Empire Asparagus Festival

07/27/2026

In Empire this Friday? Andre’s playing a Free Concert down Town Empire!! See you there!!

06/22/2026

FYI, Norconk’s have finished picking for the 2026 season! Their stand is open but they’re down to their last 2 or 3 days !! So don’t miss this last chance for Fresh Local Aspargus !!

06/19/2026

Looking for inspirational Asparagus Recipes look no further! Or how about ideas for the 2026 Ode to Aspargus Competition look no further!

Each year the Empire Asparagus Festival crowns winners of its poetry and recipe contests. This year’s poetry winner is Joseph Povolo for his poem “High on Asparagus.” The recipe c…

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

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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…