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Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Apple BBQ Festival 2026
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Date: Sep 11, 2026 2:00 pm - Sep 12, 2026 8:00 pm (EDT)
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8711 W Silver Lake Rd, Mears, Michigan 49436-9653, United States

About the event

Enjoy two full days of live music, a beer and wine tent, food trucks, a craft show with more than 140 vendors, a classic car show, a 5K run, axe throwing, kids’ activities, and much more. Families can look forward to pony rides, face painting, and a petting zoo. Food lovers won’t want to miss the mouthwatering BBQ, freshly baked pies, and locally grown apples
Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart Visitors Bureau
Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart Visitors Bureau
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Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart Visitors Bureau
Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart Visitors Bureau
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About the application

Thank you for volunteering for the Apple BBQ Festival! We could not offer this event without generous people like you. If you have any questions feel free to email us at info@applebbqfestival.com.

Terms & Conditions

As a volunteer, I understand that I am not an employee of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival and am not subject to the benefits provided under the laws of Workers' Compensation in the State of Michigan. I agree to hold harmless the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival, its officers, directors, employees, and authorized representatives, against any and all claims, losses, injuries (including death and disability), liabilities, damages and expenses of any kind, including attorney fees, with respect to my volunteering for the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival. I authorize the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival to use photographs of me, or in which I may be included, for advertising and any other purpose. I understand that my background may be checked annually for any criminal history as long as I am a volunteer for the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival. The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival reserves the right to decline an individual’s request to volunteer. All information will be kept confidential.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Setup Golden Township Park Sep 09, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 4
message Help setting up for the festival - Putting up fencing - Setting up tables
Hospitality Tent Info tent near front entrance of festival Sep 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 4
message - Selling t-shirts - Provide information to visitors - Direct visitors
Kids Zone Golden Township Park Sep 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 3
message Supervising the kids zone - Keeping an eye on the bouncy houses and how many kids are in at a time - Making sure kids are safe on the playground
Sanitation Golden Township Park Sep 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 3
message -Checking porta potties -Taking out/checking garbage's
Sanitation Golden Township Park Sep 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
message -Checking porta potties -Taking out/checking garbage's
Direct Craft Fair Booths Golden Township Park Sep 12, 2026 6:00 am - 10:00 am 5 4
message Help check in crafters in the morning -make sure they are on the right time slot - show them where their spot is
Assist Apple Pie Contest 8110 W Hazel Rd Mears, MI 49436 Sep 12, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am 0 2
message - Collect pies from the drop off at Wild Bills\r\n-Number pies at drop off to match the baker\r\n- Bring pies to the pavilion at the park for judging
Hospitality Tent Golden Township Park Sep 12, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 0 3
message - Selling t-shirts - Directing guest - Providing information
Parking Manager Wild Bills grass parking and the driveway in between the Sandbox and the park Sep 12, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 0 6
message Managing the parking lot and making sure cars are parked correctly
Sanitation Golden Township Park Sep 12, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 2 3
message Keeping the festival grounds cleanrn-Taking out trashrn-Checking porta potties
Kids Zone Golden Township Park Sep 12, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 0 3
message Supervise the kids area - Making sure kids are safe on the playground - Monitoring the bounce houses and how many kids are inside at once
Hospitality Tent Info tent near front entrance of festival Sep 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 3
message - Selling t-shirts - Directing guest - Providing information
Sanitation Golden Township Park Sep 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2 3
message -Checking porta potties -Taking out/checking garbage
Kids Zone Golden Township Park Sep 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3 3
message - Supervise kids on the inflatables and activities - Watch over the playground to make sure kids are being safe
Hospitality Tent Info tent near front entrance of festival Sep 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 3 3
message - Selling t-shirts - Directing guest - Providing information
Sanitation Golden Township Park Sep 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 2 3
message -Checking porta potties -Taking out/checking garbage's
Clean up Golden Township Park Sep 13, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 10 4
message -Help clean up garbage -Pick up tables -Put away fencing

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Emergency contacts

Additional information

  • Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense for which you have not been pardoned?
  • I agree to the terms and conditions listed above.
  • I understand that volunteering involves basic risks and agree not to hold the organizers liable for ordinary accidents.
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