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June 28 - July 5, 2025
135 days
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Welcome to the 99th National Cherry Festival!
We want to thank our growers, partners, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and community leaders for their commitment to the National Cherry Festival. There is a lot of good happening throughout the Traverse City area and we are proud to be a part of this unique community that holds the title Cherry Capital of the World. We can't wait to see you June 28 to July 5, 2025!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Free Family Fun!
Free Family Fun!Make memories with your family at any of our free family events. Watch the air show, parades, or Air Dogs. Participate in pie eating contests, pet shows and more. Over 85% of our events are free at the National Cherry Festival!
Great Parades!
Great Parades!Watch the Consumers Energy Community Royale Parade and the DTE Energy Foundation Cherry Royale Parade march down Front Street.
Festival of Races
Festival of RacesRun through a working cherry orchard, conquer the McKinley Challenge or take a 5k jog through downtown in 2024

Sponsors

Giving Back to our Community
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!
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Ferris Wheel at Night
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Fireworks!
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