Evart on the Muskegon River

Evart sits on the Muskegon River and brings together outdoor experiences, local gathering places, and musical traditions. The Pere Marquette Rail Trail runs directly through the City of Evart. Whether you enjoy cycling, jogging, or walking, you’ll find a variety of ways to spend time outdoors and take in the surroundings. There are also activities on the river, a market featuring local producers, and events throughout the year.

Explore the Pere Marquette Rail Trail

Enjoying the outdoors is another option, allowing you to tailor your plans to your travel group’s interests. If you prefer an active outing, consider cycling or jogging; if you’d rather take it easy, you can explore the trail on foot. The trail runs through Evart itself, making it a defining feature of the city.

River and Parks

The Muskegon River also shapes a stay in Evart. Riverside Park West has a riverfront walking path. A launch there provides access for boats and canoes. Evart Park is another place in the City of Evart to access the water for boating and shore fishing. When planning time by the water, you can think of these two parks as offering different options: the riverfront path and launch at Riverside Park West, and boating and shore fishing at Evart Park.

Another Outdoor Option Nearby

For a different kind of outing, consider the Evart Motorcycle Trail. This ORV trail is located 3 miles northeast of the City of Evart. It offers a distinct focus alongside cycling, jogging, and walking on the Pere Marquette Rail Trail.

Music Event and Local History

The evart FunFest is presented each year by the Original Dulcimer Players Club on the third weekend of July. Held at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart, the program includes stage performances and workshops featuring acoustic instruments. The combination of musical performances and workshops makes the festival appealing to visitors who are interested not only in hearing acoustic instruments, but also in how they are played. The Dulcimer Funfest is also held annually at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart.

The Evart Public District Library Museum offers a different glimpse into local history. Its microfilm collection begins with the 1872 issue of the Evart Review and is available for genealogical research. Visitors interested in family history will find a concrete starting point here, distinct from outdoor activities and music events.

Farmers Market and Seasonal Calendar

The Evart Farmers Market brings residents and visitors together with local farmers, food producers, and artisans. It takes place every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Evart Depot, 200 South Main St. in Evart; the depot is next to the Pere Marquette Rails to Trails. You can plan a visit specifically for the market and discover local food and crafts there.

In fall, Evart’s Haunted Park adds to the events calendar: it takes place annually on the Saturday before Halloween at Riverside Park East. Together with the evart FunFest, held annually on the third weekend of July, it gives visitors different reasons to come at different times of year. When choosing a vacation rental in Evart, you can first consider whether your trip will focus mainly on outdoor activities, time by the river, local history, the farmers market, or an event.

For the broader travel overview: Osceola County.