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Lt. Governor comments on Cherry Festival
Monday, July 14, 2008
We caught up with the Lieutenant Governor John Cherry during a special stop at the Cherry Royale Parade in Traverse City on saturday. He said the Cherry Festival is an example of a good way to bring in business, and tourists to Great Lakes cities.
Environmental Day at National Cherry Festival
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Private Business, Non-Profits, and Government Agencies "Go Green"
Cherry Festival impact
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Now, as they begin to calculate festival revenue and re-evaluate some events, organizers are looking to improve the festival for next year.
New National Cherry Queen
Friday, July 11, 2008
Of the four candidates competing to be the 2008/2009 National Cherry Queen it was Megan Umulis who takes home the title.
Cherry buffet with Miss America
Friday, July 11, 2008
At the City Opera House Friday, you could find a meal fit for a queen.
Diaper Derby
Friday, July 11, 2008
Some of the youngest festival fans revved up for a big race.
Chalk art contest
Friday, July 11, 2008
You can chalk this one up to good old fashioned fun.
Sandcastle Competition
Friday, July 11, 2008
The skies may have been overcast but for lots of kids it was a perfect day at the beach.
Junior Royale Parade
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ultimate Air Dogs
Thursday, July 10, 2008
There is one festival event that really draws the crowds both human and canine!
Habitat for Humanity at NCF
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Cherry Festival is about fun - but it's also possible to do something for a good cause.
Jr Royal Parade; a family tradition
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Cherry Festival is a tradition for many families in Northern Michigan but for one Grand Traverse County family organizing a popular event takes on a whole new meaning of "family time"
DTE float
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Festival fans always enjoy the parades and one entry in particular is always eye catching!
Master Grillers
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Food is always one of the big highlights at the National Cherry Festival.
Shuffle Board
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Senior Center hosts the annual Shuffle Board Competition
Kristin's 5 am Balloon Ride
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Join Kristin as she glides above Grand Traverse County
Beatles cover band fills the Open Space
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Crowds were cheering, woman were fainting, well, maybe not that dramatic.
Director of Cherry Festival talks about this year
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The director of the festival had some things to say about how things are going so far and what he expects for the rest of the festival.
Intergenerational Picnic
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Today the Intergenerational Picnic took place at The Grand Traverse Pavillions.
Special Kids Day
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The carnival was geared toward creating laughs as a part of Special Kids Day
Elephant rides
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Every year festival organizers set aside a day to celebrate special kids.
Introducing: Cherry Idol
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
This next event is a festival first the Cherry Festival's own singing contest.
Bike Rodeo
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Learning about safety while getting some peddle power.
Royal Pageant
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The high court met high fashion Wednesday at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City.
Kristin's Bubblegum adventure
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
It's always a festival hit at F&M Park, and the clouds overhead this year didn't burst the bubbles of these would-be bubble gum blowing champions.
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