Schedule:
Sara Hardy's Farmers Market - 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Town Parking Deck - 231-947-4230
The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market is THE best place to find locally grown agricultural products. Enjoy local product, baked goods flowers and plants! At the Old Town Parking Deck
Fun & Games for Special Cherry Kids - 9:00 AM
Open Space Park
A morning with games and festival activities with a focus on inclusion for children and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Games, Art Activities, Face Painting, Amusement rides and more
Festival Open Space Park - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open Space Park
Immerse yourself in the National Cherry Festival at the main festival grounds locate on West Grand Traverse Bay in the Open Space Park.
Go For The Gold! Pin Program - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open Space Park
Take home a festival keepsake! Commemorative pins will be available for $5, with the possibility of winning one of the grand prizes. Commemorative pins will also be needed for entry into the beer tent.
Kids Club - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Clinch Park
Join us at Kids' Club, where families can enjoy an array of activities tailored for children of every age group. Our family-friendly event ensures a fun-filled day for all, with engaging experiences designed to spark joy and create long lasting memories.
Official National Cherry Festival Souvenir Tent - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open Space Park
Get your Official National Cherry Festival Souvenirs!
Orchard Tours & More - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Michigan State University Horticultural Research Station
NCF and Michigan State University Extension invite you to a 137-acre research farm in the heart of "Cherry Country." There will be educational exhibits, samples of cherry products, and tours of the farm.
Royal Fashion Show and Cherry Luncheon - 11:30 AM
City Opera House
Enjoy a ROYAL experience during the return of the Royal Fashion Show and Cherry Luncheon
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Beer Tent - 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Open Space Park
Cool off with a cold one and enjoy views from "Traverse City's Coolest Bar on the Bay!"
Cherry Farm Market - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Open Space Park
Welcome to the 2025 Cherry Farm Market, proudly presented by Ford Insurance Agency in partnership with Freemont Insurance Agency! This year, we're bringing back your favorite vendors from the past alongside exciting new ones.
Hole-in-One - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
X-Golf Traverse City
Daily prize for the closest to the pin, qualifiers will return to X-Golf on Saturday for a chance to win $50,000.
Arnold's Amusements Midway - 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Corner of Grandview Parkway at Union Street
Visit Traverse City's favorite amusement park! See the city from the top of the Ferris Wheel, enjoy the thrill of fast-past rides or try your best to win a prize at one of the many games.
Bubble Gum Blow - 2:00 PM
Kids Club
The Bubble Gum Blowing Contest is a staple of the National Cherry Festival! This year kids 12 & under can compete for the biggest bubble at the Kids Club located in Clinch Park.
Kids Cherry Town Fun Night - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
F & M Park at Railroad & Washington Streets
Kids, bring your family for a fun-filled evening of entertainment for all ages. Many performers, hands-on activities, food and all-around enjoyment. No fee required.
Adult Cherry Pie Eating Contest - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lay's Cherry Blast Stage, Open Space Park
Feel like a kid again and dive into a slice of cherry pie! The first one to finish their slice wins! Prizes awarded. Free registration will open 30 minutes prior to event at stage, no fee required.
Adult Cherry Pit Spit Contest - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Open Space Park
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the record distance is 95 feet and 6.5 inches. See if you can beat the record at the National Cherry Festival! Join the fun and win a trophy! Register on-site, just prior to the 6pm contest. No fee required.
T.I. - 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Pepsi Bayside Music Stage presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - ( 231) 947-4230
National Cherry Festival welcomes T.I. to the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on July 2nd!!
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