Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival

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Food & DrinkSilver Lake
Dates11–12 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe apple-and-barbecue pairing only looks
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival in Silver Lake

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival pairs an apple pie contest and fresh-apple market with barbecue food, live music, and a classic auto and ORV show, an odd combination that makes complete sense once you consider the local economy of orchards, dune tourism, and off-road recreation. A 5K, craft market, and beer tent round out the fall weekend.

Apple pies, barbecue smoke, classic vehicles and off-road machines meet near the Silver Lake dunes during a deliberately broad fall weekend.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The apple-and-barbecue pairing only looks strange until you know the area: Silver Lake's economy runs on orchards, tourism, and off-road vehicle recreation all at once, so a festival built around apple pie, barbecue, and an ORV show is simply reflecting what the local economy already looks like

02

The mystery stays covered

The fresh-apple market and pie contest bring in the harvest side, barbecue food and live music keep the afternoon social, and the classic auto and ORV show pulls in a crowd that has nothing to do with apples at all

03

The city starts moving

A 5K and beer tent add even more reasons to stick around, and the whole weekend works because none of these pieces are trying to pretend they belong to a single theme

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Apple pie and the fresh-apple market anchor the festival's harvest side

Water and renewal

Living ritual

while barbecue food and live music keep the crowd fed and entertained through the day

The sacred route

Living ritual

The classic auto and ORV show

The local code

Living ritual

paired with a craft market

Tradition 5

Living ritual

brings in the region's off-road and collector-car culture

Tradition 6

Living ritual

rounding out a weekend built for a genuinely mixed audience

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

11–12 September 2026

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Washable, breathable clothing and closed shoes with good traction work best around food service areas and sandy walkways. Add a layer for cooler evening hours, since dune-area temperatures...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.09 N, 118.27 WOpen in Google Maps

Silver Lake, United States

TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Silver Lake via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Silver Lake, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearWashable, breathable clothing and closed shoes with good traction work best around food service areas and sandy walkways. Add a layer for cooler evening hours, since dune-area temperatures can drop after sunset.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival?

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival is listed for 11–12 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Silver Lake, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Silver Lake, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLapplebbqfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates11–12 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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