National Cherry Festival

National Cherry Festival
Saturday, Jul 1, 2023 at 7:30am
Various Venues in Traverse City, MI
231-947-4230

The National Cherry Festival is more than a single summer celebration. We hold events all year long and are committed to pouring into our community. The National Cherry Festival has over 150 events and activities and 85% are free for all! Kids can enjoy pit-spitting, pie-eating contests, turtle races and more without paying a penny.

Schedule of Events:

7:30 AM: Sara Hardy's Farmers Market

8:00 AM:

Very Cherry Flying Pancake Breakfast
Zumba By The Bay

9:00 AM: Two Person Beach Volleyball

10:00 AM:

Cherry Farm Market
Festival Open Space Park
Go For The Gold! Pin Program
Kids Club!
Official National Cherry Festival Souvenir Tent
Opening Ceremonies

11:00 AM:

Arnold's Amusements Midway
Classic Car Show
USAF Thunderbirds Souvenir Tent - US Navy Blue Angels Souvenir Tent

12:00 PM: Beer Tent

1:00 PM: Air Show

6:00 PM: Adult Cherry Pit Spit Contest

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