National Cherry Festival
TODAY
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Heritage Day
Heritage Day
American Indian displays and exhibits highlighting arts and crafts. A look back in history at the heritage of the Grand Traverse region. Visit the upper deck of the Festival Open Space Park for the American Indian Pow Wow at noon.
Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sweet Treats Recipe Contest
Sweet Treats Recipe Contest
Kitchen enthusiasts are invited to present their cherry sweet treat to Festival recipe judges. Pre-registration required.
Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cherry Connection: Bringing Together Festival, Farm & Fruit
Cherry Connection: Bringing Together Festival, Farm & Fruit
10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Festival Open Space Park
10 a.m.-Noon
Pet Show
Pet Show
One of the most popular children's events, with registration from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Entries are open to "live" pets and categories include Ugliest Mutt, Best Dressed Pet, Most Unusual Pet, Fat Cat, Pet & Owner Look-Alike and Best Dressed Ensemble. Free.
F&M; Park at Railroad and Washington streets
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Arnold Amusements Midway
Arnold Amusements Midway
11 a.m.
Cherry Classic Film Festival
Cherry Classic Film Festival
"Road to Bali," a 1952 comedy starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. Free.
State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., Traverse City
11 a.m.-noon
Kids' "Make, Bake & Take" Pies
Kids' "Make, Bake & Take" Pies
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest
Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Heritage Day Old Fashioned Picnic
Heritage Day Old Fashioned Picnic
An old fashioned picnic will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is $3 for adults and $1 for kids under 12. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Heritage Center. Enjoy favorite games from years gone by such as the potato sack race, cherries on a spoon race, tug-of-war and more until 2:30 p.m. Also enjoy stories from the past with Jim Ribby, a discussion of the logging history in northern Michigan from Hartwick Pines, a nurses station and the Gracie L boat.
Hannah Park on Sixth Street by the Grand Traverse Heritage Center
Noon-4 p.m.
Bingo
Bingo
Noon
Grand Traverse Band Pow Wow
Grand Traverse Band Pow Wow
The National Cherry Festival will celebrate the heritage of the region with an American Indian Pow Wow dance, presented by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Come and see the colorful display of dance and drumming and taste American Indian cuisine.
Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Kiteboarding Demonstration on West Grand Traverse Bay
Kiteboarding Demonstration on West Grand Traverse Bay
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Sara Lee Bakery Kids Cherry Pie Eating Contest
Sara Lee Bakery Kids Cherry Pie Eating Contest
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cherry Industry Program
Cherry Industry Program
Cherry industry information is presented in this special program, bringing industry leaders, festival officials and the National Cherry Queen together.
Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station
3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Kids' "Make, Bake & Take" Pies
Kids' "Make, Bake & Take" Pies
3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Teen Skateboard Tournament
Teen Skateboard Tournament
A one-minute judged skate competition. Age divisions are 13-17 and 18-21. Helmets are required. Skaters age 13-17 will require a liability waiver signed by a parent. Register on-site beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Grand Traverse County Civic Center Skate Park, 1213 W. Civic Center Road, Traverse City
4 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
'Cherryland' Historical Film
'Cherryland' Historical Film
6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Bingo
7 p.m.
Seniors Pinochle Tournament
Seniors Pinochle Tournament
No reservations necessary. Must be 50 or older. Door prizes and more. $3 per person. Call Traverse City Senior Center at 922-4911 for details.
Traverse City Senior Center, Front and Barlow streets
8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Country Fresh Ice Cream Social
Country Fresh Ice Cream Social
An ice cream social featuring cherry sundaes. Fee required.
Food court area, Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street
