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National Cherry Festival Travel Guide
Every summer, Traverse City hosts the National Cherry Festival, a week-long celebration featuring parades, concerts, air shows, and fireworks along the waterfront.
The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, making it one of Michigan’s most popular summer events.
Festival Highlights
Events include:
- Blue Angels air show
- Cherry pie eating contest
- Waterfront concerts
- Grand parade
- Fireworks over Grand Traverse Bay
Suggested Festival Itinerary
Day 1
- Festival opening events
- Cherry-themed food vendors
- Evening concert
Day 2
- Blue Angels air show
- Downtown shopping
- Sunset beach walk
Day 3
- Parade and festival rides
- Waterfront dining
Planning your Cherry Festival getaway? Reserve your stay at Cherry Tree Inn & Suites and enjoy a relaxing waterfront retreat just minutes from the festival excitement.