Cherry Blossom Tour Returns to Leelanau County

Cherry Blossom Tour Returns to Leelanau County

Cherry blossoms were once celebrated in Leelanau County, and volunteers are hoping to again spotlight their beauty.

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Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund

Here She Is...
Miss America

The National Cherry Festival and DTE Energy today announced that our own Michigan native Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2008 DTE Energy Cherry Royale Parade. The parade kicks off at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 12, the final day of the National Cherry Festival.

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Catch Up On The "New" 2008 Festival News

Blue Angle 6 over West Bay
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We Need You...

The National Cherry Festival relies on the generosity of volunteers to put on one of the world's greatest festivals. Please help Traverse City shine by volunteering to help with the 2008 National Cherry Festival. It's a great way to give back, make friends, and have fun!

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2008 Commemorative Print Winner

Reserve your 2008 Commemorative Print now by calling the National Cherry Festival at 800-968-3380! To learn more about the artist, D.B. Henkel click here.

Children's Cherry Corner

Cherry Guy
Take the Cherry Challenge! Click on the links below and test your cherry knowledge. Writing a school report? Click on the Cherry History or Facts About Cherries to learn more on the facinating super fruit... the cherry!

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National Cherry Festival Diamond Classic Baseball Tournament

July 4-6, 2008 will kick off the inaugural National Cherry Festival Diamond Classic Baseball Tournament! The tournament will have 10u, 11u, 12u, 14u, 15u and 18u age divisions...

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Get your Bay Side V-Pass!

The Bay Side Entertainment V-PASS

The National Cherry Festival is pleased to unveil its first ever 'Entertainment Pass.' Eight Evenings of Entertainment for ONE $10 PASS! The Bay Side Entertainment V-PASS! is sponsored by Verizon Wireless. For more information on the Bay Side V-Pass! Click here.

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Cherry D'Vine: BBQ Edition


Cherries D'Vine

Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels Festival Air Show
Ticket Price: $15
Sunday, July 6, 2008, 12:00pm-6:00pm
The Hagerty Center

Enjoy award winning local wines and beers paired with gourmet grilled cuisine. View the US Navy Blue Angels Air Show Performance from the best seat in the city: NMC's Hagerty Center.
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Cherries Grand Buffet


Cherries Grand Buffet

Ticket Price: $20
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:00am
Traverse City Opera House

Last years inaugural event was a sell out! Join the National Cherry Festival and the Old Town Playhouse Performers for a lively luncheon! Enjoy locally-inspired dishes and grand entertainment in the beauty of the Traverse City's historic Opera House.
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Cherryland Band Classic


Cherryland Band Classic Championship
The National Cherry Festival is pleased to showcase the pomp and pageantry of competing High School Marching Bands from throughout Midwest and Canada during the Cherryland Band Classic Championships. The Mid-American Competing Band Directors Association event will wow festival goers on Friday, July 11th at 6:30 p.m., as multiple High School Marching Bands will take to Thirlby Field at Running Wise Stadium. The marching bands will compete in several judged divisions. The evening promises to be filled with wonderful band music and showmanship. Each participating marching band will present a program of music and precision maneuvers for seventeen minutes - guaranteeing an evening of fabulous entertainment.

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Family 4 Pack - Cherryland Band

Cherryland Band Classic Championship
Receive four (4) tickets to the spirited Cherryland Band Classic and four (4) Pepsi products for $40!

Back by popular demand is the Mid-American Competiting Band Directors Association's Championships. Enjoy bands from throughout the Midwest and Canada, such as Sound of Sun Prairie, Lighthouse Brigade of Racine, Oregon High School, Renegade Regiment and many more!

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