National Cherry Festival
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Four-Person Beach Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by AquaFina and Domino's Pizza in cooperation with WKLT Radio — Double Rock 97.5 & 98.9
Four-person tournament play on the beaches of West Grand Traverse Bay. Sunday's tournament features co-ed open (18 teams), co-ed Recreational (12 teams) and women's (6 teams) play. Also see the Saturday, July 5, tournament for two-person men's and women's play. Pre-registration is required. Cost for four person tournament is $80.
Traverse City West End Park Beach Volleyball Courts on Grandview Parkway
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cofinity Old Mission Peninsula Bike Tour
In cooperation with WGTU — ABC 29&8
A favorite annual event for many individuals and families. Registrants can choose from 22- or 35-mile routes and enjoy winding roads, rolling farmland, cherry orchards, and the blue waters of both east and west Grand Traverse bays. After the tour, sit back and enjoy a picnic lunch on the campus of Northwestern Michigan College. After June 20, prices are $30 for individuals and $15 for children under 10.
Eastern Elementary School, 1600 Eastern Ave., Traverse City
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Arts and Crafts Fair
Presented by Downtown Traverse City Association
A juried Arts and Crafts Fair held in lovely downtown Traverse City, featuring more than 100 artists from across the Midwest. For more information, contact the Downtown Traverse City Association at 922-2050 or www.downtowntc.com.
Union Street between Grandview Parkway and Sixth Street
10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Festival Open Space Park
Enjoy the Johnsonville Brat Tent, Country Fresh Ice Cream and Sara Lee Bakery Cherry Pie booth, Pepsi products, AAA Michigan's Welcome Center and the Cherry Farm Market Tent, as well as live entertainment and Festival souvenirs.
The 9&10 News/WTCM Festival Marketplace offers promotional displays and samplings from Festival sponsoring companies, including Kitchen Craft International, Toyota and AAA Motor Sports.
Other on-site promotional partners include Grand Bay Marine, Crownline Boats, Grand Bay Golf Cars, Basic Communications, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Yellow Pages, Wireless Zone, Clif Bar, Sony Playstation, Indy 500, Alltel, Walk-In-Tubs, Grand Traverse Pie Co., Charter and the U.S. Navy.
Stop by the Festival's first aid facility, sponsored by Munson Medical Center and North Flight EMS Paramedic services, or register your 2008 Commemorative Gold Pins and Second Chance Drawing cards, plus check for lost items, friends, family or messages at the Festival Welcome Center, sponsored by AAA Michigan. Each day, entertainment passes and event tickets will be available at the Welcome Center.
Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Arnold Amusements Midway
Visit Traverse City's own favorite amusements near the Festival Open Space.
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hagerty Family Car Show
Presented by Hagerty Insurance Agency Inc. in cooperation with WGTU — ABC 29&8 and WCCW Radio
A nostalgic look at cars, trucks and motorcycles from throughout the Midwest. More than 200 show-condition collector vehicles, with three judging classes. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. Show begins at 11 a.m. with an awards presentation starting at 3 p.m. Entertainment and kids' activities throughout the day.
Hagerty Campus, Lake Street between Union and Cass streets
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Junior Arts and Crafts
Sponsored by Big Boy Restaurants
Come create your own individual Cherry Festival masterpiece. Open to all children ages 5-12. Free. No early registration.
F&M Park at Railroad and Washington streets
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Million Dollar Hole-In-One Contest
Sponsored by Chase; hosted by the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Golfers should hone their golf skills in preparation for the National Cherry Festival's week long Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest hosted by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Acme
12:45 p.m.
Festival Air Show
Sponsored by Northern Michigan Toyota Dealers, Charter Communications and Sam's Club in cooperation with WTCM Radio
Join us for the National Cherry Festival Air Show, sponsored by Northern Michigan Toyota Dealers, Sam's Club, Schmuckal Oil Co., Cherry Capital Airport and Charter Communications. Friday, July 4, will also be active with a full practice air show and a festive Twilight Air Show event before the July 4th fireworks.
Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
Noon-4 p.m.
Cherries D'Vine
Sponsored by Morgan Stanley, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, 9&10 News and The Breeze
Enjoy award-winning local wines paired with gourmet grilled cuisine. View the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' air show performance from the best seat in the city -— NMC's Hagerty Center. Tickets are $15 and include one wine taste and three food tastes. Additional wine tastes are $2 each and food tastes are $3.
Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus
3 p.m.-9 p.m.
Bingo
One of America's great pastimes features cash prizes.
Open Space Park East at the corner of Grandview Parkway and Marina Drive
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Cherry Teddy Bear Tea
Sponsored by Big Boy Restaurants in cooperation with Families First Monthly
Kids, bring your favorite bear and blanket for a fun-filled afternoon in the park with storytelling, a teddy bear craft and, of course, a tea party with other teddy bears and children. Parents welcome.
F&M Park at Railroad and Washington streets
4 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
'Cherryland' Historical Film
Presented by Traverse City Record-Eagle, Grand Traverse Heritage Center and the Traverse City Film Festival
"Cherryland" explores the path of the National Cherry Festival, from its beginnings as a religious ceremony to its heyday during the Depression, when it manipulated the media and thrust itself into the nation's limelight. It is the story of a town that was geographically isolated, depleted of its primary natural resource yet believed that a Festival could turn the town around and bring prosperity. It is also a story of a community that made tremendous sacrifices to make its town attractive and hospitable to outsiders. Free.
State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., Traverse City
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Family Sand Sculpture Contest
Sponsored by Team Elmer's
A fun time on the beach with sand sculpture competition for family groups, plus groups and individuals ages 13 and up. Only items found on the beach may be used in the decoration of the sculpture with the exception of food coloring. Register on-site. Free.
Beachside between the Open Space and West End Beach Volleyball Courts
