The National Cherry Festival has over 150 events and activities and 85% are free for all! Kids of all ages can enjoy events like cherry pie eating, parades, pet show and more!

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 28 to July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, MI

From bringing 'pure' local agriculture to the one of Pure Michigan's premier destinations; to hosting guests in one of Pure Michigan's most beautiful beach towns, the Cherry Capital of the World Traverse City, the National Cherry Festival is proud be one of …

The National Cherry Festival was suspended during the World War II (1942-47), but it has been held continuously every year since. 1946 was considered too soon after the War, and in 1947 Traverse City celebrated its Centennial; so the National Cherry Festival was postponed until 1948.

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 28 to July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, MI

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 28 to July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, MI

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 28 to July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, MI

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 28 to July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, MI

National Cherry Festival welcomes "Weird Al" Yankovic on his Bigger and Weirder Tour to the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on Tuesday, July 1, 2024.

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 28 to July 5, 2025 in beautiful Traverse City, MI