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Sleeping Bear Dunes
Wuerfel Baseball Park
Grand Traverse Bay
Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds
Award winning wineries
Orchards
Horseback riding
Parasailing
Scuba diving
Lighthouse tours
Fall Colors
Downtown Shopping
Downhill Skiing
Snowshoeing/ Cross Country Skiing
Snowmobiling
Miles of paved and unpaved trails around the peninsulas

Festivals Events

71st Annual National Trout Festival   (Apr 25 - Apr 29, 2007)
Carnival, flea market, craft show, walk/run race, car show, children’s activities, horseshoe tournament, model plane air show, senior events. Carnival opens at 10:00 a.m. - Flea market at 9:00 a.m. - parade on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Downtown Kalkaska and County Fairgrounds. (231) 258-9103.

Mesick Mushroom Festival   (May 11 - May 13, 2007)
Celebration of the morel mushroom harvest. Flea market, arts/craft show, live music, carnival, baseball tournament, horseshoe tournament, parade on Saturday, mushroom contest and food wagons. Mesick. (231) 885-2679

Festival of Tables   (May 12, 2007)
The 6th Annual Festival of Tables will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The festival celebrates the art of home entertaining with food and wine tastings, creative table designs, interesting demonstrations, a silent auction, gourmet lunch, and fabulous raffle packages. Luncheon from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Table Viewing from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $50 each. The festival is a benefit for Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan. The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Governor's Hall, in Acme. (231) 946-8975

Lake Leelanau Walleye Festival & Car Show   (May 12 - May 13, 2007)
Events include the fishing tournament, antique car show, kids games, parade, craft booths, and food booths. For information regarding the Fishing Tournament please call Dicks Pour House at 256-9912. Sponsored by the Lake Leelanau Community Association. 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lake Leelanau. (231) 256-9912.

4th Annual Empire Asparagus Festival   (May 18 - May 19, 2007)
The Spring Asparagus Harvest will be celebrated with festival in the Village of Empire on Friday and Saturday. Events include: a fun run/walk at 9 a.m. at Wilco Hill, kids' games, a car show, a parade starting at 2 p.m. on Front Street on Saturday, cooking contest, an ''Ode to Asparagus'' poetry reading/reception on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Empire Town Hall, Lions' Club Asparagus Dinner, dance from 8-11 p.m. at Empire Town Hall and much more. Downtown Empire. For more information call the Empire Chamber of Commerce at (231) 326-5922.

Old Mission Blossom Days   (May 19 - May 20, 2007)

Originally known as the “blessing of the blossoms,” this is a time of food, wine and fun amid the vineyards and orchards of Old Mission Peninsula. (800) 969-4009

Leland Wine and Food Festival   (Jun 9, 2007)
Enjoy tasting several selections of wine from area vineyards as well as tempting epicurean delights under a big tent overlooking Lake Michigan. As you savor the local flavor, participants will enjoy listening to a variety of music in the heart of historic Fishtown in Leland. There will be 15 wineries and 10 local restaurants participating. Noon - 6 p.m. Leland Harbor, Leland. (231) 271-9895

PACK Annual Arts Festival & Rotary Chicken Barbecu...   (Jun 24, 2007)
The Pathways Arts Council will be sponsoring their annual arts festival in conjunction with the Rotary Chicken BBQ and will take place in and around the Civic Center at the fairgrounds. The festival hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and the BBQ hours are 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and there is also an arts and crafts festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kalkaska. (231) 369-3785 or www.kalkaskami.com

Cedar Polka Fest   (Jul 5 - Jul 8, 2007)
Four days of live music & dancing. Thursday 5 p.m. - 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday 2 pm - 1 am; Parade at 12 pm Saturday. Polka Mass at 12 pm Sunday. Food and beverage booths, games. Solon Township Park in Cedar. (231) 228-3378.

81st National Cherry Festival   (Jul 7 - Jul 14, 2007)
This is the Big One! America’s Cherry Capital celebrates its heritage with an eight-day party that features over 150 family activities. There are air shows, fireworks over the Bay, three parades, games for all ages, midway rides and nightly open-air concerts – and plenty of opportunity to taste and sample dozens of delicious cherry products.. (231) 947-4230.
Daily Events During Festival:
Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cherry Orchard Tours at Amon Orchards - Trolley Tours daily on the half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Two miles north of Acme on US 31 North.
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Daytime entertainment showcases regional acts with headline entertainment every evening at 9 p.m.
Bingo, Open Space - various times
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 7th activities:

Beach Volleyball Tournament, 2-person tournament played at West End Park Beach Volleyball Courts. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Grandview Parkway.
Big Wheel Race - Horizon Outlet Center, for ages 3 to 6. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. US 31 South.
Opening Ceremony, Queen's Arrival & Ribbon Cutting - Open Space. 11 a.m.
Midtown Classic Canoe Race on the Boardman River starting at 2:30 p.m. at Hull Park on Woodmere Avenue.
Aerobatic maneuvers and flight demonstrations over West Grand Traverse Bay will take to the skies at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Flying in this year's Air Show will be the Red Baron Pizza Squadron - 4 Ship Gold Team, soloist Chris Panzl with his Staudacher 300, SNV-1, A-10 West Warthog Demo, F/A-18F Super Hornet Demo, P-51, T6-A Texan II Demo, Texan Flight (T6-A, Texan II & T-6) and a Heritage Flight (A-10, F/A-18F & P-51). Listen to the simulcast on WLDR Radio - Sunny Country 101.0. Interpreters for the deaf sponsored by Charter Digital.
Cherry Pit Spit Contest - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join the fun and win daily prizes of award-winning cherry product selections and more. Festival Open Space.

81st National Cherry Festival-July 8 (Jul 8, 2007)
B>Daily Events During Festival:

Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cherry Orchard Tours at Amon Orchards - Trolley Tours daily on the half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Two miles north of Acme on US 31 North.
Festival Open Space Park
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission is your Commemorative Pin. Enjoy a musical sampling all day long. Festival Open Space.
Bingo, Open Space - various times
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Kiteboarding Demonstration - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. - West End Beach

Sunday, July 8th activities:

Beach Volleyball Tournament - 4-person tournament played at West End Park Beach Volleyball Courts 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Grandview Parkway.
Midtown Classic Canoe Race on the Boardman River starting at 10 a.m. at Hull Park, Woodmere Avenue.
Old Mission Peninsula Bike Tour - lunch after the tour (pre-registration required). Registration at T.C. Central High School on Eastern Avenue (the starting point) between 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. morning of tour or call (231) 947-4230. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hagerty Family Car Show - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Lay Park at Union Street.
Arts & Crafts Fair - juried arts & crafts fair in downtown Traverse City. A selective fair featuring over 100 artists from across the Midwest. Union Street between Grandview Parkway and the Post Office. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cherry Teddy Bear Tea. It's Teddy Bear Tea Time at the National Cherry Festival! Calling all children and teddy bear companions! Bring your favorite bear and blanket for a fun filled afternoon in the park. Enjoy story telling, making a teddy bear craft, and of course an afternoon tea party with other teddy bears and children. Parents are welcome. 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. F&M Park, Railroad and Washington Streets.
Junior Arts & Crafts - an opportunity for children ages 4 to 12 to create and make interesting arts and crafts. F&M Park at Railroad & Washington Streets. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Aerobatic maneuvers and flight demonstrations over West Grand Traverse Bay will take to the skies at 1 p.m. Flying in this year's Air Show will be the Red Baron Pizza Squadron - 4 Ship Gold Team, soloist Chris Panzl with his Staudacher 300, SNV-1, A-10 West Warthog Demo, F/A-18F Super Hornet Demo, P-51, T6-A Texan II Demo, Texan Flight (T6-A, Texan II & T-6) and a Heritage Flight (A-10, F/A-18F & P-51). Listen to the simulcast on WLDR Radio - Sunny Country 101.9. Interpreters for the deaf sponsored by Charter Digital.
Sand Sculpture Contest - Start time 6 p.m. - end time 9 p.m. West Grand Traverse Bay beach west of Open Space.
Cherries D'Vine - 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hagerty Center, 715 E. Front Street.

81st National Cherry Festival-July 9 (Jul 9, 2007)
B>Daily Events During Festival:

Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cherry Orchard Tours at Amon Orchards - Trolley Tours daily on the half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Two miles north of Acme on US 31 North.
Cherry Orchard Tours In The Heart of Leelanau County - Free orchard tours at MSU NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shuttle available from the Traverse City Visitors Center.
Festival Open Space Park.
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission is your Commemorative Pin. Enjoy a musical sampling all day long. Festival Open Space.
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bingo, Open Space - l p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Kiteboarding Demonstration - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. - West End Beach

Monday, July 9th activities:

Puck Whacker - adult - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Bayview Wesleyan.
Very Cherry Distinguished Senior Breakfast - 9 a.m. - Elks Club
Cherry Pins & Pizza - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Timberlanes Bowling
Cherry Classic Film Festival ''Summertime'' - 2 p.m. - NMC Milliken Auditorium
Bubble Gum Blow - kids blow your best bubble! for ages 4-12. F&M Park at Railroad & Washington Streets. 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Turtle Races - a fun event for all children with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m. Bring your own special turtle to compete in the race. F&M Park at Railroad & Washington Streets. 1 p.m
Cherry Pie Eating Contest - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at F&M Park.
Wolf Run and Walk - 6 p.m. - TC Central High School.
Cherry Pit Spit Contest - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Open Space.
Music by Sand & Sounds - 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Senior Center.
Adult Cherry Pie Eating Contest - 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Open Space.

81st National Cherry Festival-July 10th (Jul 10, 2007)
Daily Events During Festival:

Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cherry Orchard Tours at Amon Orchards - Trolley Tours daily on the half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Two miles north of Acme on US 31 North.
Cherry Orchard Tours In The Heart of Leelanau County - Free orchard tours at MSU NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shuttle available from the Traverse City Visitors Center.
Festival Open Space Park.
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission is your Commemorative Pin. Enjoy a musical sampling all day long. Festival Open Space.
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bingo, Open Space - various times
Kiteboarding Demonstration - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. - West End Beach

Tuesday, July 10th activities:

Heritage Day - Native American displays and exhibits highlight arts and crafts. A look back in history at the glorious heritage of the Grand Traverse region. Visit the upper deck of the Festival Open Space at noon for a display of Native American Dance - The PowWow at 12:30 p.m. Open Space, Grandview Parkway at Union. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pet Show - one of the most popular children's events with registration from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Entries are open to "live" pets and categories include best dressed, pet and owner look-alike, fat cat, most unusual pet, uglist mutt, and famous pairs. 10 a.m. - noon. F&M Park at Railroad & Washington.
Cherry Connection - a close-up look at cherry growing and harvesting for the whole family. Activities include Kid's Korner, Petting Zoo, Kid's Pit Spit, Beekeeping, and special cherry product tastings at MSU NW MI Horticultural Research Station. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
World's Largest Cherry Pancake Breakfast - 9:30 a.m. - Open Space.
Planters Go Nuts! Bed Race - held in front of thousands of curbside viewers awaiting the start of the Heritage Parade, the 25th annual Bed Race hosts wacky bed racers paired off leading to an exciting run to the finish line. Awards given. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Front Street between Park and Cass.
Heritage Parade - an all time favorite parade down Front Street to Union to 13th Street. Starting at 7 p.m.
Teen Skate Board Competition - 11 a.m. - 12 noon - Civic Center.
Ice Cream Social - a cherry way to top off your day - featuring all time favorite cherry sundaes. Fee required. Open Space. 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Grandview Parkway at Union.
Senior Pinochle Tournament - Prizes awarded to top finishers. Door prizes and more. 7 p.m. Must be 55 or over. Senior Center, Front and Barlow Street.
Cherry Pie Eating Contest - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. F & M Park
Heritage Day Old Fashion Picnic - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Held at Hannah Lay Park on 6th Street by the Heritage Center.

81st National Cherry Festival-July 11th (Jul 11, 2007)
Daily Events During Festival:

Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cherry Orchard Tours at Amon Orchards - Trolley Tours daily on the half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Two miles north of Acme on US 31 North.
Cherry Orchard Tours In The Heart of Leelanau County - Free orchard tours at MSU NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shuttle available from the Traverse City Visitors Center.
Festival Open Space Park.
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission is your Commemorative Pin. Enjoy a musical sampling all day long. Festival Open Space.
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Kiteboarding Demonstration - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. - West End Beach
Bingo, Open Space - various times

Wednesday, July 11th activities:

Fun and Games for Special Kids - A fun-filled morning for hearing, visually, physically impaired, and developmentally disabled children. 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Open Space, Grandview Parkway at Union.
Cherry Connection: A Look At Festival-Farm-Fruit A close-up look at cherry growing and harvesting for the whole family. Activities and displays include free orchard tours, "Kid’s Korner," Petting Zoo, Kid’s Pit Spit, Beekeeping, and special Cherry product tastings. MSU NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station (follow Grandview Parkway to M 22 North, 4 miles to Crain Hill Road, turn left, then right on Center Highway ,County Road 633. Shuttle available from the Visitors Center at Corner of Grandview Parkway and Union Street.) 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bicycle Rodeo - a chance to use your bicycle skills on an obstacle course for children ages 5 - 10. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Bring own bike and helmet. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Horizon Outlet Center, US 31 South.
Royal Pageant of Fashion & Luncheon - the latest fashions modeled by the Cherry Queen and queen candidates. Tickets: $15. 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Park Place Hotel, Park & State Street.
Kids Cherry Town Fun Night - an evening of family entertainment. Entertained by a magician, juggler, clowns, puppets, a folk singer, and ride on an old time fire truck and even Moomer's build your own sundaes! F&M Park, Railroad & Washington. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cherry Pit Spit Contest - join the fun and win daily prizes of cherry products and more. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open Space.
Puck Whacker Tournament - 12 noon - 8 p.m.- Bayview Wesleyan
Cherry Beary Picnic with Grandparents - 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Held at F&M Park, State and Railroad Streets.
Senior Golf Scramble - 9 a.m. Held at Bay Meadow's Golf Course, 5220 Barney Road
Cherry Pie Eating Contest - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Open Space.
Very Cherry Swing Dance - Starting at 8 p.m. - Park Place Hotel

81st National Cherry Festival-July 12th (Jul 12, 2007)
Daily Events During Festival:

Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cherry Orchard Tours at Amon Orchards - Trolley Tours daily on the half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Two miles north of Acme on US 31 North.
Cherry Orchard Tours In The Heart of Leelanau County - Free orchard tours at MSU NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shuttle available from the Traverse City Visitors Center.
Festival Open Space Park.
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission is your Commemorative Pin. Enjoy a musical sampling all day long. Festival Open Space.
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Clinch Park Zoo - visit Northern Michigan's only zoo and see animals indigenous to Michigan. Zoo hours are 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Grandview Parkway near Cass Street.
Kiteboarding Demonstration - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. - West End Beach
Bingo, Open Space - various times

Thursday, July 12th activities: KID'S DAY

Old Mission Barns Tour - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Meet at Senior Center on East Front Street.
Fun and Games for Children - a morning of games and activities for children 5 - 12 years old. Face painting, make your own cherry dessert, games, and lots more. 9 a.m. - 12 noon. F&M Park at Railroad & Washington.
Teen Beach Volleyball - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - West End Beach
Senior Bowling Tournament. Individual bowlers encouraged; teams not necessary. Join us for fun, prizes and more. Held at Timber Lanes on Garfield Avenue near South Airport Road. Starting at 1 p.m.
Junior Royale Parade - Parade starts at F&M Park, Railroad & Washington. Starts at 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cherry Connection: A Look At Festival-Farm-Fruit A close-up look at cherry growing and harvesting for the whole family. Activities and displays include free orchard tours, "Kid’s Korner," Petting Zoo, Kid’s Pit Spit, Beekeeping, and special Cherry product tastings. MSU NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station (follow Grandview Parkway to M 22 North, 4 miles to Crain Hill Road, turn left, then right on Center Highway ,County Road 633.) 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ice Cream Social - featuring all time favorite cherry sundaes. Fee charged. 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Open Space, Grandview Parkway & Union.
Shuffleboard Tournament - Starts at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Cherry Pie Eating Contest for Kids - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at F&M Park on Railroad Avenue

81st National Cherry Festival-July 13th (Jul 13, 2007)
Daily Events During Festival:

Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cherry Orchard Tours at Amon Orchards - Trolley Tours daily on the half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Two miles north of Acme on US 31 North.
Festival Open Space Park.
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. Daytime entertainment showcases regional acts with headline entertainment every evening at 9 p.m.
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Kiteboarding Demonstration - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. - West End Beach
Bingo, Open Space - various times

Friday, July 7th activities:

Senior Open Golf Tournament - Must be 55 or over. Prizes and trophies will be awarded. 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west side of Traverse City.
Puck Whacker Tournament for Children, ages 6-12. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bayview Wesleyan
Kid's Sand Sculpture Contest - 9 a.m. - 12 noon - Beachside near the Volleyball Courts.
Cherry Connection: A Look At Festival-Farm-Fruit A close-up look at cherry growing and harvesting for the whole family. Activities and displays include free orchard tours, "Kid’s Korner," Petting Zoo, Kid’s Pit Spit, Beekeeping, and special Cherry product tastings. MSU NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station (follow Grandview Parkway to M 22 North, 4 miles to Crain Hill Road, turn left, then right on Center Highway ,County Road 633.) 10 a.m. - 1 p.m
Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot at 10 a.m - 12 noon. Held at F&M Park on Railroad Avenue.
Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Dog Jumping - 10 a.m. - noon and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
A Grand Cherry Buffet Luncheon - hosted by the Holiday Inn West Bay...highlighting the many uses of cherries in food preparation. 12 noon. Holiday Inn West Bay, Grandview Parkway.
Youth Chalk Art Contest - children ages 5-12 come and bring your artistic ability to create a picture with chalk. Chalk is provided. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Horizon Outlet Center, US 31 South.
Cherry Pie Eating Contest for Adults - 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Open Space.
Cherry Pit Spit Contest - Join the fun and win daily prizes of award-winning cherry product selections and more. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Open Space.
Historical Tour of Cherry City USA - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Downtown TC
Cherryland Band Classic - 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Held at Thirlby Field, 13th Street.
Seniors' Euchre Tournament - Must be 55 or over. Prizes awarded to high and low finishers. Refreshments provided. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Senior Center, Barlow & Front.
Queen's Coronation & Ball - Hosted by the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Meet the 5 candidates for the National Cherry Festival Queen. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme.

81st National Cherry Festival-July 14th (Jul 14, 2007)
Daily Events During Festival:

Hole-in-One Golf Contest at Bay Meadows Golf Course, Barney Road, west of Traverse City.11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Festival Open Space Park.
Midway Amusements - enter off Union Street - open 11 a.m.
Bay Side Entertainment Stage - Open Space. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission is your Commemorative Pin. Enjoy a musical sampling all day long. Festival Open Space.
Children's Fishing Pond - children fish and win prizes. Fish are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo for the hungry bears and otters. Open Space. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bingo, Open Space - various times

Saturday, July 14th activities:

A Cherry Pancake Breakfast - a cherry pancake breakfast topped with cherries and all the trimmings. 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Fee required. Open Space, Grandview Parkway & Union.
Ultimate Air Dogs Finals - Dock Dog Jumping 10 a.m. - noon and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Festival of Races - divisions include 15K and 5K runs and a 5K non-competitive walk. Register on line at www.cherryfestival.org. Packet pickup and registration is at TC Central High School, Eastern Avenue. Race starts at TC Central High at 7:30 a.m. and ends at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center. Buses will be available to take you back to the High School.
Cherry Royale Parade - the granddaddy of the festival parade series, over 150 units and surprise entries. 11:15 a.m. Railroad to Front to Union to 13th Street.
Semi-Finalists Drawing for the Commemorative Pin Program - 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Open Space.
Cherry Pit Spit Contest - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Festival Open Space
Ice Cream Social - the final social featuring cherry sundaes. Fee required. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open Space.
Commemorative Pin Final Drawing. 7 p.m. Open Space.
Milk Carton Boat Regatta - the wackiest ships on the bay compete in time and design categories. All boats must use milk cartons for floatation. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Clinch Park Beach, Grandview Parkway.
Fireworks Finale - over West Grand Traverse Bay. 10:30 p.m. Open Space.

Empire Anchor Days (Jul 14 - Jul 15, 2007)
Parade at 1 p.m., kid's games at beach at 2:30 p.m., arts and crafts, pancake breakfast both Saturday and Sunday starting at 7 a.m., chicken barbecue, dance at beach on tennis court. Farm Market downtown open at 8 a.m. Dance until 11 p.m. Empire. (231) 326-5287

Suttons Bay JazzFest (Jul 28, 2007)

Eight hours of classic jazz by national, regional and local jazz notables. Held by the bay in Suttons Bay. (231) 271-4444

Harbor Days 2006 - Elk Rapids   (Jul 30 - Aug 5, 2007)
Carnival and midway - opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. on the 30th. Harbor Days Community Dinner in the Park from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Thursday. Kid's Day is Friday at Veterans Park. Also on Friday is Movie Night in the Park starting at 9:30 p.m. Saturday is Family Day with family sandcastle building, tug of war, paddlebuoy races, pet show. Fun runs on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m.; 5K and 10K starting at 9 a.m. as well as the Grand Parade starting at noon on River Street. Fireworks Saturday night at 10:20 p.m. over bay at Grace Memorial Harbor - Boat Lighting Display in harbor. Hours: Wed. noon -11:00 p.m., Thur. 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-midnight; Sat. 7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival   (Aug 3 - Aug 5, 2007)
Outdoor music fest featuring bluegrass and rock music. Open mic will be held from 10 a.m. - noon. Arts and crafts displays, food booths, kids tent with arts & crafts including face painting, shuttle rides to beach. 10 a.m. until sunset. Empire. (231) 326-5287.

The Port Oneida Fair   (Aug 3 - Aug 4, 2007)
An event that includes a variety of activities presenting traditional rural crafts, skills, cultural traditions and history, as well as contemporary art inspired from the rural landscape and culture. Over 40 presenters will share their skills and knowledge through demonstrations, exhibits, presentations, and hands-on activities. Free but $10/vehicle entrance fee. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a few events until 10 p.m. Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Call the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore office in Empire for directions at (231) 326-5134

Northport Wine and Food Festival   (Aug 11, 2007)
After the Dog Parade, come and sample some wine, eat some good food, then sit on the grass (or chairs) to listen to some good music - there are two exciting jazz bands: Eddie Shaw and James Armstrong. Noon - 6:00 p.m. Under the Tent at Haserot Park on the water, Northport. (231) 271-9895

39th Annual Buckley Old Engine Show   (Aug 16 - Aug 19, 2007)
Large steam engines, old tractors, antique cars and trucks, sawmill, veneer mill, tractor races and pulls, bowl mill, wheat ground into flour by gas engine and many places to eat. Old Time music, arts & crafts show, woodworking & woodcrafts. Large Flea Market. Cider Mill demonstration daily. Show opens each day at 7:00 a.m. and closes at midnight. Adults $5.00 donation, children 15 and under free only if accompanied by a parent or guardian. One mile west of Buckley off M 37 on County Road 633, Buckley. (231) 269-3669 - after August 1st.

Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow   (Aug 17 - Aug 19, 2007)
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians holds its annual Pow Wow every August in the village of Peshawbestown, just north of Suttons Bay, featuring native singers, dancers, artists and artisans. In addition to the stirring dances and songs, there are traders' booths and many food booths. (231) 271-4104. (231) 995-0313.