Shelby State Bank
Sponsored Community Events
National Asparagus Festival
The National Asparagus Festival is the longest-running asparagus festival in the country and is a highlight event for Oceana County, known as the "Asparagus Capital of the US." The festival celebrates the asparagus harvest and promotes local farmers. It attracts thousands of attendees each year.
Our very own Michele Amstutz is President of the Festival, and Shelby State Bank is a proud sponsor of the Spear It 5K.
Key attractions and events:
The Joan Glover Royale Parade: The largest parade in Oceana County featuring bands, floats, including the Asparagus Queen and her royalty, dignitaries, and antique vehicles.
Taste of Asparagus: A competition where attendees can share and sample asparagus dishes of all kinds and vote for their favorites.
Arts & Crafts Show: Centrally located show featuring over 60 vendors, showcasing one-of-a-kind, hand-made wares.
Spear It 5k: 6/14 - A fun run/walk supporting the festival and asparagus starting at the Silver Lake Chicken Shack in Mears, MI.
Asparagus Queen: The 2025 queen will be crowned Friday, June 13th!
Live Music & Entertainment: Including the Scottville Clown Band and other performances.
Kidz Zone: Family fun on State Street between Main and Washington St. Assorted activities including a climbing tower, power jump, axe throwing, a bounce house and more, all free of charge. If you want to get a volunteer soaked, purchase a chance at Hart Rotary's dunk tank challenge!
Farm Tour: An opportunity to learn about asparagus farming firsthand, touring two asparagus farms and the West Michigan Research Center.
Fly-In Pancake Breakfast: A unique event featuring aircraft displays and breakfast at the Oceana County Airport.
The National Asparagus Festival is a vibrant celebration of agriculture, community, and, of course, delicious asparagus.
Ludington Gus Macker
Ludington is the largest -- and we would argue the most beautiful -- Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the nation, and the action returns on June 14-15. Put your team together and plan a great weekend in Ludington on the courts and all around town!
Shelby State Bank is proudly a Court Sponsor of this year's event, the 33rd in Ludington and the 51st year of Macker play overall.
Click the button below for the Ludington Gus Macker website, and then click Register Now to enter!