the lawn of the Oceana County Courthouse in downtown Hart, right in the middle of all of the festivities. Be sure to grab your favorite carnival treat to enjoy as you make your way through!
Schedule of events:
Saturday, June 10, 2023
RYAN WALSWORTH SPEAR IT 5K
‘Sponsored by Shelby State Bank.
Registration at 7:30am Run at 9am
Siver Lake Chicken Shack.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Courthouse lawn - 9am-Spm
FARM TOUR
‘Sponsored by La Fiesta
Farm tour sign up 8:30-9:30 at NAF office
NAF Offce 9:30am
Sponsored by
Great Lakes Energy & Trusstream
11am-2pm, 3pm-5pm Downtown Hart
‘Sponsored by Mi Asparagus Advisory Board.
11 Heritage Hal Historic District
JOAN GLOVER ROYAL PARADE
Sponsored by Pixel Grafix Studio
Start 2pm - Hart
SCOTTVILLE CLOWN BAND
Sponsored by Janet Raffaci Memorial Fund
Follows Parade.
NAF AFTER PARTY / FIREWORKS
‘Sponsored by
City of Hart, Fox Seeds, Gomen Farms
Todd Greiner Farms, LaBranz Asparagus Farm,
Hart Commons - 5pm to 10
Live music with Firework show at dusk.
Festival Dates: June 9-11, 2023