Today
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
NCF Presidential Cherry Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat pancakes $6 per person, maximum $20 per family (same household). Tickets are only available the day of the event.
Festival Open Space Park East — Corner of Union Street and Grandview Parkway. Additional access via the Cass Street Tunnel at Cass Street and Grandview Parkway.
9 a.m. 6 p.m.
Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest
Closest to the pin qualifiers will return July 9 for a shot at $1 million.
Bay Meadows Golf Course; 5550 Bay Meadows Drive; Traverse City
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Two-Person Beach Volleyball Tournament
Today's tournament features Men's and Women's play, with 18 teams per division. Team sign in will begin at 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with play beginning promptly at 9 a.m.
Also see the Sunday tournament for four-person play in Co-Ed Open, Co-Ed Recreational, and Women's divisions. Pre-registration is required by signing up online.
Traverse City West End Park Beach Volleyball Courts on Grandview Parkway
10 a.m.
Kids' Big Wheel Race
For ages 3 to 6. Registration 9-9:45 a.m. Equipment will be available for out-of-town guests. No fee required. No rubber wheels or altered wheels for added traction will be allowed.
Traverse City Civic Center Parking Lot; 1213 West Civic Center Drive
10 a.m.
Kids' Festival Matinee
Tickets available at Traverse City State Theatre. Admission is free. First come first accommodated as seating is limited. Traverse City State Theatre; 233 E. Front St.
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Arnold Amusements Midway
Corner of Grandview Parkway at Union Street
12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Air Show Gala
Top of the Park, Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., Traverse City
12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Beer Tent
Festival Open Space Park North at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Flight Deck - Air Show Special Seating
Festival Open Space Park North, Grandview Parkway and Union Street
12:45 p.m -3 p.m.
Festival Air Show
Festival Open Space Park North at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
3 p.m.-9 p.m.
Bingo
Festival Open Space Park East, corner of Union Street and Grandview Parkway. Additional access via the Cass Street Tunnel at Cass Street and Grandview Parkway
6-7 p.m.
Cherry Pit Spit Contest
Register on-site. No fee required. Festival Open Space Park Central at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
National Writers Series
A presentation by Elmore Leonard will be paired with a 'Pure Michigan Picnic' prepared by chef Eric Nittolo of the Boathouse Restaurant. Festival Open Space Park East, corner of Union Street and Grandview Parkway. Additional access via the Cass Street Tunnel at Cass Street and Grandview Parkway
