Empire Asparagus Festival

06/17/2026

The dust has settled and the 2026 Empire Asparagus Festival is a happy if slightly fading memory! We couldn’t sign off without saying a few thank yous to…..
Everyone who took time to attend the Festival with such great enthusiasm and numbers!
The Volunteers without whom there’d be no Festival especially the setup and tear down crew!
The Vendors who provided such a variety of delicious Asparagus dishes and beverages !
To all the entertainers a round of applause with an encore for all their superb performances !!
All our Sponsors especially Grocers Daughter Chocolate & Indigo Bluffs Resort
And finally Leelanau County Emergency Manager, Sheriffs Dept & Glen Lake Fire Department !
Thank You To One & All! Here’s to 2027

06/09/2026

Disappointed you missed out on a 2026 Empire Asparagus Festival T Shirt!! Don’t despair, Look no further we’ve set up an online store!

06/06/2026

It’s coming together come down and enjoy a beautiful day in Empire

06/05/2026

For All The Ways You Camp
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06/04/2026

The Arts Tavern crew will once again be serving up their battered deep fried Asparagus

06/04/2026

Empires Asparagus Festival is Quirky apparently! Come and find out!!

Empire’s quirky, fun, day-long Asparagus Festival returns to Leelanau County on Saturday, June 6. The day of peace, music and food offers something for everyone in the family. Events include the Ki…

06/02/2026

A fun little survey!!

The Empire Asparagus Festival is June 6 in Leelanau County.What's your favorite aspect of the festival?Let us know by casting your vote and leaving a comment.

05/26/2026

If you’ve 15 minutes to spare in your day the attached link is a radio interview I did earlier today featuring the Empire Asparagus Festival! https://rewildinglifenorth.com/

A podcast and field journal exploring nature, gardening, foraging, seasonal living, and rewilding practices. Listen, learn, and reconnect with the wild.

05/26/2026

The Pleva Family a name synonymous with Leelanau County & Good Food are joining us as a vendor once again. You’ll be able to enjoy

Asparagus Gouda Brats
Pulled Pork
Pierogi
Hot Dogs
So be sure to pay them a visit!

05/25/2026

We welcome back Empires Favorite Sandwich Shop The Shipwreck Cafe as a food vendor for the 2026 Festival! #