A World Record, A Presidential Visit, and 100 Years Of Cherries
By Todd VanSickle | July 4, 2026
The National Cherry Festival has been around four times longer than the average lifespan of a Montmorency cherry tree.
The annual eight-day Traverse City event kicking off today (July 4) celebrates its 100th anniversary. Over the years, the celebration has treated festivalgoers to air shows, a world record, a slew of musical performers, and presidential visits, to name a few highlights.
“We have an amazing history timeline on our website, which is what I revert to often, to show me what we did and where we come from,” says Cherry Festival Executive Director Kat Paye. “Because, obviously, I am not 100 years old myself, and I was not here for …
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