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.

Free Family Fun!
The National Cherry Festival has over 150 events and activities and 85% are free for all! Kids of all ages can enjoy events like cherry pie eating, parades, pet show and more!

Schedule Of Events:

5:30 AM: Meijer Festival of Races Packet Pick up - Meijer Festival of Races Packet Pick Up

7:00 AM: Meijer Festival of Races

7:30 AM: Sara Hardy's Farmers Market

8:00 AM: Pickleball Tournament

10:00 AM:
American Farmland Trust's Cherry Farm Market - Cherry Farm Market
Festival Open Space Park
Go For The Gold! Pin Program - Go for the Gold! Pin Program
Hole-in-One - Hole-in-One Final Shoot Out
Kids Club!
Official National Cherry Festival Souvenir Tent
Ultimate Air Dogs

11:00 AM: Arnold's Amusements Midway

11:15 AM: DTE Energy Foundation Cherry Royale Parade

12:00 PM:
Beer Tent
Ultimate Air Dogs

2:00 PM: Ultimate Air Dogs - FINALS! Ultimate Air Dogs

3:45 PM: Go For the Gold Semifinals Drawing

4:15 PM: Go For the Gold Semifinals Drawing

4:45 PM: Go For the Gold Semifinals Drawing

5:00 PM: Go For the Gold Final Drawing

6:00 PM: The Accidentals and Joshua Davis - The Accidentals and Joshua Davis

9:00 PM: National Cherry Festival Fireworks Cruise

10:30 PM: Festival Finale Fireworks

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