Cherry Festival Schedule: 07/02/2024

Stephanie Shomin, The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
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Jul. 2—9:30 a.m. Orchard Tours and More: Visit a 137-acre research farm for exhibits, cherry product samples and kids' activities. Shuttle leaves from BATA Transfer Station on Hall Street at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m.: Festival Open Space Park Souvenir tent, Cherry Farm Market, food court and more. Open Space Park.

10 a.m.: Go for the Gold Pin Program: Commemorative pins are $5. Grand prize is a two-year lease on a Toyota Camry. Open Space Park.

10 a.m.: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Pow Wow: Grand entry at 11 a.m. Pepsi Bayside Music Stage.

10 a.m.: Kids Club: Free family-friendly activities for all ages. Clinch Park.

11 a.m.: Arnold's Amusements Midway: Carnival rides, vendors and games until 11 p.m. Individual tickets are $1.50 or 22 for $30. Grandview Parkway and Union Street.

Noon: Beer Tent: Adults ages 21 and older enter with a 2024 commemorative pin. Open until 10:30 p.m. Open Space Park.

Noon: Hole-in-One: Closest to the pin wins a prize. Qualifiers return July 6 to compete for $50,000. Three shots for $5; seven shots for $10. X-Golf Traverse City.

1 p.m.: Kids Cherry Pie Eating Contest: Preschool age through 12 years old compete. F&M Park at Railroad and Washington streets.

2 p.m.: A Very Fairy Cherry JamBerry: Free family-friendly lawn games, tractor rides and refreshments. Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park.

6 p.m.: Leanne Morgan: Comedy show. General admission is $50; reserved seats are $70. Pepsi Bayside Music Stage.

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